Maine State Police

From the desk of Shannon Moss, DPS PIO.

On Thursday, November 17, 2022 at approximately 9:17 pm the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was called to a residence on Tenan lane in Cherryfield for reports of a home invasion. When Deputies arrived they discovered an adult female with serious injuries, an adult male with minor injuries and an adult male who was deceased. The female was transported to a local hospital. At this time her injuries do not appear to be life threatening. Maine State Police Detectives from Major Crimes Unit North and members of the Evidence Response Team were called to assist in the investigation. The deceased, 36-year-old Matthew Adams of Linneus was transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta where an autopsy was performed Friday morning. His death has been ruled a homicide. 

The State Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death and home invasion. Police do not believe there is an ongoing public safety risk. No other information is available at this time.
If anyone has pertinent information, please call the State Police at 207-973-3700.
 

On Nov. 10, 2022,  Tr. Bean responded a residence on the West Corinth Road in Corinth for the report of a wood splitter theft.  When Tr. Bean arrived on scene, he met with complainant who stated that he had a Countyline wood splitter in the gravel pit behind his house that had been stolen sometime within the past week.  This matter is still under investigation. Anyone with information should call 207-973-3700 X9.

On Nov. 10, 2022, Tr. Bean responded to business in Corinth, for the report of a suspicious male.  It was originally reported that the male was standing at the coffee machine for over 30 minutes trying to make a cup of coffee, but he was falling asleep on his feet.  When Tr. Bean arrived on scene, he came in contact Jason Lagasse (41), who was clearly impaired.  Further investigation revealed that Jason had an outstanding arrest warrant for operation after habitual offender revocation.  Jason was subsequently placed under arrest and searched.  During the search, 1 gram of fentanyl was located in Jason’s sock.  Jason was ultimately transported to Penobscot County Jail for the violations. 

On Nov. 11, 2022, Tr. Bean received information that Andrew Will (34) had 4 outstanding arrest warrants out of Cumberland and Penobscot Counties for burglary, theft and operating after habitual offender revocation. Trooper Bean also received a report that Will was staying in Hudson.  Tr. Bean went to the address and was able to make contact Andrew Will.  After confirming the warrant with Bangor RCC, he placed Andrew under arrest and transported him to Penobscot County Jail.

On Nov. 5, 2022, Tr. Peterson stopped a vehicle in Mattawamkeag for not having functional lights. The operator, Gerald Obrikis, 49, had a suspended driver’s license. Gerald was driving his Ford Ranger and towing a utility trailer that the lights were not working on. Tr. Peterson charged Gerald with OAS and Gerald had 2 friends come pick him and his truck up at the Big Apple in Mattawamkeag.

On Nov. 7, 2022, Tr. Creamer was dispatched to a report of a crash at mile marker 188 northbound in Bangor.  Tr. Creamer, Tr. Belanger and Sgt. Coover responded.  Through the investigation Joseph Walls 55yro of Old Town went off the road to the left and hit a bridge abutment.  Joseph was transported to NLEMMC by Bangor Rescue for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.   

On Nov. 6, 2022, Tr. Olmstead stopped a vehicle traveling northbound on I-95 for 105 in a 70 MPH zone in Carmel. Attached to the stopped vehicle were homemade plates. Operator of the vehicle, William White, 26 of Alexander, presented an ID card from the “National Assembly” which stated that he was traveling and not driving. The card also directed law enforcement to not stop or detain William. Tr. Olmstead placed William under arrest. Tr. Olmstead transported William to the Penobscot County Jail where he was booked for Criminal Speed, Operating Without a License, and Attaching False Plates. 

On Nov. 12, 2022, Tr. Kurth arrested Kellen Wessling, 45 of Howland, for driving under the influence of alcohol. Tr. Kurth stopped Wessling for driving 87MPH on Route 2 near the Enfield/Lincoln town line. Wessling’s BRaC was over the legal limit.

On Nov. 12, 2022, Tr. Kurth arrested Dakota Walker, 26 of Lincoln, for domestic assault. Lincoln PD was tied up on an OUI crash and requested State Police assistance with a disorderly call. Tr. Kurth located several men fighting at 12 Lee Rd., Lincoln.  As a result of the investigation, Walker was charged with DV Assault, Escape, and Resisting. Walker also had an active warrant out of Androscoggin County. 

