Governor’s Aide Put on Leave After Charges in Vermont

Governor’s Aide Put on Leave After Charges in Vermont

A senior adviser to Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee has been charged with unlawful trespass and unlawful mischief, according to Vermont State Police.

Both charges were filed as felonies.

The story was broken by the Vermont newspaper the Timesargus.com

GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST

According to the report. Christopher Farrell, 38, of Pawtucket, is required to be in Vermont Superior Court in Barre on August 25, state police said.

Police also said he had a Stowe address.

The newspaper reported, "Trooper John Gildea said police received a complaint about a burglary on Sunset Drive in the town of Waterbury about 1 p.m. on Saturday."

The State of Rhode Island said Farrell is on leave.

“While we will not be commenting further on this ongoing issue, Mr. Farrell has been put on administrative leave pending the outcome of this personnel, health matter,” said Laura Hart, Chief Public Affairs Officer for the RI Department of Administration.

“After the incident, Farrell was transported by Waterbury EMS to Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin to speak with a screener from Washington County Mental Health Services,” according to the report.