Weekly Report

On 04/03/2023, Tr. Phillips conducted a traffic stop NB near MM 32 on a BMW traveling at approximately 110 MPH. Contact was made with the driver who was found to have a suspended license. The driver was summonsed without any further issues.

On 04/04/2023, Tr. Phillips conducted a traffic stop on a BMW traveling SB near MM 24 at approximately 115 MPH. Contact was made with the driver who was found to have a suspended license. Through the stop it was also determined that the driver had falsely attached the plates that were on the vehicle. The driver was charged and the vehicle was towed from the scene without any further issues.

On 04/08/2023, Cpl. Cote stopped a juvenile male on the ME Turnpike northbound in Auburn for Criminal Speed (105/70).  He also did not have a license.  His speed was reduced to an infraction and he was summonsed.  A passenger in the vehicle had an active warrant for failure to appear in court.  He was arrested on the warrant and taken to the Androscoggin County Jail.  The vehicle was towed away.

On 04/08/2023, at approximately 2200 hours, Tr. Phillips responded to a serious PI crash at MM 23 NB in Kennebunk. Tr. Phillips arrived on scene to a single vehicle into the woods. Tr. Phillips made contact with the driver, who had serious non-life-threatening injury. The driver admitted to traveling up from MA to attempt suicide. The driver had gone approximately 110 MPH prior to intentionally leaving the roadway and striking the trees. The driver was transported to Maine Medical Center.

On 03/27/2023, Tr. Ellis stopped Steven Eaton (46) of Massachusetts for a license plate violation on the ME turnpike northbound in Arundel. He was operating a commercial box truck and Tr. Ellis conducted an inspection. Numerous violations were discovered including an inoperable brake. He was summonsed and placed out of service. The vehicle was towed.

On 03/29/2023, Tr. Foley stopped Crystal Roberge (39) in Wells for erratic operation. The investigation resulted in Tr. Foley arresting Roberge for Operating Under the Influence. Roberge refused to provide a breath sample and was summonsed for OUI.

On 03/29/2023, Sgt. Pappas arrested Shonbriante Jolivette of Louisiana for Operating Without a License and Theft - Class B after she was found to be driving a stolen vehicle filed in Portland.

On 03/31/2023, Cpl. Ricci Cote stopped Mandisa Jackson (32) of Peru on the ME Turnpike northbound in Scarborough.  She was summonsed for Attaching False Plates and her vehicle was towed away.

On 03/20/2023, Cpl. Cote stopped Alexis Koutsikos (28) of Auburn on the ME Turnpike southbound in Gray.  She was found to have a revoked license.  She was summonsed for Operating after Revocation (Habitual Offender) and her vehicle was towed away.

On 03/22/2023, Cpl. Physic stopped Michael Waterman for speeding.  Cpl. Physic ultimately arrested Michael for OUI.  Michael took an intoxilyzer test and blew over the legal limit. Sgt. Pappas assisted.

On 03/22/2023, Sgt. Pappas arrested 3 subjects for weapons and drug charges after recovering three guns, cocaine, and fentanyl from a traffic stop.  One the guns was stolen out of Saco. 

On 03/23/2023, Cpl. Cropper investigated a hit-and-run accident that occurred at MM 39.5 northbound on I-95 in Scarborough. CAMERON LACHANCE (19) of Westbrook was summonsed for Driving to Endanger and Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Crash after he crashed into two motorists and fled the scene.

On 03/25/2023, Cpl. Cote stopped Edward Ramos Rodriguez (21) of Lawrence, MA on the ME Turnpike southbound in Portland.  His license was found to be suspended.  He was summonsed for Operating after Suspension and a licensed passenger drove the vehicle away.

On 03/17/2023, Cpl. Physic stopped Justina Marcisso-Hussey for speeding.  Cpl. Physic ultimately arrested Justina for OUI.  Justina took an intoxilyzer test and blew over the legal limit.

On 03/18/2023, Cpl. Physic stopped Sarah Baylin for speeding.  Cpl. Physic ultimately arrested Sarah for OUI.  Sarah refused to take an intoxilyzer test and was charged with OUI.

On 03/06/2023, Cpl. Cote stopped Jamie Thorne (34) of Saco on the ME Turnpike southbound in Portland.  Her ME driver’s license was found to be revoked and she was listed as a Habitual Offender.  She was summonsed for Operating after Habitual Offender Revocation and the vehicle was driven away by a licensed family member who came to the scene.

On 03/09/2023, Tr. Foley observed Garrison Beck (31) operating his vehicle erratically on I-95 in Farmingdale. The resulting investigation revealed that Beck was operating under the influence. Beck was arrested and transported to Augusta Police Department where his breath test results were above the legal limit.

