Vermont State Police say a traffic stop in Bradford on January 20, 2026, led to the arrest of a 36-year-old Corinth resident, Kyle Ashford, who is accused of driving under the influence. The incident occurred around 8:01 PM when troopers, responding to an unrelated call, encountered a vehicle parked at a pull-off on U.S. Route 5.
According to police, during their interaction with Ashford, officers noticed signs of impairment. He was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police Bradford Outpost for processing. Ashford has been cited to appear in Orange County Superior Court on January 28, 2026, at 8:30 AM.
The charges against Ashford are allegations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Court dates and charges may change as the case progresses. For confirmation of the arraignment time, the public is advised to contact the criminal court clerk. This Vermont bradford cited story highlights important developments. The Vermont bradford cited situation continues to develop.
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