McKee’s senior advisor accused of trying to steal car in Vermont

WATERBURY, Vt. (WLNE) — Gov. Dan McKee’s senior advisor is accused of trying to steal a car in Vermont over the weekend.

Christopher Farrell, 38, is facing charges of unlawful trespass and unlawful mischief.

On Saturday, Vermont State Police said they received a call for a burglary on Sunset Drive in the town of Waterbury. Upon arrival, troopers got another call for a man attempting to steal a car across the street.

State police said Farrell was taken to Central Vermont Medical Center to speak with a screener from Washington County Mental Health.

A spokesperson for the Rhode Island Department of Administration said, in part, “Mr. Farrell has been put on administrative leave pending the outcome of this personnel, health matter.”

He is scheduled to appear in court in August.