Yes, it’s warmer out. No, you can’t walk around naked.
EAST MACHIAS - Police arrested an East Machias man after he decided to take a walk in the buff.
On March 28, Tpr. Greg Burns received several reports of a male subject walking around naked in the area of the Means Cottage Road in East Machias.
Tpr. Greg Burns and Tpr. Michael Southard located the subject, Richard Bryant, 11-26-70, at his residence in East Machias and placed him under arrest for indecent conduct.
Man allegedly stole piggy bank
LUBEC – Three people have been arrested and charged in connection with the theft of a Lubec woman’s piggy bank.
On March 29, Tpr. Staci Carpenter received a theft complaint from a woman in Lubec who had discovered that Gordon Glynn, 36, had stolen a piggy bank containing approximately $64 in change from her residence the day before.
The investigation disclosed that Brett Matthews, 20, and Alexandria Lachapelle, 19, were also involved in the theft. The trio attempted to cash in the change at McFadden’s Variety Store but the clerk refused.
All three were arrested. Matthews for violation of conditions of release and receiving stolen property; Glynn for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer; and Lachapelle for receiving stolen property,
Man killed in head-on collision
WASHINGTON – State Police said an elderly man died when his car collided head-on with a second car in the town of Washington. The crash took place on Route 17 near Linscott's Store on the morning of March 31.
Trooper Jason Madore said the dead man may have experienced a medical problem as he was driving. Witnesses told him they saw the man slump over the steering wheel moments before the crash. His car crossed the centerline of the road and struck the second car head-on. Following the crash the man's car overturned, coming to rest on its roof in the road.
The victim's name is being withheld as troopers locate relatives to notify them of the death.
The second car was driven by Tiffany King, 31, of Freedom, who was flown by helicopter to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. She was trapped inside her car for a time. Her passenger, Darrell Mank, 28, of Freedom, was taken by ambulance to Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
Route 17 at the crash site was closed for about two hours as troopers investigated the crash.
Blood-covered man attempts entry
ORONO – Police were called to deal with a blood encrusted man beating on an apartment door with a stick.
On March 27, around 1:36 a.m., Officers Derek Dinsmore and Jason Zalva were called to Orchard Trails for the report of a bloody man banging on a door with a stick. When they arrived on scene, Dinsmore saw someone run upstairs and pursued them and Zalva saw the man with what appeared to be a yard stick banging on the door of the apartment and he appeared upset. The man’s face and hands were covered in dried blood.
Zalva was able to approach him without being observed and took the man, who was later identified as Bradley Yates, 20, no listed address, into custody. The officer noted he appeared intoxicated.
Yates did not speak with officers and there was no information on why he was covered in blood.
He was taken to Penobscot County Jail where he became belligerent towards corrections officers and was unable to sign the summons. Police left the following summonses: criminal mischief, criminal trespass, disorderly conduct and illegal possession of alcohol by a minor.
Mar 31, 2009
Mar 25, 2009
Criminal Mischief & Extra mischief
Compiled from area police reports by Katy England
Ski season
OLD TOWN – Police located two pairs of cross country skis stuck into a snow bank on College Avenue. Anyone who wishes to claim them should call Old Town Police with a description of the skis at 827-3984.
Three-town compliance check
OLD TOWN/ORONO/VEAZIE – A three-town compliance check started out well, but ended in arrests over the weekend as police from Old Town, Orono and Veazie checked up on how businesses were checking IDs and staying within guidelines set forth by their respective towns.
On Saturday, March 21, police from Old Town, Orono and Veazie held undercover compliance checks at various businesses. The detail started around 5 p.m. and continued until around 3 a.m. on March 22. Police were assisted by two 18-year-old criminal justice students from Husson University. The students wore wires, had no identification and were instructed not to lie (i.e., if someone asked their age they told the truth).
Sgt. Travis Roy of Old Town Police told reporters that of the seven establishments that sold liquor in Old Town, all denied the underaged students alcohol when they couldn't provide ID.