On Nov. 9, 2022, Tr. Mattson received a complaint of a violation of a protection order. The complainant reported that Justin Bulley (29) Trenton had violated the protection order through the mail. Bulley was currently an inmate at the Hancock County Jail. 
Justin Bulley was summoned for the violation.  

On Nov. 10, 2022, a traffic complaint was called in from Sedgewick Tr. Chapman located the offending vehicle and the operator Eben Powers (31) of Blue Hill. As a result of the investigation Powers was arrested for OUI and transported and booked into the Hancock County jail. Powers was charged with OUI and issued a court date.  
 

On Tuesday,  November 8, 2022 at approximately 4:10 pm, Troopers responded to a report of two separate, three vehicle crashes involving a tractor trailer truck, a large box truck, two small box trucks and a pickup truck on 295 Southbound at mile marker 27 in Brunswick.  Two people have been transported to Maine Medical Center in Portland for non-life threatening injuries.  295 southbound is currently closed in the area and traffic is being re-routed off Exit 28 Southbound to Route 1.  295 will possibly be closed for next hour or so. 
The congested roadway and glaring sun are believed to be factors in the crashes.
 

On Oct. 28, 2022, Sgt. Bustard summonsed Robert Smith (38) of Sorrento for Operating After Habitual Offender Revocation as the result of a traffic stop in Hancock.  

On Oct. 28, 2022, Tr. Haverly-Johndro was monitoring Northbound traffic on I-95 in Carmel.  Tr. Haverly-Johndro observed a vehicle traveling towards him at a high rate of speed.  Tr. Haverly-Johndro clocked the vehicle with his radar at 106 MPH in a 70 MPH zone.  The operator Jeremiah Rivera (20 years old of Vassalboro) was charged with criminal speed.  

On Oct. 28, 2022, Tr. Dwelley conducted a stop on a vehicle for no plate lights in Lagrange. The driver of the vehicle, Brian Boulware 39 YOA of Brownville Jct. stated his license was suspended and he had never registered the vehicle since he bought it. Tr. Dwelley ran Brian’s information and confirmed he also had a warrant for failure to appear on an OUI charge. Tr. Dwelley summonsed Brian for OAS (Class E), failure to register a motor vehicle by current owner (Class E) and arrested him for his outstanding warrant.

On Oct. 25, 2022, Cpl. Dube conducted a traffic stop on I95 in Etna for 100 miles per hour in a 70 mile per hour zone.  The operator of the vehicle was identified as Harold Hawkes, 31 YOA.  Hawkes was summonsed appropriately. 

On Oct. 25, 2022, Cpl. Dube was passed by a vehicle on I95 in Plymouth at a high rate of speed.  Radar revealed the vehicle was traveling 100 miles per hour in a 70 mile per hour zone.  The operator of the vehicle was identified as Shawn Damren, 25 YOA of Newport.  Damren was summonsed appropriately. 

On Oct. 28, 2022, At approximately 2141 hours, Tr. Pina conducted a traffic stop on Boyd Lake Road in Bradford. Tr. Pina identified the operator as Jason Bartlett, 25, of Etna. As a result of the stop, Tr Pina arrested Jason for operating after revocation (habitual offender) and three active warrants for his arrest. Tr. Pina placed Jason under arrest and transported him to Penobscot County Jail without incident.

On Oct. 26, 2022, Cpl. Jeffrey Taylor responded to a threatening complaint in Addison where the complainant reported that Brice Leighton, 18, had made threatening statements.  Cpl. Taylor issued a warrant for the arrest of Leighton for domestic violence terrorizing.  A short time later Tr. Bragan arrested Leighton on this warrant after locating him in the town of Hancock with the assistance of Sgt. Ingemi.

On Oct. 29, 2022, Cpl. Jeffrey Taylor and Tr. Steven Mahon responded to a family fight complaint in Milbridge involving two people.  As a result of the investigation Karissa Beal, 32, was arrested for domestic violence assault.  Washington SO also assisted. 

On Oct. 30, 2022, Tr. Peterson responded to report of an unconscious male in a Jeep, off route 11 in Long A Township. EMS arrived on scene first and advised that the operator, John Gantnier (9/12/1962), was not injured but appeared to be highly intoxicated. The investigation showed Gantnier’s BrAC was over the legal limit. John was charged with OUI and given bail conditions. Trooper Peterson gave John a ride home to his residence in Millinocket.

