RUTLAND — A 34-year-old man from Louisiana was arrested following an incident in Rutland on Saturday.
Authorities say they were notified of a disturbance at a home at around 7:00 p.m.
Police allege that Rodric Shorts, of New Sarpy, LA, had caused serious pain or injury to a family or household member.
Police also say he had taken a vehicle without the consent of the owner.
Shorts was located a short time later and taken into custody.
While speaking with Shorts, police say they observed indicators of impairment.
He was transported to the Vermont State Police Rutland barracks for the charges of 1st degree aggravated domestic assault, operation without owners consent, and DUI.
He was lodged at Southern State Correctional Facility on $5,000 bail.
