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Criminal DLS Arrest - Putney
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 03/16/2026 2:18 PMIncident: 26WHC000806
Date: February 26th, 2026
Location: Old Route 5, Main Street, Putney, Vermont
Investigating Deputy:
Accused: Dalton Kissell
Age: 35
City & State of Residence: Westminster, Vermont
Charges:
1) Operating a motor vehicle with a criminally suspended license
Description: On February 26th, 2026 a deputy with the Windham County Sheriff's Office patrol division was monitoring traffic on Main Street in Putney, Vermont. At approximately 1945 hours the deputy observed a silver pickup truck traveling north on Main Street without Tail lights activated. A traffic stop was conducted and further investigation revealed that the Vermont Registration plates attached to the truck did not come back to the vehicle that was stopped. The operator was identified as Dalton Kissell, Age 35 of Westminster, Vermont.
The Deputy further learned on scene that Kissell's Privilege to operate in Vermont was criminally suspended and placed Kissell under arrest. Kissell was processed at the Windham County Sheriff's Office and released on a citation to appear before the Windham Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date.
Kissell was also issued two civil tickets for his subsequent motor vehicle violations
Court Date: April 28th, 2026
Bail: N/A