Maine State Police

On April 6, 2025, Troopers from the Maine State Police Central Field Troop conducted a traffic stop on an SUV for a motor vehicle violation in Farmingdale. During the stop, Troopers developed probable cause to believe the operator, 32-year-old Samantha Robinson of Augusta was operating under the influence of alcohol. Robinson was subsequently arrested and charged with Operating Under the Influence.

The front seat passenger, 61-year-old Sheena Wright of Augusta, was taken into custody on an active Failure to Appear misdemeanor arrest warrant related to a theft charge.

Further investigation revealed that a rear seat passenger, 19-year-old Nevaeh Harris of New York City, initially provided Troopers with a false name. Harris was found to be in possession of approximately 44.9 grams of cocaine base (commonly referred to as “crack”) and 8.8 grams of fentanyl.

Harris was arrested and charged with two counts of Unlawful Trafficking of Cocaine Base, one count of Aggravated Trafficking of Fentanyl, and one count of Falsifying Physical Evidence. Wright and Harris were transported to the Kennebec County Jail.

On Monday, April 13, 2026, at approximately 6:08 PM, Troopers from Maine State Police Central Field Troop responded to Route 1 in Stockton Springs for a report of a head-on collision involving two vehicles.

Preliminary investigation shows that a truck driven by 42-year-old Adam Sorrentino of Belfast, was traveling westbound when he struck an eastbound Subaru Forester driven by 77-year-old Anne Pomroy of Old Orchard Beach. Ms. Pomroy suffered serious injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Mr. Sorrentino was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The cause of the crash is under investigation. Anyone who witnessed or has information about this crash is encouraged to contact Trooper Ryan Nadeau at 207.624.7076 X9.

On Friday, April 10, 2026, at approximately 6:30 PM, the Bath Police Department responded to a reported disturbance.

During the investigation, a male subject, identified as 45-year-old Tanner Dostie of Brunswick, made statements to responding officers that prompted further investigation. As a result, investigators conducted a search at a residence in Brunswick, where a deceased adult male was located.

The deceased was transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta, where an autopsy will be performed to confirm positive identification and determine the cause and manner of death. Tanner Dostie has been charged with Murder and was transported to the Cumberland County Jail.

The investigation is being conducted by the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit South, with assistance from the Bath Police Department, Brunswick Police Department, Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office, and the Office of the State Fire Marshal. This remains an active and ongoing investigation. No additional information is being released at this time.

On Friday, April 3, 2026, at approximately 5:02 AM, Troopers responded to a single vehicle crash on I-95 at mile marker 220 northbound in Howland.

The 2024 Freightliner box truck was on its side approximately 50 feet off the roadway, into the trees when State Police arrived. The operator, 55-year-old Kwasi Baidu of Bangor was trapped in the cab and extricated by Howland Fire and EMS and was transported to Eastern Maine Medical Center with minor injuries.

Speed and snow/rain conditions were likely factors in the crash. Lane two was closed for several hours while the vehicle was removed from the tree line. Howland Fire and EMS and Union Street Towing assisted on scene.

On Friday, April 3, 2026, at approximately 9:07 AM, a Maine Turnpike Authority maintenance employee reported being rear-ended shortly after entering his truck, having just completed roadside debris cleanup on southbound I-95 at mile marker 57 in Cumberland.

Troopers responding to the scene observed a 2023 white Toyota Corolla with significant front-end damage blocking the right lane. The maintenance employee’s green 2020 GMC pickup truck was located in a ditch, suffering extensive rear-end damage. The Toyota was operated by 26-year-old Eric Sullivan of Lewiston.

The preliminary investigation indicates Sullivan may have fallen asleep while traveling in the right lane, veered into the breakdown lane, and collided with the maintenance vehicle, which had its green and amber warning lights activated. The maintenance employee, identified as 61-year-old Robert Brown of Poland, sustained minor injuries, and was transported to Maine Medical Center in Portland. Sullivan was not injured.

Traffic was reduced to one lane for nearly an hour while crews worked to clear the scene. Sullivan was cited for Driving to Endanger and other motor vehicle violations. The crash remains under investigation.

On Friday, April 3, 2026, at approximately 7:00 AM, Troopers responded to a crash on Interstate 295 northbound near mile marker 16 in Yarmouth. The initial crash involved a single vehicle that left the roadway and came to rest in the median.

