Vermont State Police say a 60-year-old resident of Craftsbury, Robert Reil, was arrested following a reported domestic incident on Creek Road that spanned the evening of February 13 and the morning of February 14, 2026. Authorities received a complaint about a family altercation and subsequently discovered that Reil allegedly caused serious bodily injury to a family member.
According to police reports, Reil was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Derby Barracks for processing. He is currently being held without bail at the Northern State Correctional Facility. Reil has been charged with first-degree aggravated domestic assault, a serious offense under Vermont law.
He is scheduled to appear for arraignment in Orleans County Criminal Court on February 17, 2026, at 12:30 PM. It is important to note that all charges are allegations at this stage, and court dates may change as the case progresses. Further information regarding the victim’s identity has not been disclosed in accordance with privacy protections related to domestic violence incidents.
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