A Williston man was arrested Tuesday morning following an alleged assault and robbery on Church Street, according to the Burlington Police Department.

At about 11:34AM, officers responded to a report of an assault in the downtown area. Upon arrival, they identified 28-year-old Matthew Charbonneau as the suspect. Police say Charbonneau attempted to take a piece of merchandise from an individual and, in the process, caused bodily injury to the victim.

Charbonneau was taken into custody at the scene and transported to the Burlington Police Department for processing before being brought to court for arraignment. Authorities also noted that Charbonneau has a criminal history that includes three prior misdemeanor convictions.

The Burlington Police Department is asking anyone with additional information about this incident to contact them at 658-2704.