On Oct. 28, Tr. Ramp stopped a vehicle for operation and identified the operator as Matthew Green, 35 of Hudson.  Tr. Ramp learned that Green’s license was HO revoked.  Tr. Ramp summonsed Green for class C operating after HO revocation.         

On Oct. 28, 2022, Tr. Ramp was dispatched to the report of a female slumped over the wheel of her car having a medical issue.  Tr. Ramp arrived on scene and identified the operator as Sharon Junkins-Burchfield, 60 of Bangor.  As a result of the investigation, Tr. Olmstead conducted a DRE evaluation and determined that Sharon was under the influence of narcotics.  Tr. Ramp summonsed Sharon for OUI drugs.      

On Oct. 29, 2022, Tr. Travis Chapman investigated a theft complaint in Castine. The investigation continues.

On Oct. 29, 2022, as a result of a traffic stop in Blue Hill. Clint Weed (57) of Sedgwick was issued a summons for operating a motor vehicle while under suspension. 
Incident Type:   ASSIST TO OTHER

On Oct. 27, 2022, Tr. Rose and Tr. Leonard located and arrested Donald Page (54) of Reed Plantation on two arrest warrants. Page was transported to the Washington County Jail. 
Incident Type:   OUI

On Oct. 29, 2022, Cpl. Owen Reed was working in the Sedgwick area and investigated the sound of a gunshot at midnight towards Blue Hill. As a result, a vehicle was located exiting the area of a private business and began to drive away at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was then located crashed on the roadway in Sedgwick. As a result of the investigation Jacob Leblanc (26) of Sedgwick was initially charged with OUI. Other charges are pending based on further investigation. Sedgwick Fire Dept. Peninsula Ambulance and the Hancock County Sheriff’s office assisted on scene.
 

From the desk of Shannon Moss, DPS PIO.

On Sunday, October, 20, 2022 at approximately 3:00pm, Maine State Troopers responded to the area  of Scribner Hill Rd and Gorden Rd in Readfield for a reported single vehicle crash with serious injury and entrapment. Once on scene Troopers discovered the female driver 43-year-old Martha Shellman of Maine (the town is not known at this time) was already deceased. Martha had been operating a 2012 Dodge Journey southbound on Gorden Rd when she crossed the center line, went off the road and crash head on into a tree. Martha is believed to have been involved in another crash minutes prior in Belgrade. The Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the Belgrade crash. Speed and alcohol are both considered factors in the crash, but further investigation is needed. Martha was wearing her seatbelt at the time of the crash. 

Assisting the Maine State Police are the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office, Readfield FD and Winthrop Rescue.
 

On 10/16/2022, Troopers responded to an address in Levant for a reported assault.  Troopers arrived on scene and learned that Dennis Mcgrath (70 years old of Levant) was assaulted by Timothy Vanidestine (71 years old of Levant).  Troopers learned that the dispute stemmed from Dennis discharging firearms on his property.  Further investigation revealed that Vanidestine was irritated with the loud shooting and walked over to where McGrath and reportedly assaulted and threatened him.  Troopers contacted the Maine Warden Service as it appeared McGrath was in violation of shooting to close to a dwelling.  Troopers and the Maine Warden Service measured the distance, and it was deemed there was a criminal violation.  Vanidestine was charged with assault and criminal threatening.  McGrath was charged with discharging a firearm to close to a dwelling.

On 10/23/2022, Tr. Haverly-Johndro was assisting Cpl. Dube with a traffic stop in Carmel when he observed a vehicle travel past them with the muffler dragging on the roadway.  Tr. Haverly-Johndro stopped the vehicle and made contact with the operator and passenger.  Further investigation revealed the registration to the vehicle was suspended for a toll violation.  The vehicle came back registered to the passenger, John Clifford (58 YOA of Bangor).  Tr. Haverly-Johndro charged Clifford with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.

On Oct. 22, 2022, Tr. Dwelley conducted a stop on a vehicle for several vehicle defects in Prentiss. Through the course of the stop, it was discovered that the driver, Jeffrey Macy 56 YOA of Carroll Plt. was suspended and the plates on the vehicle were falsely attached. Macy also had no insurance on the vehicle and had open containers of alcohol in the center console. Tr. Dwelley summonsed Macy accordingly and the vehicle was towed.

