According to police reports, a 22-year-old woman from Brandon, Aaliyah M. Medina, was charged with assaulting a correctional officer at the Marble Valley Correctional Center in Rutland. The incident reportedly occurred early on January 12, 2026, during her transfer to custody, when Medina allegedly attempted to attack staff and bit Officer Landon C. Stevens, 19, injuring his arm.
The Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation was notified of the assault, which took place overnight from January 11 to January 12. The Rutland County Sheriff’s Department and administrative personnel from the correctional facility assisted in the investigation, leading to the charges against Medina.
Medina is scheduled to appear in Rutland Criminal Court on February 9, 2026, at 10 AM. The charges against her are allegations, and the court date may change at the court’s discretion. No bail information was available at the time of the report.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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