🌱 Why a Rutland resident now faces assault charges in local court

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• Why a Rutland resident now faces assault charges in local court

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📰 News we're reading

• Rutland Barracks / Simple Assault (blogspot.com) — State police from the Rutland Barracks arrested a Rutland resident after an alleged simple assault in Hubbardton, with the case now headed to Vermont Superior Court’s Rutland Criminal Division on February 2, 2026. While the incident occurred in Hubbardton, the investigation, processing, and upcoming court appearance all center on Rutland, making it directly relevant for local readers following public safety and court activity.
   

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