As part of an ongoing investigation into multiple burglaries in the town of Walden, the Vermont State Police (VSP) conducted a search warrant at 7 Hillside St. in Hardwick on Friday morning, Feb. 16. Members of VSP, including the Tactical Services Unit (TSU), Bureau of Criminal Investigations and uniformed troopers with the Field Force Division, discovered stolen property and evidence related to these burglaries.
As a result of the warrant, Joel Gouin, of Hardwick, was issued a citation for the charges of burglary and possession of stolen property. Gouin is currently lodged at Northern State Correctional Facility on unrelated charges. Gouin is scheduled to be arraigned at 8:30 a.m., February 26, at Caledonia County Criminal Court.
The Vermont State Police would like to thank the public for numerous tips received during the investigation. VSP also thanks the Hardwick Police Department, the Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department, and the Morristown Police Department for their assistance with the investigation.
This investigation remains ongoing and the Vermont State Police asks that anyone with information contact Trooper Kyle Fecher or Trooper Eva Johnson at the St. Johnsbury Barracks at (802) 748-3111. Anonymous tips also can be submitted anonymously by texting keyword VTIPS to 274637 (CRIMES) or online at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
No further information is available at this time, VSP will provide updates as the investigation continues.
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