On Oct. 22, 2022, Cpl. Dube conducted a traffic stop on a silver SUV for speed in Etna.  The operator of the vehicle was identified as Quentin Logan, 48 YOA, of Kittery.  The traffic stop revealed that Logan was suspended for Failure to appear.  Logan was issued a summons for OAS.
        
On Oct. 19, 2022, Tr. Bragan was monitoring southbound traffic on I-95 in Hampden when he observed a vehicle and noted that the operator was not wearing a seatbelt. Tr. Bragan initiated at traffic stop and identified the driver as Michael Handy. Upon further investigation Tr. Bragan learned that Mr. Handy had a revoked status and was a habitual offender with two prior Operating After Revocation (OAR) convictions. Mr. Handy was also on bail. Mr. Handy was placed under arrest for felony OAR and violation of conditions of release. 

On Oct. 20, 2022, Tr. Ramp stopped a vehicle for traveling 96 mph in a 70-mph zone.  Tr. Ramp identified the operator as Kyle Colegrove, 23, of St. Albans.  Tr. Ramp learned that Kyle’s license was suspended.  Tr. Ramp summonsed Kyle for OAS and issued him a VSAC for speeding.         

On Oct. 21, 2022, Tr. Ramp was looking to speak with Cristina Mills, 38 of Etna regarding a crash.  Tr. Ramp was also aware that Cristina had an active warrant for her arrest.  Tr. Ramp located Cristina at her residence in Etna.  Tr. Ramp arrested Cristina on the warrant and transported her to the Penobscot County Jail where she was booked on the warrant.  Tr. Ramp also spoke with Cristina’s probation officer who placed a probation hold on her.    

On 10/16/2022 at approximately 0930 hours Cpl. Hashey and Sgt. Meserve responded to a Personal Injury crash on the Exeter Road in Garland. The operator, 49-year-old Bridgette Hamilton of Garland was the only occupant of the vehicle. Hamilton was transported to Sebasticook Valley Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.  

On Oct. 20, 2022, Cpl. Jeffrey Taylor responded to a burglary complaint at Hancock Grocery in Hancock. The suspect stole approximately $2800 in cash, checks, and change from the safe. Investigation continues.  

On. Oct. 23, 2022, Sgt. Endre located a male wanted for DV assault by Ellsworth PD. Alan Van Reijsen (52) was arrested on the warrant in Ellsworth and transported to the Hancock County jail. Ellsworth PD assisted.
 

On Oct. 9, 2022, Tr. Creamer went to 34 Highland Ave. in Bradley to speak with Kevin Lane 51 YOA of that address. While speaking with Kevin Tr. Creamer learned that Kevin had an active warrant for his arrest for failure to appear.  Kevin was arrested and taken to Old Town PD where he was bailed by a bail commissioner.

On Oct. 11, 2022, Tr. Bean stopped a vehicle for speed on Route 15 in Corinth, when he came in contact with operator Deven Flynn 36 YOA.  It was determined during the course of the stop that Deven had an outstanding arrest warrant for failure to appear.  Deven was ultimately arrested and transported to Penobscot County Jail.

On 10/15/2022, Tr. Haverly-Johndro was monitoring traffic on I-95 Northbound in Hampden.  Tr. Haverly-Johndro clocked a vehicle with his radar at 107 MPH in a marked 70 MPH zone.  Tr. Haverly-Johndro stopped the vehicle and identified the operator as Abdirahim Mohamed (22 years old of Portland).  Abdirahim was subsequently charged with criminal speed.

On 10/12/2022, Troopers responded to Glenburn for a reported disorderly complaint. As a result of the investigation, Preston Kay (20 years old of Glenburn) was arrested for a bail violation and charged with domestic violence assault and violation of conditional release.

On Oct. 12, 2022, Cpl. Taylor arrested John Goodwin, 38 of Hancock, for having active warrants for his arrest after Goodwin called ‘911’ to see if he had any warrants for his arrest.  Hancock SO assisted.

On Oct. 13, 2022, Cpl. Taylor responded to a theft complaint in Hancock where four vehicles at a fire department training site were missing their catalytic converters.  Investigation continues. 