"This is great. They're [the establishments] all doing a very good job," said Roy. "The River Coalition and Old Town Police Department are working very closely to do whatever we can to curb underage drinking."
Sgt. Scott Wilcox of Orono Police was also pleased with how few violations came up.
"That's really good. That's what we're really looking for," he said.
Wilcox pointed out that the funds for the detail came from a grant from Bangor Public Health and Wellness.
However, Orono issued administrative violations to several area businesses.
Officers Derek Dinsmore, Stephen Marko, Christine McAvoy and Det. Andrew Whitehouse were working the detail near the Big Apple when they observed a man leaving with two 30 packs of beer and placing them in a car. Marko and Whitehouse stopped the car and spoke to the driver, Maley Rosen, 18, of Orono, and informed her that it was illegal to transport alcohol when one is underage. They also spoke to the man who reportedly bought the liquor, identified as Brendon Crosby, 19, of Orono, and confiscated a false identification. Rosen was charged with illegal transportation of alcohol by a minor and Crosby was charged with illegal possession of alcohol by a minor. Police then issued an administrative violation to the store's clerk, Scott Willey, 48, who sold Crosby the booze. The store manager will also be issued a summons.
Around 10 p.m., the underage undercover, along with another plainclothes officers, went into the Bear Brew Pub. Neither were carded upon entrance. The students went to the bar, ordered vodka on the rocks, paid for it and returned to the table. The pair left and uniformed officers entered and issued a violation to Matthew Haskell, 30, owner of the Bear Brew, and Daniel Magoon, 22, the bartender who served the alcohol.
Around 12:30 a.m., police went to check several areas of compliance for the 103 Ultra Lounge. The State Fire Marshall and several police agencies were called, including Old Town, Veazie and Maine State Police.
Police found the bar populated with more customers than they anticipated. The establishment was occupied well over capacity, with approximately 845 patrons.
The following summonses were issued inside:
Overcrowding, blocked fire exits, three counts of failure to offer food, and four counts of allowing visibly intoxicated persons in the bar.
Some patrons became agitated and combative, which resulted in the following charges:
A patron was charged with domestic assault; another with disorderly conduct, failure to disperse and failure to submit to arrest or detention; another with obstructing government administration, failure to disperse and failure to submit to arrest or detention; another with disorderly conduct, criminal mischief and failure to disperse; and another with disorderly conduct and refusal to submit to arrest.
Handcuffed man leaps from second story
ORONO – A unnamed man somehow escaped serious injury despite jumping out of a second story window while handcuffed.
On March 20, around 12 noon, police were called to Orchard trails to perform a felony bail check on a man whose name is being withheld due to his medical condition. He had reportedly failed to inform the court of his change of address. During a search, contraband was found, which also violated his bail.
Detective Andrew Whitehouse placed him under arrest and placed him on a stool in a kitchen where Officer Seth Burnes was present. Without warning, the man leapt to his feet, bolted across the room, and dove head first out the second story window.
After a brief pursuit, he was apprehended and taken to Eastern Maine Medical Center for a physical and psychological evaluation.
He was charged with two counts of violation of bail and one count of escape.
Car stolen
OLD TOWN – Police are on the lookout for a stolen vehicle that was taken from Sullivan's Towing in Old Town.
The owner of Sullivan's Towing had his Lincoln Town Car for sale in front of his business. He told police he had shown the car to a prospective buyer on Saturday, March 21, but thought he had locked it up. An employee last saw the car 3 a.m. on Sunday. The owner noted he did keep a spare set of keys hidden in the vehicle.
The car is described as a light green Lincoln Town Car, no license plates. Anyone with information should call Old Town Police 827-3984.
Huge drug bust
DEDHAM/MILBRIDGE - The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) said $30,000 worth of heroin bound for Hancock and Washington County was seized this week from inside the air cleaner of a car. A Milbridge couple is under arrest. Drug agents say a second man is being sought and additional arrests are also likely.
