According to police reports, a 40-year-old man from Marblehead, Massachusetts, was taken into custody early Monday morning following a disturbance at a Newark residence. Vermont State Police responded to the scene around 2:10 a.m., where they found James O’Meara exhibiting aggressive behavior and damaging property.
Upon officers’ arrival, O’Meara reportedly threatened them while brandishing an axe and a running chainsaw, prompting police to maintain a safe distance. O’Meara eventually returned to the residence and was arrested hours later without further incident. He has been charged with three counts of Attempted Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Criminal Threatening, as reported by police.
Following the arrest, O’Meara was transported to the St. Johnsbury barracks for processing and is currently being held at the Northeast Regional Correction Facility without bail. He is scheduled to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court – Criminal Division on December 2, 2025, for an arraignment. Police say the charges are allegations, and the court date may change as the case progresses.
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Last modified: December 2, 2025
