Vermont State Police say a 28-year-old Wilmington resident, Joseph T. Lingle, was cited for multiple offenses following an incident in Readsboro on July 17, 2026. The police were alerted to a violation of a restraining order at approximately 8:23 a.m., which led to an investigation revealing that Lingle had come into contact with a protected individual.
According to police reports, Lingle faces charges of violating an Abuse Prevention Order, aggravated stalking, unlawful trespass of a motor vehicle, and unlawful mischief. Following the incident, he was issued a citation and subsequently transported to the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility.
Lingle is scheduled to appear in Bennington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on July 20, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. His bail has been set at $7,500. Court dates and times are subject to change, and individuals are advised to confirm with the criminal court clerk.
Source: Vermont State Police
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