Charged with aggravated trafficking of heroin is Stuart Ray, 47, and his wife, Michelle Ray, 43. Both were arrested at their High Street home in Milbridge on Wednesday and have now been released on bail from the Washington County Jail. Agents said an arrest warrant has also been issued for 48-year-old Michael Thibeau of Harrington for the same charge.
MDEA Supervisor Michael Crabtree said the trio has been under investigation for the past two months as they are suspected of importing large amounts of heroin into Maine from Connecticut. Acting on a tip, agents, along with State Police and the Hancock Sheriff's Department, stopped the car Thibeau was driving on Tuesday along Route 1. The officers, aided by a Sgt. Alden Bustard and his K-9, Zack, found 850 bags of heroin hidden inside the car's air cleaner. The car was registered to Michelle Ray.
Thibeau was released as the investigation continued. On Wednesday, armed with a search warrant, Milbridge Police and the Washington Sheriff's deputies assisted agents in searching the Rays' home, where an additional 10 bags of heroin were found. An arrest warrant for Thibeau was then issued.
Agents said the heroin found in the 1999 Subaru was bundled together in 50-bag increments and found in the air cleaner after the State Police dog was used to help search the car. The heroin had reportedly been picked up earlier in Connecticut and driven to Maine by Thibeau, who was going to deliver the drugs to the Rays. Agents said the heroin was destined to be sold in Hancock and Washington counties and that the trio is suspected of bringing other large amounts of heroin from Connecticut to Maine in the past two months.
Ski season
OLD TOWN – Police located two pairs of cross country skis stuck into a snow bank on College Avenue. Anyone who wishes to claim them should call Old Town Police with a description of the skis at 827-3984.
Three-town compliance check
OLD TOWN/ORONO/VEAZIE – A three-town compliance check started out well, but ended in arrests over the weekend as police from Old Town, Orono and Veazie checked up on how businesses were checking IDs and staying within guidelines set forth by their respective towns.
On Saturday, March 21, police from Old Town, Orono and Veazie held undercover compliance checks at various businesses. The detail started around 5 p.m. and continued until around 3 a.m. on March 22. Police were assisted by two 18-year-old criminal justice students from Husson University. The students wore wires, had no identification and were instructed not to lie (i.e., if someone asked their age they told the truth).
Sgt. Travis Roy of Old Town Police told reporters that of the seven establishments that sold liquor in Old Town, all denied the underaged students alcohol when they couldn't provide ID.
"This is great. They're [the establishments] all doing a very good job," said Roy. "The River Coalition and Old Town Police Department are working very closely to do whatever we can to curb underage drinking."
Sgt. Scott Wilcox of Orono Police was also pleased with how few violations came up.
"That's really good. That's what we're really looking for," he said.
Wilcox pointed out that the funds for the detail came from a grant from Bangor Public Health and Wellness.
However, Orono issued administrative violations to several area businesses.
Officers Derek Dinsmore, Stephen Marko, Christine McAvoy and Det. Andrew Whitehouse were working the detail near the Big Apple when they observed a man leaving with two 30 packs of beer and placing them in a car. Marko and Whitehouse stopped the car and spoke to the driver, Maley Rosen, 18, of Orono, and informed her that it was illegal to transport alcohol when one is underage. They also spoke to the man who reportedly bought the liquor, identified as Brendon Crosby, 19, of Orono, and confiscated a false identification. Rosen was charged with illegal transportation of alcohol by a minor and Crosby was charged with illegal possession of alcohol by a minor. Police then issued an administrative violation to the store's clerk, Scott Willey, 48, who sold Crosby the booze. The store manager will also be issued a summons.
Around 10 p.m., the underage undercover, along with another plainclothes officers, went into the Bear Brew Pub. Neither were carded upon entrance. The students went to the bar, ordered vodka on the rocks, paid for it and returned to the table. The pair left and uniformed officers entered and issued a violation to Matthew Haskell, 30, owner of the Bear Brew, and Daniel Magoon, 22, the bartender who served the alcohol.
