West Rutland, VT – A West Rutland woman was arrested Friday afternoon following an alleged altercation and struggle with law enforcement at a downtown laundromat, according to the Rutland County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies say the incident happened around 12:59 p.m. on Friday, January 10, at the Downtown Laundry Basket on Marble Street. Corporal Gregory Ricketts identified the suspect as 36-year-old Crystal L. Jerome of West Rutland.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies were investigating a prior incident nearby when Jerome allegedly became involved in a dispute with a customer inside the laundromat. During the encounter, Jerome reportedly resisted arrest and impeded law enforcement officers at the scene.
Jerome was taken into custody and charged with attempted simple assault, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and impeding a public officer — all under Vermont state statutes.
Authorities confirmed Jerome was issued a citation to appear in Rutland Superior Court – Criminal Division on the next business day, scheduled for 12:30 p.m.
No injuries were reported, and the Sheriff’s Office has not released additional details regarding the initial incident under investigation.
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