On 03/10/2023, Tr. Ellis stopped a juvenile operator for speeding on the ME turnpike southbound in Falmouth. Her license was found to be suspended. She was summonsed and a parent contacted. A licensed passenger drove the vehicle away.

On 03/11/2023, Tr. Wilcox stopped Shelly Brownstein (51) of Alfred after receiving a traffic complaint on her operation. She was arrested and charged with OUI - Drugs. Wells Police Department assisted with a DRE.

On 03/11/2023, Tr. Ellis contacted Manuel Miguel (45) of Auburn on the ME turnpike northbound in New Gloucester after reports of erratic operation. He was found to be impaired and transported to Gray Barracks for a chemical test. His results were over the legal limit. He was charged with Operating Under the Influence and Driving to Endanger.

On 03/12/2023, Tr. Wilcox stopped Brian Clarke (35) for Criminal Speed on the ME Turnpike in Biddeford. Clarke was issued a summons.

On 03/12/2023, Tr. Ellis stopped Zachary Hicks (24) for speeding on the ME turnpike southbound in Biddeford. He was found to have a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and transported to jail without incident. Tr. Wilcox assisted.

On 02/24/2023, Sgt. Porter came upon a MV crash at MM 45 SB. A Ford Taurus went off the roadway and struck the Exit 45 sign causing in excess of $5,000 damage. The operator, Brian Landry (39) of Biddeford, was arrested for VCR, OUI Drugs, Poss. of Meth, and Viol. of Conditional License.

On 02/25/2023, Cpl. Cote stopped Brandon Simpson (26) of Windham on the ME Turnpike northbound in Gray.  Both his license and vehicle registration were suspended.  He was charged with Operating after Suspension and his vehicle was towed away.

On 02/25/2023, Tr. Ellis stopped a juvenile operator for criminal speeding 105/70 on the ME turnpike northbound in Gray. The juvenile was summonsed for the speed.

On 02/15/2023, Troopers Phillips & Wilcox responded to a two-vehicle personal injury crash at mile marker 36 in Saco. Zachary Titus (28) of Ohio was arrested & charged with OUI - Alcohol.

On 02/16/2023, Tr. Wilcox stopped Whilo Recio (25) of Massachusetts for speeding northbound on the ME Turnpike in Saco. Recio fled the scene and later stopped near Industrial Park Road in Saco. Reico was arrested and summonsed for Operating Without a License, Eluding, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

On 02/16/2023, Cpl. Cote stopped Marie Carpinelli (45) of Gray on the ME Turnpike southbound in Portland.  She was found to have an active warrant.  She was arrested without incident and taken to the Cumberland County Jail.

On 2/19/2023, Cpl. Sucy stopped a vehicle for speed at mile marker 39 southbound. Upon further investigation, Chantrea El (24) of Portland was charged with Operating After Suspension.

On 02/07/2023, Tr. Ellis responded to a report from ME Turnpike maintenance personnel of an erratic commercial vehicle northbound in Wells. Octavius Littlejohn (24) of Rhode Island was stopped and a commercial inspection was conducted. He was found to be unlawfully watching a movie, operating with a suspended license, and in possession of marijuana. He was charged accordingly, placed out of service, and towed.

On 02/11/2023, Tr. Anstett stropped Carlos Romero Jr. (34) for Criminal Speed on the Turnpike in Portland. Romero was issued a summons and cited for insurance and failure to keep right.

On 02/11/2023, Tr. Wilcox stopped Rachata Ruangron (18) of South Portland, ME for speeding, 107/70, while northbound in Biddeford. Ruangron was found to be operating in violation of a conditional license and was summonsed accordingly.

On 02/12/2023, Tr. Wilcox stopped a juvenile for speeding, 101/70, while southbound in Saco. The juvenile was found to be operating in violation of a conditional license and was summonsed accordingly.

On 02/12/2023, Tr. Wilcox responded to a report of an erratic tractor trailer on the ME turnpike northbound in Lewiston. James Lamoreaux (52) of Pennsylvania was stopped, determined to be impaired, and arrested. He was taken to Androscoggin County Jail where he provided a breath sample. He was over the legal limit and charged with OUI-Alcohol. Tr. Ellis assisted by conducting a commercial inspection. Lamoreaux was placed out of service for 24 hours and his vehicle was towed.

On 01/29/2023, Tr. Wilcox stopped Walter McCoy (28) of Manassas, VA on the ME turnpike southbound in Kennebunk. Tr. Wilcox observed signs of impairment and conducted Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. McCoy was arrested and charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol. McCoy also received a citation for possessing an open container of alcohol in his vehicle, which was later towed.