Around 12:30 a.m., police went to check several areas of compliance for the 103 Ultra Lounge. The State Fire Marshall and several police agencies were called, including Old Town, Veazie and Maine State Police.
Police found the bar populated with more customers than they anticipated. The establishment was occupied well over capacity, with approximately 845 patrons.
The following summonses were issued inside:
Overcrowding, blocked fire exits, three counts of failure to offer food, and four counts of allowing visibly intoxicated persons in the bar.
Some patrons became agitated and combative, which resulted in the following charges:
A patron was charged with domestic assault; another with disorderly conduct, failure to disperse and failure to submit to arrest or detention; another with obstructing government administration, failure to disperse and failure to submit to arrest or detention; another with disorderly conduct, criminal mischief and failure to disperse; and another with disorderly conduct and refusal to submit to arrest.
Handcuffed man leaps from second story
ORONO – A unnamed man somehow escaped serious injury despite jumping out of a second story window while handcuffed.
On March 20, around 12 noon, police were called to Orchard trails to perform a felony bail check on a man whose name is being withheld due to his medical condition. He had reportedly failed to inform the court of his change of address. During a search, contraband was found, which also violated his bail.
Detective Andrew Whitehouse placed him under arrest and placed him on a stool in a kitchen where Officer Seth Burnes was present. Without warning, the man leapt to his feet, bolted across the room, and dove head first out the second story window.
After a brief pursuit, he was apprehended and taken to Eastern Maine Medical Center for a physical and psychological evaluation.
He was charged with two counts of violation of bail and one count of escape.
Car stolen
OLD TOWN – Police are on the lookout for a stolen vehicle that was taken from Sullivan's Towing in Old Town.
The owner of Sullivan's Towing had his Lincoln Town Car for sale in front of his business. He told police he had shown the car to a prospective buyer on Saturday, March 21, but thought he had locked it up. An employee last saw the car 3 a.m. on Sunday. The owner noted he did keep a spare set of keys hidden in the vehicle.
The car is described as a light green Lincoln Town Car, no license plates. Anyone with information should call Old Town Police 827-3984.
Huge drug bust
DEDHAM/MILBRIDGE - The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) said $30,000 worth of heroin bound for Hancock and Washington County was seized this week from inside the air cleaner of a car. A Milbridge couple is under arrest. Drug agents say a second man is being sought and additional arrests are also likely.
Charged with aggravated trafficking of heroin is Stuart Ray, 47, and his wife, Michelle Ray, 43. Both were arrested at their High Street home in Milbridge on Wednesday and have now been released on bail from the Washington County Jail. Agents said an arrest warrant has also been issued for 48-year-old Michael Thibeau of Harrington for the same charge.
MDEA Supervisor Michael Crabtree said the trio has been under investigation for the past two months as they are suspected of importing large amounts of heroin into Maine from Connecticut. Acting on a tip, agents, along with State Police and the Hancock Sheriff's Department, stopped the car Thibeau was driving on Tuesday along Route 1. The officers, aided by a Sgt. Alden Bustard and his K-9, Zack, found 850 bags of heroin hidden inside the car's air cleaner. The car was registered to Michelle Ray.
Thibeau was released as the investigation continued. On Wednesday, armed with a search warrant, Milbridge Police and the Washington Sheriff's deputies assisted agents in searching the Rays' home, where an additional 10 bags of heroin were found. An arrest warrant for Thibeau was then issued.
Agents said the heroin found in the 1999 Subaru was bundled together in 50-bag increments and found in the air cleaner after the State Police dog was used to help search the car. The heroin had reportedly been picked up earlier in Connecticut and driven to Maine by Thibeau, who was going to deliver the drugs to the Rays. Agents said the heroin was destined to be sold in Hancock and Washington counties and that the trio is suspected of bringing other large amounts of heroin from Connecticut to Maine in the past two months.
