April 2021

Incident Type:         WARRANT

Date:                          4/7/2021

Town:                        caribou

Trooper:                   TR. RIDER

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Rider was driving through Caribou and observed a vehicle with a defective exhaust.  A traffic stop was conducted and after an investigation, the passenger in the vehicle was arrested for an active warrant for FTA on drug charges from MDEA in Portland.  The passenger was on probation, which was revoked, and the warrant did not authorize bail.  Tr. Rider brought the individual to Caribou PD for holding due to the Aroostook County Jail being closed due to COVID.

 

Incident Type:         WARRANT

Date:                          4/8/2021

Town:                        presque isle

Trooper:                   SGT. CLARK

Brief Synopsis:       Sgt. Clark was at Presque Isle District Attorney’s office and was made aware of a man, who is well known by law enforcement, in the parking lot with an arrest warrant from York County.  Sgt. Clark located the man and told him he was being arrested on the warrant.  The man said he was not aware there was one for him and cooperated with the arrest.  He was taken to Caribou PD for holding due to the Aroostook County Jail still being closed due to COVID.

Incident Type:         ASSIST anOTHER AGENCY

Date:                          4/8/2021

Town:                        fort kent

Trooper:                   TR. DESROSIER

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Desrosier assisted Fort Kent PD with a man that had a suspended driver’s license and would not cooperate with the local officer.  Tr. Desrosier spoke with the man and was able to help calm him.  The man was summonsed for OAS and walked home.

Incident Type:         WARRANT

Date:                          4/8/2021

Town:                        saint agatha

Trooper:                   TR. DESROSIER

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Desrosier was conducting traffic enforcement in Saint Agatha when he observed a vehicle that appeared to purposely park in the parking space to avoid him.  Tr. Desrosier conducted a registration query on the vehicle and discovered the vehicle had an expired/inactive plate.  Tr. Desrosier spoke with the driver and learned he had a suspended driver’s license, two arrest warrants and two sets of bail conditions.  The man was arrested for OAS, unregistered motor vehicle, and violating his conditions of release.  The vehicle was towed from the parking lot.

 

Incident Type:         WARRANT

Date:                          4/10/2021

Town:                        sinclair

Trooper:                   TR. DESROSIER

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Desrosier was conducting traffic enforcement in Sinclair when he met a speeding vehicle.  The vehicle was stopped, and an investigation revealed the passenger had an active arrest warrant for failing to appear in court.  Tr. Desrosier arrested the passenger and issued the driver a traffic summons for speeding.  The passenger was able to post bail on the warrant and was released.

 

 

Incident Type:         OUI

Date:                          4/9/2021

Town:                        woodland

Trooper:                   TR. RIDER

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Rider was in Woodland and came upon a vehicle stopped at an intersection, however, the vehicle was not moving.  Tr. Rider stopped to check the driver and after an investigation arrested the man for OUI.  After further investigation, and a DRE evaluation by Tr. Desrosier, the man was charged with OUI drugs, OAS, and possession of suspected fentanyl.  The man was taken to Caribou PD and placed bail.

 

Incident Type:         CRIMINAL SPEED

Date:                          4/09/2021

Town:                        sMYRNA

Trooper:                   Tr. Cotton

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Cotton charged a Presque Isle woman with criminal speed. Tr. Cotton was monitoring traffic on the interstate when he clocked a vehicle on  radar traveling northbound on the interstate at 105 MPH.  The woman was excited to be headed home for the weekend.

 

Incident Type:         OAS

Date:                          4/10/2021

Town:                        Ludlow

Trooper:                   Tr. Cotton

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Cotton was monitoring traffic on the interstate in Ludlow when he observed 2 vehicles traveling closely together.  He clocked the vehicles on radar at 92 MPH and was able to get them both to pull over.  Once he pulled the vehicles over, he determined that the operator of one of the vehicles had a suspended license.  The man was charged for Operating After Suspension and cited for his speed as well.  The second vehicle was also cited for his speed.

 

Incident Type:         OUI

Date:                          4/10/2020

Town:                        Ludlow

Trooper:                   Tr. Cotton

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Cotton stopped a vehicle on I-95 in Ludlow for speeding.  After speaking with the operator, it was apparent he had been drinking.  Tr. Cotton conducted a roadside investigation and arrested the operator for Operating Under the Influence of alcohol.  The man was arrested without incident    

 

Incident Type:         THEFT

Date:                          4/05/2021

Town:                        oakfield

Trooper:                   tr. saucier

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Saucier took a theft report at the windmill farm in Oakfield.  The victim reported the theft of a catalytic converter.  The investigation is ongoing.

 

Incident Type:         OAS

Date:                          4/05/2021

Town:                        presque isle

Trooper:                   tr. mahon

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Mahon charged a 31-year old Mapleton man with OAS after stopping his vehicle in Presque Isle for an exhaust violation.  A family member was called to drive the vehicle from the scene.

