VSP News Release-Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE       

CASE#: 25B4007354

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Det. Tpr. Kipp Colburn                            

STATION: VSP Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Troop B West - Rutland Barracks                

CONTACT#: 802-585-6691

DATE/TIME: Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 8:15 p.m.

INCIDENT LOCATION: Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility

VIOLATION: Simple Assault

ACCUSED: James Narcisse                                       

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Springfield, MA

VICTIM: Kevin Simmons  

AGE: 27

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  Vermont Department of Corrections staff members at Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility reported an inmate upon inmate assault that occurred in "Echo Unit" at MVRCF on October 11, 2025.  Following an investigation, on October 24, 2025, Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations issued a citation to James Narcisse for simple assault.  The victim sustained injuries including multiple facial fractures. 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME:   12-15-2025*        

COURT: Rutland Criminal

LODGED - LOCATION:  Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility 

BAIL: James Narcisse remains incarcerated for prior charges not related to this incident.  No additional bail was sought for this new charge.

MUG SHOT: Requested

*Please note:  court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.