According to police reports, a 47-year-old woman from Fort Edward, New York, was charged with simple assault following an incident at a Stewart’s Shop in Arlington, Vermont, on March 31, 2026. Vermont State Police received a report of a dispute at the location, which escalated into physical contact.
Police say Michelle D. McAllister allegedly inflicted pain on Tiffany E. Desmaris, 38, from Sandgate, Vermont, during a verbal altercation. Following the investigation, Desmaris was issued a citation to appear in the Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Criminal Division on June 29, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
The charges against McAllister are allegations, and she is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Court dates may change as the case progresses, and officials advise checking with the criminal court clerk for the most current information regarding the arraignment. This Vermont arlington woman story highlights important developments. The Vermont arlington woman situation continues to develop.
Source: Vermont State Police
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