 

Incident Type:         WARRANT

Date:                          4/07/2021

Town:                        houlton

Trooper:                   Tr. mahon

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Mahon stopped a vehicle in Houlton after it drove past him and he observed the vehicle had no license plates.  Through his roadside investigation, Tr. Mahon learned the 24-year old male passenger of Houlton had four warrants for his arrest.  The warrants were for Failure to Appear for Domestic Violence charges.  Tr. Mahon arrested the male and transported him to Caribou PD.  The operator, a 38-year old Island Falls man was cited for several traffic violations and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

 

Incident Type:         traffic offense

Date:                          4/09/2021

Town:                        Hodgdon

Trooper:                   tr. mahon

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Mahon was working a distracted driver detail when he observed a vehicle pass a vehicle on a double solid yellow line.  Tr. Mahon stopped the vehicle, that did not have any license plates on it for the violation.  As a result, Tr. Mahon summonsed the operator, a 40-year old Linneus man for insurance, registration, inspection and improper pass.  The vehicle was towed from the scene.

From the desk of Shannon Moss

At approximately 10:15 a,.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 a tractor-trailer hauling 88,000 pounds of potatoes was heading southbound on I-95 when the driver swerved and the truck rolled over. It happened at mile marker 94 in Litchfield.

The driver, 54-year-old Gregory Malone Sr. of Monticello was not injured.

As a result of the crash, the truck was leaking diesel fuel. The Department of Environmental Protection is on scene to clean up the spill. The crash also damaged 400 feet of guardrail.

The truck and debris are currently blocking both passing lanes, north and south, which are both closed at this time. These lanes will be closed for several hours as the truck needs to be removed and the potatoes, which are loaded in 100 lbs. bags, need to be offloaded.

Traffic is currently flowing in one lane.  
 

Maine’s April storm is bringing rain, snow and poor driving conditions.

On Friday, April 16, 2021, between 5am and 6am, Maine State Police (MSP) responded to three separate crashes on the Turnpike; all due to hydroplaning.

At 5:52am MSP responded to a crash at Mile 15 Southbound in Ogunquit. 
The driver of the 15 passenger van hydroplaned and crashed into the guardrail.  The vehicle’s fuel tank ruptured and caught fire. 

The driver escaped without injury.  There were no passengers in the van at the time of the crash.
Maine State Police would like to remind drivers to reduce speeds, make sure their vehicle’s tires are in good working condition and that hydroplaning, which reduces a driver’s ability to stop or steer, is a dangerous reality in inclement weather.

Incident Type:         DRUGS

Date:                          4/13/2021

Town:                        Littleton

Trooper:                   CPL. QUINT

Brief Synopsis:       Cpl. Quint responded to Littleton to assist US Border Patrol Agents with a traffic stop.  A vehicle was acting suspicious near the old border crossing in Littleton, so Agents conducted a traffic stop to investigate.  During the stop, it was discovered the woman was in possession of methamphetamines and drug paraphernalia.  Cpl. Quint issued the woman a criminal summons for the violation.

 

Incident Type:         OAS

Date:                          4/14/2021

Town:                        woodland

Trooper:                   TR. RIDER

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Rider was conducting traffic enforcement in Woodland and observed a vehicle with a defective light.  Tr. Rider stopped the vehicle and further investigation revealed the driver had a suspended driver’s license and the registration plates were falsely attached.  Tr. Rider issued the man a criminal summons for both violations and helped the man get a ride home.  The vehicle was towed from the roadway by a local wrecker company.

Incident Type:         WARRANT

Date:                          4/15/2021

Town:                        sherman

Trooper:                   TR. CASTONGUAY

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Castonguay was called to a residence in Sherman to investigate a suspicious incident.  A homeowner called reporting they just returned home, and the garage door is open.  They were unsure if anyone was inside or if anything was missing.  During the investigation, it was discovered that the male resident had a warrant for his arrest due to a previous domestic violence incident.  Tr. Castonguay arrested the man without incident and transported him to the Penobscot County Jail due to the Aroostook County Jail being closed due to COVID.

Incident Type:         false attachment of plates

Date:                          4/16/2021

Town:                        frenchville

Trooper:                   TR. DESROSIER

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Desrosier was conducting traffic enforcement in Frenchville and observed a vehicle not displaying a valid inspection certificate.  Tr. Desrosier stopped the vehicle and discovered the registration plates were falsely attached.  Tr. Desrosier issued a criminal summons for the violation and arranged for the driver to remove the vehicle from the roadway.