On Oct. 15, 2022, Cpl. Dube was patrolling I95 in Bangor and conducted a traffic stop on a sedan for poor operation.  The operator of the vehicle was identified as Corey Day, 53 YOA of Milford.  Signs of impairment were noted and SFST’s were conducted. Sgt. Bustard responded to assist.  Day was arrested for OUI and taken to Troop E for an intox test.  He was found to be over the legal limit and charged with OUI.

On Oct. 13, 2022, Tr. Bragan was dispatched to a burglary on the Hudson Road in Corinth. It was reported the suspect uncrewed a panel on the back of the garage and made entry before stealing items from inside. As a result of the investigation, Andrew Wright (19yo). Tr. Bragan located Andrew at a residence in Hudson. Trooper Bragan conducted an interview with Andrew who admitted to being the one who broke in. Andrew was charged with burglary and theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. 

On Oct. 12, 2022, Tr. Gould conducted a traffic stop on I-95 southbound in Hermon for a defective headlight.  Cosmo Braonin Rosalie Buck-Kennedy, (29) showed suspended status for medical reasons.  She was summonsed for OAS.
              
On Oct. 13, 2022, Tr. Gould conducted a traffic stop on I-95 southbound in Bangor for expired registration.  Ian-Tor Bright, (22), showed suspended status for failing to maintain liability insurance.  He was summonsed for OAS.
              
On Oct. 11, 2022, Tr. Nelson conducted a traffic stop at mm167 (Etna) for a vehicle going 100 in a 70 zone.  The driver, Destiny Duke (24), was summonsed for criminal speed.

On Oct. 15, 2022, Tr. Mattson received a burglary complaint from a resident of Route 1 in Sullivan. 3 – 5 thousand dollars’ worth of artwork was taken. Investigation continues. 

On Oct. 15, 2022, Tr. Sawyer responded to a PI crash involving a van and a bicycle.  Darrell Copeland (70) of Princeton backed his van from the Shell/Freshies parking lot across Main St. and struck a bicycle ridden by Chayann Dana (68) of Indian Twp.  Chayann was transported by ambulance to the Calais Hospital with minor injuries.

On Oct. 15, 2022, Cpl. Silk stopped to check on a vehicle which was pulled over on the side of I95 in Old Town. While checking driver, Cpl. Silk observed indicators of illegal drugs in the vehicle. After an investigation, Allison Badger, 33 YOA was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine. 5.5 grams of Methamphetamine were located on Badger’s person and vehicle along with suspected Heroin, Xanax and homemade pills which will be tested at a later date.  

On Oct. 16, 2022, at approximately 0931 hours, Tr. Plaisted was called out for a criminal mischief complaint at the Hudson Post Office.  The complainant called to report that a female subject broke a window after becoming upset. As a result of the investigation Tiffany Sanborn, 19, of Hudson was later located at her address and charged with criminal mischief. 
     
On Oct. 9, 2022, Cpl. Reed stopped a vehicle on the Shore Rd. in Castine for traveling over 90MPh in a posted 45MPH zone. Driver was identified as Luke Simpson (22) of Rockport MA. He was issued a summons for criminal speed. The front passenger was identified as Joshua Goncalves-Radding (20) of NY, and he was issued a summons for possession of liquor by a minor after throwing alcohol out of the vehicle during the traffic stop. (NOTE: We corrected the spelling of Concalves-Radding)

On Oct. 11, 2022, Tr. Rose took a theft report from a local plant Nursery, who reported that a customer had left with a few plants without paying. The investigation continues. 

On Oct. 12, 2022, Tr. Rose issued an OAS-infraction ticket to Jacob Silverman (35) of Hancock after an interaction in Ellsworth where Silverman was operating a motor vehicle. 

On Oct. 12, 2022, Tr. Rose investigated a crash in Blue Hill involving a vehicle that drove into the Walgreens building. No charges were filed as a result of the investigation. 

On Oct. 10, 2022, At approximately 0836 hours, Tr. Pina conducted a traffic stop on a black GMC Envoy on Union Street in Bangor, which he knew was being operated by Kelly Slobuszewski, 40, of Lagrange. Before stopping the vehicle, Tr. Pina knew that Kelly had a suspended driver's license and an active warrant for her arrest from previous contacts. As a result of the traffic stop, Tr. Pina placed Kelly under arrest for her warrant and operating after suspension and transported her to Penobscot County Jail.

