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Hardwick Police Report
HARDWICK — On April 16, at 7:05 p.m., the Hardwick Police stopped a vehicle on Vt. Rte. 14 near the Dollar General for multiple motor vehicle violations. The operator of the vehicle, identified as Lucas J. Molleur, of East Hardwick, had an in-state warrant out for his arrest. He had[Read More…]
Sheriff’s Deputy Placed on Administrative Leave
HYDE PARK – Lamoille County Sheriff Roger Marcoux wrote in a press release on social media, April 18, “On April 16, 2025 I learned that Deputy Sheriff Christopher Turner engaged in inappropriate conversations with murder suspect Seth Brunell while transporting him to trial. In light of these conversations, Mr. Brunell’s[Read More…]
Berlin Police Department
BERLIN – While patrolling in the area of 1083 US Rte. 2 in Berlin, Officers located 20-year-old Solomon N. Croce of Greensboro Bend sleeping in his vehicle. Upon being woken, Croce attempted to move his vehicle, almost colliding with a police vehicle. After a brief roadside investigation, Croce was taken[Read More…]
Vermont State Police
Violation of abuse Prevention Order, St. Johnsbury Barracks Saturation Patrol On April 18, at approximately 12:03 p.m., Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to a report of an incident that occurred during a vehicle repossession in Cabot. The investigation determined that Stephen Strait, of Cabot, discharged multiple rounds from a[Read More…]
Rte. 15 Closed due to Fire Caused by Downed Power Lines
HARDWICK — On April 20 at 3:30 p.m. The Hardwick Fire Department (HFD) was toned for mutual aid to Wolcott on Vt. Rte. 15, near Fort Hill Road, for power lines down that started a wild land fire. Engine 1, Engine 2 & W1 responded. Vt. Rte. 15 was closed[Read More…]
Hardwick Police Media Log
April 13: Information, Friendly Lane/Turcotte Road; Traffic Stop, Wolcott St./Granite St.; Assist – Public, Vt. Rte. 16. April 14: Directed Patrol, S. Main St.; VIN Verification, Craftsbury Road; Motor Vehicle Complaint, Rte. 14 S.; Fingerprints, High St.; Traffic Stop, S. Main St.; Traffic Stop, Mill St. April 15: Directed Patrol,[Read More…]
AWARE Report
HARDWICK – Eight people used AWARE services between April 13 and April 20. The AWARE 24-hour hotline is (802) 472-6463. A non-profit established in 1984, AWARE serves Hardwick and the greater Hardwick area in preventing and healing the trauma of domestic and sexual violence. AWARE provides help during immediate crises, as well as advocating[Read More…]
Easter Egg Scramble
Organizations Mark Sexual Violence Awareness Month
VERMONT – In recognition of sexual assault awareness month, Tuesday, April 30, AWARE, based in Hardwick, is calling on the community to wear denim in recognition of Denim Day, a global campaign to raise awareness about sexual violence and support survivors. Advocacy organizations across Vermont are taking the extra spotlight[Read More…]
VINS Presentation
Seth Brunell Reaches Plea Deal in Feather Death
HYDE PARK – Seth Brunell, who was charged with second-degree murder in the 2022 killing of Hinesburg transgender woman Fern Feather, reached a surprise plea deal Thursday midway through the trial. Under the terms of the deal, Brunell will plead guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter and will serve[Read More…]
