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Woman pleads guilty in sex assault case
A Brandon woman will spend at least three years in prison for joining in the sexual assault of a teenage girl. Monica Lussier, 57, pleaded guilty Thursday in Rutland County criminal court to a single felony charge of sexual assault-no consent. The plea was part of a deal in which a felony charge of aggravated assault on a child involving more than one individual was dropped and Lussier agreed to a sentence of 10 years to life, suspended with three years to serve. She will then be on probation for a minimum of 10 years and will have to register as a sex offender.
Police: Man fought after two car stops
A Benson man is charged with injuring a city police officer with the officer’s handcuffs. Cidney J. Brillon, 19, pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Rutland County criminal court to felony charges of aggravated assault to prevent a law enforcement officer’s duty and impeding a public officer, as well as misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and resisting arrest. The charges carry a combined maximum of 10 years in prison. Brillon was freed on a $1,000 unsecured appearance bond.
Police: Man pulls fake gun at fair
Police said a local man pulled a fake gun during a confrontation with security at the Vermont State Fair’s opening night drew to a close. Zane Turner-Burrell, 21, listed in court records as “transient,” pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Rutland County criminal court to misdemeanor charges of criminal threatening and disorderly conduct. The charges carry a potential maximum of one year and 60 days in prison. Turner-Burrell was freed on conditions, including that he stay away from the fairgrounds.
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