Vermont State Police say a 55-year-old Mount Holly man was arrested in a Mount Holly simple assault case on May 25, 2026, following an incident involving threats and assault. According to police, officers responded to a report of an assault at 404 Shunpike Road North around 12:30 p.m. that day. The investigation indicated that Jon Lamb allegedly threatened and assaulted 48-year-old James Ritchie, also a Mount Holly resident.
Suspect held on bail after Mount Holly simple assault arrest
Following his arrest, Lamb was processed at the Rutland Barracks and taken to the Marble Valley Correctional Facility, where he is being held on $2,000 bail.
Lamb has been charged with simple assault and criminal threatening. A hearing is scheduled for May 26, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. in the Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division. According to the report, the charges are allegations, and court dates may change as the legal proceedings continue.
Source: Vermont State Police
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