On Oct. 5, 2022, Cpl. Dube and Sgt. Endre conducted a traffic stop on I95 in Etna for an inspection sticker violation.  The operator was identified as Michael Tarr, 38 YOA.  Tarr’s license was suspended for failing to appear.  Tarr was issued a summons for OAS.  
              
On Oct. 2, 2022, Tr. Tlumac responded to 16 Pomroy Lane in Levant for the report of an unwanted person. The complainant stated Davis Madore (73) has been living with her for almost two years. Tr. Tlumac found Davis had two warrants for his arrest and no money to bail. Davis was arrested and transported to the Penobscot County Jail.

On Oct. 07, 2022, Tr. Tlumac and SGT Meserve responded to 300 Stetson Road West, in Levant for the report of a domestic dispute. Ultimately Lisa Milliken (49) was arrested and transported to the Penobscot County Jail for DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ASSAULT. 

On Oct. 5, 2022, Tr. Miles Carpenter responded to a local store in Sullivan where it was reported that Wayne Kane, 53 of Sullivan, had stolen a couple of cans of alcohol from the store.  pr. Carpenter located Kane and summonsed him for theft.  Kane was also served a trespass notice not to return to the Dollar General in Sullivan.

On Oct. 6, 2022, Tr. Keith York and Cpl. Jeff Taylor responded to a crash in Topsfield where the operator, Shane Kerrigan, 26 of Charlotte, was summonsed for operating after suspension and violation of conditional release. 

On Oct. 7, 2022, Tr. Keith York responded to a complaint in Charlotte of a truck passing a stopped school bus on the right-hand shoulder and almost hitting a child.  As a result of the investigation Carlton Downes, 42 of Edmunds, was summonsed for passing a stopped school bus.

On Oct. 8, 2022, Tr. Peterson was able to return stolen property to the Shearer’s at a residence on the Asgard Rd in Lakeville. Tr. Kurth had located the stolen items on 10/7/2022 and advised Tr. Peterson where they were. The items included power tools, a Polaris side by side, grow lights, an air compressor, and other misc. items.

On Oct. 4, 2022, Tr. Ramp arrested Jessica Laliberte, 46 of Corinth at her residence.  Laliberte was transported to the Penobscot County jail and booked on the warrant. 

On Oct. 3, 2022, at approximately 0440 hours, a complainant called 911 to report that a male subject entered her house on Depot St. in Mattawamkeag and refused to leave the property. The male subject, man told Tr. Kurth he ran out of gas, had no money, his phone died, and he was cold. Ken’s Auto Service towed the vehicle and took him back to Medway.

On Oct. 9, 2022, Cpl. Hashey was called out for a wrong way driver at approximately 0230 hours. It was reported that a vehicle was traveling northbound in the southbound lane from mile marker 182 in Hampden. Cpl. Hashey met the vehicle in the area of mile marker 191 in Orono and the vehicle stopped in the passing lane. The 69-year-old driver was in a confused state. Orono Ambulance responded to the scene and found that the subject was having a diabetic emergency. He was transported to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. 

On Oct. 6, 2022, Tr. Matthew Rose conducted a traffic stop on Rt. 1 in Princeton for a traffic infraction. As a result of the traffic stop Lewey Harnois (37) of Grand Lake Stream, was issued a summons for failing to register a motor vehicle. 

On Oct. 6, 2022, as a result of a bail check conducted in Dedham, Tr. Travis Chapman issued Aaron Gallegos (31) of Dedham, a summons for numerous bail violations. 

On Oct. 8, 2022, Tr. Einar Mattson responded to an auto accident at Buttercup Ln and Old County Rd, Hancock. The operator of the vehicle, , Henry Whitmore 64 of Hancock was arrested for OUI and conditional release violation. (NOTE: This record was corrected to include the correct name of the person arrested. Initially we listed the complainant. We apologize for the error.)
 

On Sept. 27, 2022, Sgt. Bustard summonsed Michael Michaud 33 YOA of Greenbush for OAS as the result of a traffic stop in Bangor.

On Sept. 29, 2022, Sgt. Bustard summonsed Megan Cookson (35) of Levant for Operating After Suspension as the result of a traffic stop in Kenduskeag.  

