THE FOLLOWING IS A VERMILION COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE RELEASE
People v. Jeremy Hacquet 2023-CF-470, 2024-CF-77
On March 6, 2025, Jeremy Hacquet (DOB 1/11/1980), formerly of Danville, Illinois, pleaded guilty in 2023-CF-470 to Burglary, a class 2 felony, and in 2024-CF-77 to Residential Burglary, a class 1 felony. Hacquet was sentenced to 10 years Illinois Department of Corrections for each case, with sentences to run concurrently. Following his term of imprisonment, Hacquet will serve one year of mandatory supervised release. Judge Mark S. Goodwin presided over the plea and sentencing.
The People presented evidence that on August 2, 2023, the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department responded to a residence for a burglary. The victim reported that Jeremy Hacquet had entered a detached garage on the victim’s property and stole a Husqvarna weed eater. Investigators made contact with Hacquet, who admitted to taking the weed eater, but claimed he had been given permission to do so. Investigators confirmed with the victim that Hacquet was not given permission to be on the property, or to take the weed eater.
The People also presented evidence to the Court regarding a second incident on February 8, 2024, when deputies with the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department responded to a burglary of a residence. The elderly victim, who had been hospitalized for multiple days, was unaware that her home had been burglarized until her son discovered the break-in as he was checking on the home. Upon investigation, it was determined that numerous items had been stolen from inside the home, including US currency, tools, musical instruments, and jewelry. Video surveillance from the area identified Jeremy Hacquet as the suspect. Additionally, a witness reported seeing
Hacquet moving items out of the residence and had asked for help moving the items. Although he denied involvement, Hacquet was found in possession of property stolen from the victim’s home.
State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy thanked the Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department for their thorough work in these cases. She said, “The residents of Vermilion County deserve peace of mind knowing their homes are protected from criminals who seek to invade their privacy and steal from them. Video surveillance is a wise and effective option for any property owner to assist Law Enforcement, as it aids to hold criminals accountable for their actions.”
