HARDWICK – On January 21, Hardwick Police stopped Craig Devenger of West Danville for a motor vehicle violation on South Main Street. Investigation revealed that Devenger was under criminal suspension in Vermont and in possession of crack cocaine. Devenger was transported to the Hardwick Police Department for processing and released on a citation to appear in the Superior Court of Vermont, Criminal Division, Caledonia Unit to be arraigned on the above charge.
On February 3, at 7:39 p.m., Hardwick Police arrested Kevin Fradette on an outstanding Parole Board violation. Fradette was taken into custody without incident and taken to the Hardwick Police Department. Fradette was picked up by the Department of Corrections and transported to the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility.
On February 3, at 5:05 p.m., Hardwick Police were on patrol and observed Brent Rathburn outside 122 Spring St. in Hardwick. Rathburn had an in-state arrest warrant for failure to appear for an arraignment. Rathburn was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility. Rathburn has a court date for February 4 at 12:30 p.m.
On February 3, at 5:53 p.m., Hardwick Police was notified that Casandra Rich was turning herself in on her warrant. She was taken into custody without incident. She was lodged at Northeast Regional Correctional Facility.
On February 5, at 8:59 a.m., the Hardwick Police Department responded to the area of Wolcott Street at South Main Street for the report of a two-car motor vehicle crash. Investigation revealed the crash had occurred on Wolcott Street just west of the intersection with South Main. Though both cars were damaged, no one was injured during the crash. The bright morning sun may have played a role in this crash. Motorists are urged to slow down, wear sunglasses, or use overhead car visors as well as avoid looking into any intense light sources while driving.
