STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26A4011035
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Goodwin
STATION: St. Johnsbury
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 10/31/2026 at 0100 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: 1594 Waits River Rd, Bradford, VT
VIOLATION: Unlawful Mischief
ACCUSED: Ava Smith
AGE: 20
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Topsham, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/31/2026, at approximately 0100 hours, Ava Smith was in custody for DUI and was being processed at the Bradford Outpost when she damaged property inside the processing room. Smith was released with a citation for Unlawful Mischief.
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT DATE/TIME: 12/02/2026 at 0830 hours
COURT: Orange County Superior Court-Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: NA
BAIL: NA
MUG SHOT: NA
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