According to police reports, a 39-year-old man from North Haverhill, New Hampshire, was charged with simple assault following an incident at a Bradford restaurant on January 15, 2026. Vermont State Police say they were alerted to the situation around 6:51 PM and upon arrival, initiated an investigation that implicated James Smart in the assault of 59-year-old Anthony Caccavaro from Haverhill, New Hampshire.
Police located Smart on January 21, 2026, at the Bradford Outpost, where he was taken into custody. After processing, he was cited to appear in Orange County Superior Court on February 25, 2026, at 8:30 AM. He was subsequently released.
Charges against Smart are allegations at this stage, and he is entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty in a court of law. As legal proceedings unfold, court dates and details may be subject to change. For confirmation of the arraignment time, the public is advised to contact the criminal court clerk.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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Last modified: January 21, 2026