Mar 24, 2009
Found him!
BANGOR - A short time ago we sent out a media release concerning a missing person, Mr. Larry Fernald. Mr. Fernald has been located and he is safe and sound.
Missing Person
BANGOR - Police are trying to locate a missing person from the Philips Strickland House on York Street in Bangor.
Missing:
Larry Fernald, Philips Strickland House, Born 6/5/1917
Description:
Mr. Larry Fernald went missing from Philips Strickland house on York Street in Bangor since about 1030AM.
He is described as last wearing a tan winter coat, khaki pants, and has is supported by a maroon three-wheel walker. Mr. Fernald suffers from confusion problems.
Any one seeing Mr. Fernald is urged to contact the Bangor Police immediately at 947-7382.
Missing:
Larry Fernald, Philips Strickland House, Born 6/5/1917
Description:
Mr. Larry Fernald went missing from Philips Strickland house on York Street in Bangor since about 1030AM.
He is described as last wearing a tan winter coat, khaki pants, and has is supported by a maroon three-wheel walker. Mr. Fernald suffers from confusion problems.
Any one seeing Mr. Fernald is urged to contact the Bangor Police immediately at 947-7382.
Mar 19, 2009
Citizen and Bangor officers assist in rescue
BANGOR - A concerned citizen flagged down police when he saw a woman fall off a bridge onto the ice below. Officers went out on to the ice to assist her until rescue arrived.
On March 17, Officer Tim Shaw was on patrol in the downtown area approaching the Washington Street Bridge when a man flagged him down.
The man told Officer Shaw that a woman had just fallen from the bridge and was lying on the ice of the Kenduskeag Stream. Shaw called for assistance and immediately went out onto the ice followed by Officers Bob Hutchings and Doug Smith and assisted her until Bangor Firemen and Paramedics arrived.
The unidentified woman was taken to Eastern Maine Medical Center’s Emergency Room where her condition is unknown but it appears that her injuries were not life-threatening. Police said there are indications that the woman purposely jumped over the railing of the bridge in an attempt to kill herself.
On March 17, Officer Tim Shaw was on patrol in the downtown area approaching the Washington Street Bridge when a man flagged him down.
The man told Officer Shaw that a woman had just fallen from the bridge and was lying on the ice of the Kenduskeag Stream. Shaw called for assistance and immediately went out onto the ice followed by Officers Bob Hutchings and Doug Smith and assisted her until Bangor Firemen and Paramedics arrived.
The unidentified woman was taken to Eastern Maine Medical Center’s Emergency Room where her condition is unknown but it appears that her injuries were not life-threatening. Police said there are indications that the woman purposely jumped over the railing of the bridge in an attempt to kill herself.
Law enforcement with teeth ... and a wagging tail
By Katy England
edge staff writer
kengland@themaineedge.com
ELLSWORTH – My first impression of Yosher, the 3-year-old German shepherd who completed training as a patrol dog with handler Trooper Jessica Shorey, was decidedly different from what a suspect can expect when Yosher's on duty. For me and many other law-abiding citizens, the K-9 is a friendly, happy dog, eager for work and a wonderful tool for law enforcement.
Tpr. Jessica Shorey and her K-9 partner Yosher
"I've always wanted to, ever since I was little," said Shorey of her work with patrol dogs. "My parents even say it. I've always wanted to be a police officer and I've always just liked dogs."
Yosher is trained in tracking, evidence location and other patrol duties (the phrase "bite techniques" came up). He can help track a missing person, locate dropped evidence, and even take down a dangerous suspect – something he hasn't had to do. But he has had success in other areas.
On March 12, a 19-year-old man accidentally lit a house on fire after attempting to start a fire in the fireplace of another residence for warmth. Yosher was able to establish a track between the man's home and the residence that was set ablaze.
"We found some of his clothes along the way," said Shorey. "He'd already been arrested for it but it just ties him into the crime."
