According to police reports, a 21-year-old man from Wells, Vermont, has been charged with domestic assault following incidents reported on February 21, 2026. Vermont State Police say William Makepeace was involved in a citizen dispute in Wells, which later escalated to an allegation of assault in Fairhaven.
The investigation revealed that Makepeace allegedly recklessly caused injury to an adult female with whom he had a prior dating relationship. This incident led to his arrest by Fairhaven Police on February 22, 2026.
On March 20, 2026, Makepeace was issued a citation to appear in Rutland Criminal Court, with the arraignment scheduled for March 23, 2026, at 10 AM. Police report that the nature of the charges is serious, and they remind the public that these allegations are not an indication of guilt until proven in a court of law.
Court dates and charges may change as the case progresses. Further inquiries about the case should be directed to the Rutland Criminal Court clerk.
Source: Vermont State Police
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