Former Ferrisburgh Jolley/Stewart’s Shops employee charged with embezzlement

Vermont Business Magazine 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. 

According to the Addison Independent, police allege that Laura M. Brewer, 42, of Charlotte, the manager of the store, failed to deposit $8,763 in cash last spring and after investigation subsequently turned herself in.

Ms. Brewer pleaded not guilty at the arraignment Monday 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.

9.23.2025. MONTPELIER, Vt. – The Attorney General

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