Shaftsbury Barracks / Sexual Assault & Aggravated Domestic Assault

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
• 1^st 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