 

Incident Type:         harassment

Date:                          4/13/2021

Town:                        madawaska lake TWP

Trooper:                   Tr. curtin

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Curtin took a report of ongoing harassment in Madawaska Lake Twp.  The caller reported their neighbor at their camp was throwing rocks at their fence and yelling vulgar names at them.  Troop F had dealt with a similar complaint between the parties in the fall of 2020, but the victims did not want the suspect to be confronted.  They advised this time they would like enforcement action against the man.  Tr. Curtin met with the 66-year-old man and served him a harassment notice without incident. 

 

Incident Type:         VIOLATION OF BAIL

Date:                          4/14/2021

Town:                        sherman

Trooper:                   Tr. Saucier

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Saucier conducted a bail search on a 21-year-old East Millinocket woman after locating her at a motel in Sherman.  The female failed a urine test and was arrested for VCR as well as two sealed warrants. 

 

Incident Type:         trespass

Date:                          4/14/2021

Town:                        van buren

Trooper:                   cpl. casavant

Brief Synopsis:       Cpl. Casavant took a trespass complaint from Northern Railway in Van Buren.  They reported they had been having issues with people driving through their posted property while employees were operating heavy machinery as well as people walking on the railroad tracks.  Cpl. Casavant sent an email to Troop F as well as the Sheriff’s Department and Maine Warden Service to make them aware.

 

Incident Type:         WARRANT

Date:                          4/15/2021

Town:                        patten

Trooper:                   tr. saucier

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Saucier was traveling through Patten when he saw a 32-year-old Patten man walking down the road.  Tr. Saucier was familiar with the subject and knew he had an active no bail warrant for his arrest.  Tr. Saucier took the male into custody without incident and he was transported to Penobscot County Jail. 

 

Incident Type:         Instructor

Date:                          4/16/2021

Town:                        Presque isle

Trooper:                   tr. saucier

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Saucier taught the Breath Testing Device Certification and Recertification Course for several Aroostook County law enforcement agencies. 

A 20-year-old driver escaped serious injury after a crash over the weekend.

At approximately 3 p.m., on April 18, 2021, State Police in Troop F received a report of a rollover crash on Route 11 in Nashville Plantation (just north of Ashland).  Trooper Ted Martin responded to the crash as did Ashland Police Department, Fire Department, and Ambulance Service.  Trooper Martin’s investigation revealed that 20-year-old Lindsey Brown of Eddington had been traveling north in a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo when she attempted to pass another vehicle.  As she was in the process of passing the vehicle, Brown lost control of the vehicle she was driving, it rolled over, and came to rest on its roof in the roadway.  Ms. Brown was able to exit the vehicle on her own and was treated at the scene for minor injuries.  

One lane of Route 11 was closed for a short period of time until the wreckage could be removed from the roadway.  

Speed and inexperience were contributing factors in the crash.  As a result of the investigation, Brown was charged with Illegal Transportation of Alcohol, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
 

• The Maine State Police Honor Guard created End of Watch plaques, to honor of the two U.S. Capitol Police officers who were killed in the line of duty recently. These plaques will be presented to the U.S. Capitol Police with the hope that this small token of our grief for their loss brings them solace.

     

Police Officer William Evans

United States Capitol Police, US

EOW: Friday, April 2, 2021

Cause: Vehicular assault

 

    

Officer Brian David Sicknick

United States Capitol Police, US

EOW: Thursday, January 7, 2021

Cause: Assault

 

          

On 04/08/2021, Tr. James responded to a tractor trailer roll-over on the Falmouth Spur during the early morning hours. The driver of the truck was transported to Maine Med with minor injuries and said he was unsure of what happened. The trailer was loaded with frozen hash browns and the spur was closed for several hours during the morning commute. Commercial vehicles units also responded to the scene.

  

On 4/6/2021 at 2126 hours, Trooper Willard was observing traffic around Alfred A. Plourde Parkway and exit 80 in Lewiston.  His attention was drawn to an older style Chevrolet Suburban, as the operator was not wearing her seatbelt and the vehicle had a defect.  Trooper Willard contacted the female operator who stated they were taking a “ride” to Bangor.  Two male passengers were identified.  While speaking with Trooper Willard, the female driver granted consent to search the vehicle.  The female driver retrieved her nine-month-old baby from the vehicle, one of the male passengers informed Trooper Willard that the other male passenger, who had been sitting in the right rear seat had slipped a firearm out into the back of the SUV.  Trooper Willard requested back up units to the scene.  Once back up had arrived, a search of the vehicle commenced.  A .45 caliber Springfield semi-automatic pistol was located jammed between two boxes in the right rear trunk area of the vehicle, behind where one of the male passengers had been sitting.  The firearm had no round in the chamber but did have four bullets in the magazine.  The male passenger was placed under arrest and charged with felon in possession of a firearm.