Two passing vehicles stopped on the median shoulder to assist the driver of the crashed vehicle. While those individuals were outside their vehicles, another vehicle traveling northbound struck the two stopped vehicles pushing one of them into the original vehicle in the median. The striking vehicle then became fully engulfed in flames. All individuals involved were able to exit their vehicles safely, and no injuries were reported.

Troopers worked the scene with the Yarmouth Police Department, Yarmouth Fire/Rescue, and the Maine Department of Transportation. The scene was cleared within approximately one hour of the initial 911 call. The crash remains under investigation. No additional information is available at this time.

On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at approximately 11:36 PM, the Maine State Police received multiple reports of a vehicle stopped in the northbound travel lane of Interstate 95 near mile marker 157 in Newport.

While Troopers were responding to the reports, additional information was received indicating a crash had occurred involving the same vehicle and a tractor-trailer. The preliminary investigation determined that a 2013 Chevrolet Volt, operated by 33-year-old Juan Guallpa of Lempster, New Hampshire, was stationary in the northbound travel lane when it was struck from behind by a 2021 Freightliner. The impact pushed the Chevrolet Volt into the median.

The tractor-trailer also entered the median, where it rolled onto its passenger side and came to rest across both southbound lanes of travel. Guallpa was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the tractor-trailer sustained minor injuries and was transported to Sebasticook Valley Hospital for treatment. At this time, it remains unknown why Guallpa’s vehicle was stopped in the travel lane.

Both northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 95 were shut down following the crash, and traffic was diverted. The northbound lanes were reopened at approximately 3:00 a.m. Southbound traffic remains reduced to one lane as crews continue working to remove the tractor-trailer. Cleanup and removal efforts are expected to take approximately eight hours.

Anyone with information related to this crash is asked to contact Trooper Joshua Staples at 207-973-3700, extension 9.

On Thursday March 26, Troopers from the Northern Field Troop responded to a domestic violence complaint in Sedgewick. As a result of the investigation, 31-year-old Caleb Heanssler of Deer Isle was located after a search of a wooded area at a residence in Deere Isle. Heanssler was arrested without further incident. 

Heanssler was charged with Domestic Violence Stalking, 4 Counts of Violation of Conditions of Release, Violation of Protection Order and for an outstanding arrest warrant for Domestic Violence Terrorizing. The Maine Warden Service, Hancock County Sheriff’s Office and members from the Maine State Police Tactical Team assisted the Northern Field Troop with the investigation and arrest. 

The Maine State Police Special Victims Unit initiated an investigation earlier this month after receiving a direct report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The tip originated from a 14-year-old girl in Florida who reported inappropriate online communication with an adult male. The investigation involved 32-year-old Nicholas Nadeau of Winslow, Maine, who is now deceased. At the time of his death, the investigation was in its preliminary stages.

During that early phase, investigators identified evidence consistent with sexual exploitation offenses. Due to the death of Nadeau, the case has been closed, and no charges will be filed. Investigative resources will be focused on other active cases. The Maine State Police recognize the courage of those who come forward in these types of cases. Their willingness to report these incidents plays an important role in protecting others and helping law enforcement identify and investigate these crimes.

Anyone who believes they may have been the victim of a similar incident is encouraged to report it to their local law enforcement agency or through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

On Monday, March 23, 2026, at approximately 7:02 PM, Maine State Police responded to a crash on Interstate 95 northbound near mile marker 189 in Veazie.

The initial investigation indicates that an 18-year-old female from Bangor, operating a 2013 Kia Sorento, lost control of her vehicle due to snowy road conditions and came to rest in the median. She exited the vehicle and was standing behind the guardrail when a 54-year-old man from Medford stopped to assist and joined her behind the guardrail. His wife, who was traveling with him, called 911 while the two were outside of their vehicles. While both were outside their vehicles, they were struck by a passing vehicle operated by a 19-year-old female from Old Town, who lost control in the snowy conditions.

Preliminary information suggests the man may have attempted to shield the young driver at the time of the crash. Both pedestrians were thrown down an embankment. The 18-year-old sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The 54-year-old sustained serious injuries and remains in critical condition.

The operator of the striking vehicle also sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Speed is not believed to be a factor in the crash. The incident remains under investigation.