According to police reports, two individuals have been cited for driving with a criminally suspended license in separate incidents in Vermont. Jason Choiniere, 29, of Swanton, was stopped on Spring Street at approximately 9:12 a.m. on February 1, 2026. He is scheduled to appear in Franklin County Court on March 9, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
In a separate case, Steven Mashtare, 32, from Highgate, was cited after a traffic stop on U.S. Route 2 near W Shore Road in Alburg at around 10:33 p.m. on January 31, 2026. His court appearance is set for March 5, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in the Grand Isle County Criminal Division.
Both cases are currently under the legal process, and the charges against Choiniere and Mashtare remain allegations until proven in court. Court dates are subject to change as the legal proceedings continue.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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