On 02/01/2023, Tr. Ellis stopped Devin Fry (30) of Westbrook for operating with suspended registration on the ME turnpike northbound in Saco. His licensed was also found to be suspended. He was charged with Operating after Suspension. His vehicle was towed.

On 02/02/2023, Cpl. Peckham stopped A Villalobos-Castro (47) of New York for erratic operation of a tractor trailer on the ME turnpike southbound in Auburn. Tr. Ellis responded to the stop and conducted a commercial inspection. Villalobos-Castro was found to have numerous violations, including falsifying his logbook. He was summonsed and placed out of service. Tr. Verhille assisted.

On 02/02/2023, Tr. Wilcox stopped Joemil Baez Diaz (23) of Haverhill, MA on the ME turnpike southbound in Wells for criminal speed (103/70). Baez Diaz was found to be operating with a suspended permit. Baez Diaz was summonsed for Operating Without a License.

On 02/03/2023, Cpl. Cote investigated a property damage rollover crash on the ME Turnpike southbound in Saco.  The operator involved was found to have a revoked license.  Christopher Babb (31) was charged with Operating after Habitual Offender Revocation.

On 02/03/2023, Cpl. Cropper, with assistance from Sgt. Wilkinson and Troopers Reaser and MacKinnon, investigated a two-vehicle crash southbound on the Saco River Bridge. Nathan Kennedy (21) of Halifax, MA was ejected from his pickup truck. Kennedy sustained life-threatening injuries to both his head and torso and succumbed to his injuries after surgery at Maine Medical Center.

On 02/04/2023, Sgt. Pappas, Cpl. Physic, Tr. Welch, and Tr. Foley responded to a rollover crash at mile marker 34 northbound on I-95. The operator of the vehicle, Molly McAuliffe (31), showed objective signs of intoxication. McAuliffe was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Tr. Foley charged McAuliffe with Operating Under the Influence.

On 01/17/2023, Cpl. Physic arrested Kristopher Lovell for OUI – Drugs. A DRE determined Lovell was impaired, and he was charged accordingly.

On 01/24/2023, Tr. Anstett charged Gelson Toko (20) with Theft of Services for a tow service.  Toko was issued a summons.

On 01/24/2023, Tr. Wilcox stopped Michael Nichols (34) of Madison for a moving violation on the ME turnpike southbound in Scarborough. His license was found to be suspended. Nichols was charged with Operating after Suspension and Violating Conditions of Release and his vehicle was towed.

On 01/26/2023, Cpl. Physic arrested Edwin Durham for OUI.  Durham refused the test and was charged accordingly.  Cpl. Sucy assisted.

On 01/27/2023, Tr. Keim responded to a crash at mile 74 northbound on the Maine Turnpike. The female operator was feeling tired and reached over toward the passenger side of the vehicle to retrieve a bottle of water. The vehicle drifted into the median, striking the snowbank, which caused the vehicle to launch over the guardrail. The vehicle then struck a bridge abutment and rolled over end to end before coming to rest on the southbound side.  The operator only sustained minor cuts and bruises to her hands and arms.

On 01/27/2023, Tr. Wilcox stopped Jose Rodriguez (28) of Trenton for an expired registration on the ME turnpike southbound in Saco. His license was found to be suspended. Rodriguez was charged and his vehicle was towed.

On 01/27/2023, Tr. Ellis assisted Tr. Willard (Troop I) with a traffic stop of a commercial vehicle on the ME turnpike southbound in Portland. The driver was found to have no logbook and was in violation of the 14-hour rule. He was summonsed and placed out of service.

On 01/28/2023, Sgt. Porter stopped Lucky Contrada (36) of MA for speeding. She was suspended out of MA and summonsed for Operating without a License. Her vehicle was towed.

On 01/28/2023, Tr. Ellis stopped Abukar Abdi (24) of Lewiston for a registration violation on the ME turnpike northbound in Auburn. He was found to not have a license and his registration was suspended for tolls. He was charged with Operating Without a License. His vehicle was towed.

On 01/29/2023, Sgt. Porter responded to a vehicle that crashed at the MM 19 SB on ramp. The operator had a seizure and struck a median guardrail, crossed all lanes and struck the bridge abutment and then into the guardrail at the on ramp. No other vehicles were involved in the crash but several bystanders stopped to assist, including Sgt. Dan Hanson who was off-duty and witnessed the crash. Sgt. Hanson got the man out of the vehicle and stayed to assist until rescue arrived. Tr. Rob Flynn also assisted.