RICHFORD, Vt. — Vermont State Police arrested a 24-year-old Richford man on a domestic assault charge after a reported assault near River Street in Richford on Nov. 7, police said.

Troopers from the state police barracks in St. Albans were called to the area for a report of an assault, according to the department. Police said their investigation found that Xavier Rios, of Richford, had assaulted a member of his household during an argument.

Rios was arrested and taken to the St. Albans barracks for processing, police said. He was cited to appear in Franklin County Court on Nov. 9 to answer the charge. Police noted that court dates and times can be changed by the court.

State police did not identify the person who was assaulted, citing the department's policy of not releasing the names of domestic violence victims. The department did not say whether anyone was hurt or describe what led to the argument.

The charge is an allegation, and Rios is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

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