DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25B4002444
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Charles Gardner
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: April 9, 2025, at approximately 1244 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: South Street, Middletown Springs, Vermont
VIOLATION: Simple Assault
ACCUSED: Mya Christman
AGE: 37
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, Vermont
VICTIM: Heather Gardner
AGE: 33
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Middletown Springs, Vermont
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 4/9/2025, at approximately 1244 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of an assault that occurred on South Street in Middletown Springs.
Through investigation it was determined that Mya Christman struck Heather Gardner which caused pain and/or injury. Christman was issued a citation to appear at Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division at a later date. Christman was fingerprinted and photographed at the Rutland Barracks.
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Attached.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division
COURT DATE/TIME: 5/19/2025 at 10:00 AM
*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.