According to police reports, a 38-year-old man was arrested for simple assault in Ripton, Vermont, on December 25, 2025. Timothy Edwards was taken into custody after an incident that allegedly involved him intentionally causing fear and attempting to inflict pain on 67-year-old James K. Hadd.
Troopers from the New Haven Barracks responded to reports of the assault around 6:38 PM. Upon arrival, they found Edwards still at the scene and proceeded to arrest him. He was transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing.
Edwards is facing charges of simple assault and is scheduled to appear at the Vermont Superior Court in the Addison County Criminal Division on February 23, 2026, at 12:30 PM. According to the report, these charges are allegations, and the court date may change as the case progresses. Further details regarding bail and lodging were not provided, and the police have noted that additional inquiries should be directed to the criminal court clerk to confirm the arraignment time.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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