According to police reports, a 42-year-old inmate at the Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport, Vermont, has been charged with aggravated assault following an incident that took place on April 30, 2026. Malachi Buswell allegedly assaulted fellow inmate Walter Taylor, 33, using a door key, resulting in minor injuries that required medical attention at the facility.
The Vermont State Police were alerted to the incident on the morning of the assault. After an investigation, Buswell was cited for aggravated assault and disorderly conduct on May 6, 2026. Taylor, also incarcerated at the facility, was treated for his injuries.
Buswell is scheduled to appear in the Criminal Division of the Vermont Superior Court in Newport on May 26, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. It is important to note that these charges are allegations, and the legal process will determine the outcome as the case progresses. Further developments may occur as the court date approaches.
Source: Vermont State Police
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