Montpelier Man Arrested for Assault | Montpelier News

Montpelier News Today | 2 Min New | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

A Montpelier man, James Doyle, 36, is facing multiple serious charges after allegedly punching a victim, stealing his phone, and damaging it—right outside Trinity United Methodist Church. The assault occurred Monday night, prompting the victim to call police, who found Doyle at his home and arrested him for probation violation. With prior convictions and pending assault cases, this isn’t his first brush with the law. Charges include aggravated assault, unlawful restraint, property theft, interfering with emergency services, and two probation violations—making this a high-stakes moment for…