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Former Ishpeming police officer “stands mute” on charges, waiving Circuit Court arraignment

by Sarah Blakely
July 9, 2024
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MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – UPDATE 7/9/24: According to court records, Hardwicke elected to “stand mute” on his charges on July 5, waiving his arraignment in Marquette County Circuit Court. The court entered a “not guilty” plea. Hardwicke’s next court appearance has not been scheduled.

Original 6/17/24:

The Marquette County Prosecutor’s Office and Michigan State Police are looking for other potential victims of a former Ishpeming Police Department officer accused of sexually assaulting and giving alcohol to a minor.

Travis Hardwicke appeared in Marquette County District Court on June 12 for a preliminary examination on charges of Criminal Sexual Conduct – 3rd Degree and Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor. After the hearing, the prosecutor’s office asked Judge Karl Weber to amend the charge to CSC – 1st Degree based on the victim’s testimony. Hardwicke was bound to circuit court on a CSC – 1st Degree charge, which is punishable by life in prison.

According to court records, Hardwicke is accused of assaulting and providing alcohol to a minor on July 29, 2023. Court records show he was arrested April 30, 2024, just one day after the complaint was filed. Hardwicke posted a $25,500 cash bond on May 7 from district court. Hardwicke posted his circuit court cash bond of $25,500 on June 13.

Upon further investigation, troopers have spoken with multiple people who say they have received or were offered alcohol by 28-year-old Hardwicke.

If you or someone you know was involved, contact D/Sgt. Matt Lequia at 906-475-1131. If a victim would feel more comfortable, Crime Victim Advocate Amanda Wetelainen can be present for any interviews. Wetelainen can be reached at 906-458-3928 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Hardwicke is scheduled for arraignment in circuit court on July 12 at 10:30 a.m.

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