Office of the Vermont Attorney General

09/22/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/22/2025 15:40

Former Ferrisburgh Jolley/Stewart’s Shops Employee Charged with Embezzlement

The Attorney General's Office today announced that Laura Brewer, 42, of Charlotte, Vermont, was arraigned on one count of felony embezzlement. The charge against Ms. Brewer was the result of an investigation conducted by the Vermont State Police, New Haven Barracks. The charge relates to Ms. Brewer's former employment at the Ferrisburgh Jolley/Stewart's Shops.

Ms. Brewer pleaded not guilty at the arraignment today in Vermont Superior Court, Addison Criminal Division. The Court, Judge Alison Arms presiding, ordered Ms. Laura Brewer released on conditions including that she not enter the Stewart's Shops property.

The Attorney General's Office emphasizes that individuals charged with a crime are legally presumed innocent until their guilt is proven beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

CONTACT: Amelia Vath, Senior Advisor to the Attorney General, 802-828-3171

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