On 4/11/2021 at 2257 hours, Trooper Willard observed a gray Toyota RAV4 traveling north on 295 in the area of mile 13.  The vehicle displayed FL PC 5WCF50, and was registered to Enterprise.  The vehicle was by itself and operating at around 55 mph in the posted 65.  Trooper Willard began following that vehicle as it exited at mile 15 in Yarmouth.  Trooper Willard eventually stopped the vehicle on Main Street in Yarmouth for a speed infraction.  The vehicle was being operated by a Omaid Shir who was on probation for trafficking. A search of the vehicle ensued and led to the discovery of around 20.7 grams of what appeared to be crack cocaine. The product was found inside the windshield washer fluid cap area underneath the hood of the vehicle. Also found in the vehicle was $2540.  The operator Omaid Shir was placed on a probation hold and charged with Unlawful Trafficking of Scheduled W drug.

On 04/06/21 Tr James received a traffic complaint on I295 in the Freeport area on a silver Chevy pickup truck being all over the road. Tr James was able to observe the erratic operation and make the traffic stop in Topsham. Scott NEWCOMB (64 of South Gardiner) had admitted to drinking vodka around 1 pm. NEWCOMB was arrested and transported to Topsham PD for a breathalyzer test. NEWCOMB’s vehicle was towed and he was charged accordingly of Operating Under the Influence.

On 04/09/21 Warden Lounder initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in New Gloucester for erratic operation. The vehicle failed to stop and continued to evade Warden Lounder, reaching criminal speed. Trp. Phillips was just behind Warden Lounder and was able to assist him in apprehending the subject once he finally came to a stop on his own accord. The suspect was taken into custody w/o incident.  

On 04/12/21 Tr. Lemieux was traveling north on Rt. 125 in Durham. He saw a red Chevrolet traveling south on Rt. 125 at a speed greater than the posted speed limit of 45mph. Tr. Lemieux locked the speed at 66mph. Tr. Lemieux turned around and activated the police cruisers emergency blue lights and siren. The truck remained at a speed of 66mph. Tr. Lemieux lost sight of the vehicle after cresting a hill. Tr. Lemieux turned down Puritan Road in Durham (dead end) where he met the truck turning around. Tr. Lemieux flagged down the driver. The driver rolled down the window and asked what he was being pulled over for. Tr. Lemieux advised him for speeding. He said there was no Durham police and I have no jurisdiction. Tr. Lemieux quickly informed him; he was a State Trooper. The driver continued to yell and slowly move forward, Tr. Lemieux ordered him to stop. The driver was removed from the vehicle and was identified as Keith Bouchard. BOUCHARD was on bail for disorderly conduct and terrorizing. BOUCHARD quickly calmed down. He was issued a summons for speed.

On 4/10/2021 Trooper Willard was clearing a traffic stop at 3 NB 295, when he observed a black Jeep Liberty pass his location traveling north.  The vehicle appeared to have a loud exhaust.  As Trooper Willard attempted to catch the vehicle, it exited at 5A.  Trooper Willard continued north on 295, but observed the vehicle continue past 5A and merge back onto 295.  Trooper Willard pulled to the shoulder and let the Jeep pass once again.  As Trooper Willard pulled in behind the Jeep it once again exited 295, this time onto exit 6B.  A routine query of the registration was conducted, and it showed it belonged to a Kayla Clifford of Bridgton.  A traffic stop was initiated once the vehicle turned onto Forrest Ave.  Trooper Willard found the vehicle to be operated by a John Berry of Casco.  A search of the vehicle was conducted per one set of conditions and a container of Fireball Whiskey was located.  The vehicle was towed, and John was charged with OAR (Class C) and VCR.

On 4/6/21 Cpl. Russell and Tr. Pyburn responded to a residence in Woodstock to attempt to Locate Erica Myers and Alex Ojeda.  Myers had an active arrest warrant for failure to appear and both subjects were on bail conditions.  Both subjects were located, and Myers was arrested on the outstanding warrant.

On 4/7/21 Cpl. Russell and Tr. Pyburn responded to a residence on Crystal Ledge road in Paris to attempt to located Joseph Fitts who had an active arrest warrant for a bail violation stemming from an underlying case of drug trafficking.  Fitts was located and arrested at the residence.

On 04/10/21 Tr. Lemieux was traveling south on Rt. 125 in Freeport. At this time, he observed a vehicle traveling North on Rt. 125 traveling 55mph in a posted 40mph.  Tr. Lemieux turned around in attempt to catch up with the vehicle. It took several miles to catch up with the vehicle. At one point, Tr. Lemieux locked the speed of the vehicle at 72mph in a posted 40mph zone on Rt. 136. The involved vehicle pulled over at the Freeport/Durham town line. Tr. Lemieux identified the driver as Dakota Ballard (24) of Yarmouth. BALLARD had a suspended license and two sets of bail conditions. BALLARD was placed under arrest and the vehicle was towed. Freeport PD assisted with the stop.