On Sept. 28, 2022, Cpl. Dube conducted a traffic stop on I95 in Bangor on a black pickup truck for traveling 96 miles per hour in a 60 mile per hour zone.  The operator of the vehicle was identified as Steven Beardsley, 22 YOA of Millinocket.  Beardsley was issued a summons for criminal speed.

On Sept. 28, 2022, Cpl. Dube received a report of a theft of a push lawnmower in Enfield.  An Enfield man called to report that he had arrived home and a mower that he had placed in his yard for sale was gone.  The matter remains under investigation. Anyone with information should call 207-973-3700 x 9.

On Sept. 29, 2022, Tr. Peterson stopped a truck in Mattawamkeag for not having a license plate. The operator, Anthony Hannah (41), had a suspended license out of Connecticut. Tr. Peterson charged Hannah with Operating without a Driver’s License.

On Sept. 23, 2022, Tr. Bragan received a report from Versant Power of a Justin Masters stealing power from their meter. Tr. Bragan was advised that Justin’s power was shut off and he broke the lock to the meter and reestablished power which he was not paying for. Tr. Bragan located Justin in the Penobscot County Jail where he conducted an interview. Justin admitted to breaking into the meter and reconnecting the power. Justin was charged with criminal mischief and theft of services. 

On Sept. 22, 2022, Tr. Gould and Tr. Ramp attended a K9 seminar at the new prison facility in Windham, hosted by the Maine Department of Corrections.  K9 handlers from several PD’s, Sheriffs Offices’, as well as handlers from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and New Hampshire attended.

On Sept. 27, 2022, At approximately 0700 hours, Tr. Plaisted was called out for the report of a family fight at a residence in Corinth.  As a result of the investigation John Swan, 50, was arrested for DV Assault and transported to PCJ in Bangor where no bail was awarded. 

On Sept. 25, 2022, at approximately 2159 hours, after an investigation, Tpr. Pina arrested Joshua Qualls, 36, of Howland, for domestic violence assault.

On Oct. 1, 2022, Tr. Olmstead stopped a vehicle operated by Kyle Manzo, 25 of Bangor, for 101 MPH in a 70 MPH zone on I-95 in Carmel. Kyle’s Maine driver’s license was suspended. Kyle was summonsed for Criminal Speed and OAS.

On Sept. 26, 2022, Tr. Steven Mahon responded to a report of a burglary in Hancock where a residence was broken into and vandalized.  Tr. Josh Lander and Tr. Dave Yankowsky assisted with the investigation.  Evidence was collected and investigation continues.

On Sept. 29, 2022, Sgt. Jeffrey Ingemi summonsed Zachary Beal, 19 of Milbridge, for possession of alcohol by a minor after a traffic stop in Steuben.

On Sept. 30, 2022, Cpl. Jeffrey Taylor assisted Hancock SO by responding to an assault complaint in Lamoine Conflicting information was received by both parties and the case will go to the DA for review.  

On Oct. 1, 2022, Tr. Einar Mattson responded to a two-vehicle accident on Route 3, Trenton. Brenda Richardson (68) Bar Harbor was arrested for OUI alcohol.

On Sept. 27, 2022, Tr. Rose investigated a PI crash on Route 1 in Topsfield. Merle Foster (63) of Linneus was driving south on Route 1. Due to heavy fog, he went off the roadway right and got sucked into the ditch. The fully loaded semi-truck and trailer went airborne over a driveway and struck a telephone pole before coming to a stop. Merle suffered minor injuries from the crash. He was transported to the hospital by the Princeton Fire Department. The roadway was partially shut down until MDOT could assist with cleaning up the debris from the crash. Leonard’s Heavy Rescue responded and removed the truck from the ditch. 

The Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Silver Alert for 71-year old Michael Holmes of Vienna. Mr. Holmes was last seen on foot leaving a residence on Tower Road in Vienna Thursday , October 6, 2022 with plans to go to Winthrop. He has not been seen by family since. Mr. Holmes who suffers from cognitive issues is a white male, 6’00”, 225 lbs., with brown hair and blue eyes. Mr. Holmes does not have his cell phone on him and it is unknown what he was last wearing. If you see Mr. Holmes or have any information please call 911 or the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office at 207.624.7076