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DUI Arrest - Putney

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 07/07/2025 6:00 PM

Incident: 25WHC003254
Date: 06/26/2025
Location: Harlow's Sugar House, Putney
Investigating Deputy: Deputy Jacob Cohen, Deputy Ashley Pinger, Deputy Thomas Raymond

Accused: Bernard J. Witkovitch
Age: 71
City & State of Residence: Fairfield, CT

Charges: Driving Under the Influence

Description: On June 26, 2025, Deputies with the Windham County Sheriff's Office received the report of a suspicious vehicle traveling on Route 5 in Putney. Shortly after,Deputies located the vehicle at Harlow's Sugar House in Putney and identified the operator as Bernard J. Witkovitch.

During the investigation, Witkovitch consented to Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and was subsequently placed under arrest for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Witkovitch was transported to the Windham County Sheriff's Office for processing. Witkovitch was later released on a citation to appear at the Windham Superior Court - Criminal Division on 07/08/2025.

Deputies were assisted by and wish to thank the Brattleboro Police Department.

Court Date: 07/08/2025
Bail: N/A


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