MA Town Official Accused Of Defrauding RI Condo Association

PROVIDENCE, RI — A Dedham, Massachusetts town official is facing five counts of wire fraud connected to a Rhode Island condominium complex. Cheryl Sullivan, 67, is accused of using funds from the River Island Condominium Association for personal use.

Sullivan was arrested by Federal Bureau of Investigation agents Monday, U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha's office said. Sullivan is a real estate tax broker, tax preparer, property manager and the chairperson of Dedham's Board of Tax Assessors.

While serving as the property manager of Woonsocket's River Island Condominium Association in Feb. 2019, Sullivan is accused of using a debit card linked to the association's checking account to withdraw cash for personal use from ATMs at the Plainridge Park Casino. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Sullivan is accused of stealing approximately $46,500.

At her arraignment, Sullivan pleaded not guilty and was released on bond.