Vermont State Police say a 36-year-old man from Salisbury has been charged following a domestic assault incident at a residence on West Shore Road. The alleged assault occurred on April 3, 2026, in the evening hours, with the victim reporting the incident and the theft of their cell phone the following day.
According to police reports, the investigation revealed that Cyrus Bedard assaulted a family member and subsequently attacked a responding trooper during the encounter. Bedard was taken into custody and transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing before being lodged at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility. He faces several charges, including domestic assault, interference with access to emergency services, and assault of a protected professional.
Bedard is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Addison Criminal Division, on April 6, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. All charges are currently allegations, and the legal proceedings may evolve as the case moves forward.
Source: Vermont State Police
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