Woman Arrested for Assault, Robbery in Poultney

Amanda Martin, 27, faces multiple charges after incident at a Poultney location.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Vermont State Police responded to a reported theft in Poultney on Tuesday morning and arrested 27-year-old Amanda Martin of Rutland. Martin is accused of assaulting another person, taking money and clothes, causing bodily injury, and resisting arrest. She was transported to the Rutland Barracks and is facing charges of assault, robbery, simple assault, petit larceny, and resisting arrest.

Why it matters

Incidents of assault and robbery can have significant impacts on local communities, raising concerns about public safety. This case highlights the need for effective law enforcement and judicial responses to address such criminal behavior.

The details

According to police, Martin assaulted another person and took money and clothes during the incident. She also caused bodily injury to the other person and resisted arrest. Martin was transported to the Rutland Barracks, where she was turned over to the Department of Corrections for violating probation conditions.

  • The incident occurred on Tuesday at approximately 10 a.m.

The players

Amanda Martin

A 27-year-old resident of Rutland, Vermont who was arrested and charged with assault, robbery, simple assault, petit larceny, and resisting arrest.

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The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of effective law enforcement and judicial responses to address criminal behavior in local communities, in order to maintain public safety and address the impacts of incidents like assault and robbery.