Vermont State Police say a 53-year-old man from Putney, identified as James Rowe, was arrested on February 3, 2026, following an alleged assault on US Route 5. The incident, which occurred around 8:40 a.m., involved Rowe assaulting two individuals, also from Putney.
According to police reports, during the investigation, law enforcement discovered that Rowe had an outstanding arrest warrant in Vermont. As a result, he was charged with aggravated assault, unlawful mischief, and arrested on the warrant. Following his arrest, Rowe was taken to the Southern State Correctional Facility, where he is being held on a $5,000 bail.
Rowe is scheduled to appear in the Vermont Superior Court – Windham Criminal Division on February 4, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. It is important to note that the charges against him are allegations at this stage, and court dates and charges may change as the legal process unfolds.
Source: Vermont State Police
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