VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B3005435
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Arel
STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421
DATE/TIME: 10/07/2026 | 0008 Hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Readsboro, VT
VIOLATION:
- Sexual Assault
- 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault
ACCUSED: Aiden Bimmler
AGE: 24
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Readsboro, VT
VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of sexual assault or domestic violence.)
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On October 07, 2026, the Vermont State Police was notified of a sexual assault that occurred in the Town of Readsboro. Following an investigation, Troopers discovered that Aiden Bimmler (24) had sexually assaulted and caused bodily harm to a domestic partner. Bimmler was issued a criminal citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Criminal Division on October 7th, 2026, at 1230 hours.
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/07/2026 | 0830 Hours
COURT: Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility (MVRCF)
BAIL: HELD WITHOUT BAIL
MUG SHOT: YES
*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of
the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.
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Trooper Michael Arel
Vermont State Police
“B” Troop – Shaftsbury
96 Airport Road
Shaftsbury, VT 05262
(802) 442-5421
