Vermont State Police say three individuals have been cited for allegedly driving with a criminally suspended license during the week of April 15 to April 21, 2026. The incidents occurred in various locations across the state.
According to police reports, Debra Christie, 37, of Topsham, was stopped on Bowen Road in Newbury on April 17 at 10:20 AM. She is scheduled to appear in Orange County Superior Court on June 3 at 8:00 AM.
Kyle Arel, 41, from Colchester, was cited on April 19 at 3:55 PM while driving on US Route 2 near Niquette Bay Road. His court appearance is set for May 21 at 8:30 AM in Chittenden Superior Court.
Additionally, Zachariah Rusk, 30, of Middlebury, was pulled over on Interstate 89 in Georgia on April 22 at 4:44 PM. He will face charges in Franklin County Superior Court on May 19 at 8:00 AM.
These charges are allegations, and court dates may change as the cases progress. The Vermont State Police encourage all drivers to ensure their licenses are valid.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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