According to police, a 32-year-old Barre City man, Tyler Ainsworth, was arrested on May 16, 2026, in a Granville domestic assault case following an altercation in Granville, Vermont. The incident occurred around 4:08 p.m. on Post Office Hill, where Vermont State Police were called to investigate.
Suspect held on bail after Granville domestic assault arrest
Police say the investigation found that Ainsworth caused pain to a household member during the incident. Following his arrest, he was transported to the Royalton Barracks and later lodged at the Southern State Correctional Facility on $1,000 bail.
He has been charged with domestic assault and is scheduled to appear in Addison County Superior Court – Criminal Division on May 18, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. The charge is an allegation, and court dates may change as the case develops.
Source: Vermont State Police
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