Vermont State Police cited a Wisconsin man for Bennington negligent operation after he was seen driving the wrong way on US Route 7. Troopers say William Gustave Roff, 55, of Deerbrook, Wisconsin, was driving southbound in a northbound lane near Exit 2 around 5:58 p.m. on May 9, 2026.
Bennington negligent operation citation details
According to police, troopers conducted a traffic stop and identified Roff as the driver. He was charged with negligent operation.
Roff is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Criminal Division, on June 22, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. The charge is an allegation and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty; the court date may change as the case proceeds.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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