HARDWICK – On April 27, at 11:08 p.m., the Hardwick Police stopped a vehicle on Wolcott Street near Granite Street for a stop sign violation. Investigation revealed the operator, identified as Kyler Collins of Hyde Park, was under the influence of alcohol. Collins was processed for DUI and issued a citation to appear in the Superior Court of Vermont, Criminal Division, Caledonia Unit, May 12, to be arraigned for DUI.
On May 4, at approximately 6:18 p.m., Hardwick Police responded to Vt. Rte. 14 S for a theft from a residence. Upon searching the area and talking to other witnesses it was learned that the person in question was Joel Sargent, 33, Hardwick. Upon locating Sargent, he took off into the wooded area just south of the Dollar General. With the help of Lamoille County Deputies Sargent was taken into custody on three outstanding warrants. Sargent was assessed by Hardwick Rescue and then lodged at the Northeast Regional Correction Facility in St. Johnsbury.
