By Associated Press - Friday, November 2, 2018

MANCHESTER, Vt. (AP) - A Vermont high school program director accused of threatening juveniles who were having a party at one of his properties has pleaded not guilty to disorderly conduct, unlawful mischief, and other charges.

The Bennington Banner reports 39-year-old Jason Pergament, of East Dorset, pleaded not guilty Wednesday.

Manchester police say officers responded to calls about an underage party on Oct. 20. Police say Pergament came to the property and kicked three cars in front of the home. Investigators say the Burr and Burton Academy employee screamed at a group of juveniles and threw an iPhone.

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Academy Headmaster Mark Tashjian said in an email he couldn’t discuss the case.

A hearing is scheduled for Dec. 14.

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