Vermilion County man sentenced for burglary convictions

Jeremy Hacquet, 45, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for burglary and residential burglary in Vermilion County. His sentences will run concurrently, and he will serve one year of supervised release after his prison term. Hacquet pleaded guilty to stealing a weed eater from a garage in August 2023. He claimed he had permission, but the victim confirmed he did not. In February 2024, Hacquet was linked to another burglary at an elderly woman's home. He was found with stolen items, despite denying involvement. Video evidence and witness accounts helped identify him as the suspect.