Accidents, Stolen Vehicle, Theft
On June 14, at approximately 9:46 a.m., Hardwick Police were dispatched to a one vehicle accident into a power pole. Upon arriving on scene, the driver, Maya Bakowski, reported no injuries. Bakowski advised that she had swerved to avoid hitting a deer and her 2011 Toyota Camry went off the road hitting the pole and breaking it. There was significant damage to the front of the vehicle. Hardwick Electric was called for the broken pole. Caledonia Wrecker towed the vehicle.
Hardwick Police responded to Vt. Rte. 16 in East Hardwick for a report of a truck vs. motorcycle accident. Upon investigation it was learned that Tatum Silver, of East Hardwick, was operating a Toyota Tacoma headed north when she made a right hand turn to enter a driveway. Arthur Hynes, of Glover, was operating a Honda motorcycle following Silver. When Silver was making the right hand turn Hynes at the same time went to serve around her and struck the passenger side of the truck. Hynes was taken to Copley Hospital for injuries. Hardwick Fire and EMS assisted.
On Tuesday, June 17, at 5:40 p.m., Hardwick Police recovered a stolen vehicle on Mackville Road in Hardwick. Jeremy Somerset reported to the Vermont State Police that his white VW Tiguan was stolen from his Eden residence on June 12. Pamela Putvain, of Lake Elmore, was found in possession of the stolen vehicle. Putvain was issued a citation to appear in Lamoille County Court on July 23 for the charge of Operating Without Owner Consent..
On June 19, at approximately 2:34 p.m., Hardwick Police were notified of a theft of a Gehl skid steer model 4625SX from Dutton Road. It was taken from a barn within the last couple of days. The lock to the door had been cut off. It appears to have been driven away. If anyone has any information, please call the Hardwick Police Department.
On June 21, Hardwick Police received a report of vandalism to the Hardwick Elementary School ball field. During the overnight hours, someone used their vehicle to spin the tires on the lawn, which caused damage. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hardwick Police Department.
On June 22, at approximately 10:22 p.m., the Hardwick Police were dispatched to a residence within the town for the report of a Domestic Disturbance. Investigation revealed that Shaniah Bartlett had committed an assault using a weapon and causing injury to a relative of hers in addition to destroying property that didn’t belong to her. She is also being charged with Unlawful Mischief and Disorderly Conduct. She was issued a citation to appear in the Superior Court, Caledonia Division for June 23.
