Former city attorney Christopher Sullivan pleaded innocent
today to a pair of felony charges that could put him in jail for up to 30 years
in the hit-and-run death of 71-year-old Jane Outslay. 53-year-old Sullivan stared straight ahead as
his attorney entered innocent pleas on his behalf. No bail was set, but an unsecured appearance
bond of $10,000 was imposed by the Judge.
The judge also set conditions that prohibit Sullivan from consuming
alcohol and a special condition was imposed for Sullivan to comply with alcohol
tests that police will administer during random visits to his Rutland
home.
Governor Cuomo announced today additional reform measures
to strengthen New York 's Shared
Work program. In the North
Country , a press release says, 25 Shared Work plans were approved
in 2012. A total of 295 workers participated, and the State Labor Department
estimates that 75 jobs were saved. The
shared work program allows employers to reduce worker's hours and enable the
worker to collect partial unemployment insurance benefits to make up for lost
wages. Workers are still able to keep health insurance, retirement, vacation
pay, and other benefits.
A former Hickok & Boardman Realty employee was arrested
for embezzlement on Monday. Police say
34-year-old Heidi Green of Shelburne, embezzled money from the company and from
five different individuals who were seeking housing services from Hickok &
Boardman. Green is accused of embezzling
more than $10,000. Green was arraigned
on Monday on 5 counts of embezzlement.
She was released on pre-trial conditions. If convicted, Green faces 10 years in prison
and a fine of up to $500.
Police have identified the child who was run over in a
driveway in Georgia
yesterday afternoon. 1 and ½ year old
Dawson Mosher died at the hospital.
Investigators say the driver of the vehicle was the boy's grandmother,
59-year-old Dorene Mosher of Milton . The incident happened in a private driveway
off Goodrich Hill Road . Police say the case is still under
investigation.
The moose that has been on the loose in the South
Burlington area was spotted again this morning in the Red
Rocks Park
The Vermont Department of Health is joining Green Up Vermont
to spread a simple message about how to prevent tick-borne illnesses such as
Lyme disease. On Saturday, May 4, over
15,000 volunteers across the state will be picking up trash. More than 40,000 green garbage bags will be
filled with the litter that volunteers find lodged along roadsides and in tall
grass or brushy areas, which is right where the ticks live. Be Tick Smart on Green Up Day, and follow
three easy steps to keep yourself, children and pets safe. #1. Wear long pants and tuck them into
socks. #2. Check yourself for ticks from
head to toe. #3. Remove ticks as soon as
possible.
