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Derby man charged with assault and disorderly conduct, police say

In Derby, VT, police say Benjamin Mason, 34, was charged with simple assault, criminal threatening, and disorderly conduct after allegedly assaulting three individuals at the Border Motel.

According to police reports, a disturbance at the Border Motel in Derby, Vermont, on May 3, 2026, resulted in the arrest of 34-year-old Benjamin Mason. Vermont State Police say Mason, who was intoxicated, allegedly assaulted three individuals, threatening them before the physical altercations occurred.

Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered Mason behaving aggressively towards other motel guests. He is charged with simple assault, criminal threatening, and disorderly conduct for reportedly punching Joeseph Maynard, Darryl Beaumont, and Killey Crowe. Mason’s actions included threatening Maynard with bodily harm prior to the assault, according to police.

Mason was taken into custody and subsequently released after receiving a citation. He is scheduled to appear in Orleans County Superior Court on May 26, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Police note that the charges against Mason are allegations, and court dates may change as the case progresses.


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