According to police reports, a 34-year-old woman from West Rutland, Jessica Hedberg, was arrested early on February 25 at the Cortina Inn in Rutland. The Vermont State Police initiated the investigation after receiving a report about two young children left unattended at the hotel. Upon investigation, authorities discovered that the children had managed to exit their room and were in a perilous situation.
Police say Hedberg was located and taken into custody without incident. She faces multiple charges including two counts of cruelty to a child and two counts of domestic assault. Following her arrest, Hedberg was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division, on February 26 at 12:30 p.m. She has been held at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility on a $750 bail, with court-ordered conditions of release.
These charges are allegations, and the legal proceedings will determine the outcome. Court dates and conditions may change as the case progresses.
Source: Vermont State Police
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