According to police reports, a 20-year-old man has been charged following an assault at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility in Rutland, Vermont, on October 3, 2025. James Narcisse, a resident of Springfield, Massachusetts, is accused of assaulting another inmate, Richard Collier, age 44, from Troy, New York.
The Vermont State Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 6:19 PM. Their investigation determined that Narcisse and another inmate were involved in the altercation while both were incarcerated at the facility. As a result of the incident, Narcisse received a citation and is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Rutland Criminal Division on December 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM.
Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The court date and time are subject to change, and individuals are advised to contact the criminal court clerk for confirmation prior to the arraignment. Narcisse remains incarcerated at this time. This Vermont springfield cited story highlights important developments. The Vermont springfield cited situation continues to develop.
Source: Vermont State Police
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