HARDWICK – On August 24, at approximately 8:06 p.m., Todd R. Luce was taken into custody for intoxication and disorderly conduct at Jiffy Mart convenience store. Luce was non-compliant and actively resisted arrest. Luce was ultimately taken into physical custody by the Hardwick Police Department and transported to Northeast Regional Correctional Complex for detoxification.
On August 26, at approximately 7:41 p.m., Hardwick Police responded to a one-car motor vehicle crash. After initial investigation it was determined that Edward Heffernan, of New Jersey, was traveling West on Vt. Rte. 15 E in his 2021 Ford Edge when a bear ran into the side of his vehicle causing damage to the front and rear passenger doors.
On August 28, at approximately 9:22 p.m., Jesse G. Bacon, of Barton, was taken into custody by the Hardwick Police Department for an unauthorized logging operation at 3188 Vt. Rte. 15 in Hardwick. Bacon is being charged with the offense of Timber Theft & Trespass and Unlawful Mischief and was cited to appear in the Caledonia County Superior Court Criminal Division on October 6, at 8:30 a.m.
HARDWICK – On August 25, at 12:32 a.m., Hardwick Police and a Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department Deputy responded to a residence in Hardwick for a 911 hang-up call. Upon arrival, officers discovered two family members hiding in the woods outside their home attempting to distance themselves from Zane Davison, age 31, who is homeless. The family members reported Davison chased them with a hammer and threatened to kill them. Davison then proceeded to smash the interior of their residence, including the telephone and electronic devices. Officers searched the residence and surrounding area but were unable to locate Davison.
On August 26, Vermont Superior Court Caledonia Unit issued an arrest warrant for Zane Davison for the charges of 2nd Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault, 1st Degree Aggravated Domestic Assault, Interference with Access to Emergency Services, and Unlawful Mischief. Bail was set on this warrant at $200,000 cash.
On August 27, at 12:24 a.m., Morristown Police Department located Davison at the Oxbow Park. He was arrested on this outstanding warrant and lodged at Northeast Correctional Complex.

