According to police reports, a 31-year-old inmate at the Marble Valley Correctional Facility in Rutland, Vermont, has been charged with aggravated assault following an incident on December 9, 2025. Jacob Burmania is accused of physically assaulting another inmate, Dylan O’Neil, 34, resulting in serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The Vermont State Police were alerted to the assault and initiated an investigation, which led to Burmania being issued a criminal citation. He is scheduled to appear in the Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division, on December 19, 2025, at 12:30 PM to respond to the allegations.
These charges are considered allegations until proven in court, and the court date may be subject to change. Individuals seeking confirmation regarding the arraignment time are advised to contact the criminal court clerk.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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