BENNINGTON — A 41-year-old man was cited for violating his conditions of release following an incident in Bennington last month.
On January 18, police were notified that Richard N. Blackmer Jr., of White Creek, NY, violated his condition of release by entering into a business contract of more than $500 without the Bennington Criminal Court’s approval.
Blackmer was issued conditions of release stemming from over several dozen charges of false pretense and bad checks.
In April 2021, Blackmer agreed to have his truck repaired by BA Sales and Service for $5,270 and paid an initial down payment, police say.
The repairs were completed and the truck remained at the garage until the bill could be paid.
In July 2021, Blackmer asked to borrow the truck to move his camper and left another truck at the repair shop as collateral.
He never returned the repaired truck and in the middle of the night in August, police allege he stole the truck he left as collateral.
He never returned the collateral truck or paid the remaining balance of the repair bill of $2,469.
Police say he was issued a criminal citation to appear in court on March 28.
