Vermont State Police say a 21-year-old inmate at the Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport has been charged with simple assault following an incident involving another inmate. The alleged assault occurred on March 10, 2026, and police were notified two days later.
According to the report, Alex Morits is accused of assaulting 22-year-old Lawrence Thompson, resulting in bodily injury. Following the investigation, Morits received a citation for the charge on March 16, 2026. Both individuals are incarcerated at the facility.
Morits is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division, on May 5, 2026, at 8:30 AM. The charges against him are allegations, and the legal process will determine the outcome of the case as it progresses.
Source: Vermont State Police press release, view original report. This Vermont newport cited story highlights important developments.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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Last modified: March 16, 2026
