Swanton man cited for simple assault

SWANTON — A Swanton man was cited for simple assault following an incident at a residence early Sunday morning, state police said.

Scott Taylor, 31, of Swanton, was issued a citation to appear in Franklin County Superior Court on Nov. 26 at 8:30 a.m. to answer the charge of simple assault.

Vermont State Police responded to a report of an assault at 1 Lakeview Dr. in Swanton at approximately 6:35 a.m. on Oct. 27.

The victim had already been transported to Northwestern Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries by Missisquoi Valley Rescue when troopers arrived at the scene.

After investigating the incident, police determined that Taylor had committed the alleged assault.

No further details about the circumstances of the incident were immediately available.