Cop hurt while arresting repeat offender

A Vermont State Police trooper was injured while arresting a local man with an extensive criminal record. Police said 43-year-old John Williams was found in a home on Pleasant Street in Arlington in violation of a restraining order obtained by a local woman. She told police Williams had forced his way into the home and verbally harassed her. Troopers Timothy Newton and Jesse Robson arrested Williams and tried to handcuff him but he broke free and fled. The troopers caught up with Williams and had to use pepper spray to restrain him. Trooper Robson suffered a knee injury and was taken to Southwestern Vermont Medical Center where he was treated and released. Williams was held at the Rutland jail on charges of violating an abuse prevention order and assaulting a police officer.