WHITINGHAM, VT. —
A Whitingham crash led to a charge of aggravated operation without owner’s consent against a Brattleboro man on May 29, Vermont State Police say.
Whitingham crash on VT Route 100
Police say Bret Kistner, 43, of Brattleboro, was driving a 2018 BMW 328d when he lost control near 9968 VT Route 100. Troopers determined Kistner did not have the owner’s permission to operate the vehicle, according to police.
Troopers located Kistner at the scene and cited him for aggravated operation without consent, police say. He was released on $500 bail.
Kistner is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division, on June 1 at 12:30 p.m. The charges are allegations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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