According to police, a Craftsbury domestic assault incident led to the arrest of two people on May 22, 2026. Vermont State Police say they responded to a report of the assault around 7:39 p.m. at a residence on South Albany Road in Craftsbury.
Two charged in the Craftsbury domestic assault case
Following their investigation, police charged 44-year-old Vidal Ruiz and 42-year-old Delgadina Ruiz-Lopez, both Craftsbury residents, with physically harming a household member. The two were taken to the Derby Barracks for processing before being released on citations.
The allegations against them include domestic assault, and they are scheduled to appear in Orleans Superior Court – Criminal Division on May 26, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. According to the report, further developments may alter the charges and court dates as the case progresses. The names of the victim remain confidential, in accordance with Vermont State Police policy regarding domestic violence cases.
Source: Vermont State Police
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