But having a K-9 can also help troopers establish control of a scene that much faster.
"I've been at places where just the presence of the dog makes people give up a little faster or be a little bit more cooperative," she said.
Since Yosher has a softer side, he can also act as a fine and friendly representative of the Maine State Police. Shorey said she had recently done a speaking engagement with the Girl Scouts with her K-9 partner.
This fall, Shorey and Yosher are slated to attend the eight-week drug training so they can become certified in narcotics detection as well.
Shorey has been with the Maine State Police for five years. Prior to that she worked with the Portland Police.
edge staff writer
kengland@themaineedge.com
ELLSWORTH – My first impression of Yosher, the 3-year-old German shepherd who completed training as a patrol dog with handler Trooper Jessica Shorey, was decidedly different from what a suspect can expect when Yosher's on duty. For me and many other law-abiding citizens, the K-9 is a friendly, happy dog, eager for work and a wonderful tool for law enforcement.
Tpr. Jessica Shorey and her K-9 partner YosherYosher is trained in tracking, evidence location and other patrol duties (the phrase "bite techniques" came up). He can help track a missing person, locate dropped evidence, and even take down a dangerous suspect – something he hasn't had to do. But he has had success in other areas.
On March 12, a 19-year-old man accidentally lit a house on fire after attempting to start a fire in the fireplace of another residence for warmth. Yosher was able to establish a track between the man's home and the residence that was set ablaze.
"We found some of his clothes along the way," said Shorey. "He'd already been arrested for it but it just ties him into the crime."
But having a K-9 can also help troopers establish control of a scene that much faster.
"I've been at places where just the presence of the dog makes people give up a little faster or be a little bit more cooperative," she said.
Since Yosher has a softer side, he can also act as a fine and friendly representative of the Maine State Police. Shorey said she had recently done a speaking engagement with the Girl Scouts with her K-9 partner.
This fall, Shorey and Yosher are slated to attend the eight-week drug training so they can become certified in narcotics detection as well.
Shorey has been with the Maine State Police for five years. Prior to that she worked with the Portland Police.
Mar 18, 2009
Criminal Mischief
Compiled from police reports by Katy England
Fast and drunk
BREWER/HOLDEN – The apparent need for speed resulted in an OUI arrest for a Bangor man early Sunday morning.
Officer Rodney Gerald was on patrol on Wilson Street just after midnight on March 15 when he clocked a vehicle traveling 64 miles per hour in a 45 mph zone. He attempted to stop the car, and though the driver pulled over, he didn’t fully stop until the vehicle was near the Cedar Haven trailer park in Holden.
The driver, identified as Charles Gallagher, 53, of Bangor, reportedly told the officer he had been arguing with a passenger. He then said he had consumed a couple of beers, and Gerald could detect the odor of intoxicants in the vehicle, according to police.
Gerald had Gallagher step out for some field sobriety exercises, which he reportedly failed. Gallagher was arrested and taken to Penobscot County Jail, where a subsequent Intoxilyzer test showed he was above the legal limit. He was charged with operating under the influence.
Holden Police Officer Chris Greeley assisted Gerald at the scene.
Man arrested for Java Joe’s stabbing
BANGOR – Police arrested a man on Monday for allegedly walking into a local coffee shop and assaulting a woman with a knife.
Bangor Police responded to 98 Central Street at around 11:07 a.m. and, upon arrival, learned that a man, later identified as Jason Dean, 32, of Bangor, had reportedly entered Java Joe’s coffee shop, walked up to a female and cut her in the neck with a knife.
The male then fled the shop and a witness followed him until he was apprehended on Franklin Street.
Dean has been charged with aggravated assault and, pending review by the district attorney’s office, may be facing additional charges.
The female victim sought hospital treatment, but the wounds were not life threatening.
Smoking problem perhaps?
BANGOR – A 17-year-old juvenile from Hampden was arrested and charged with class C felony burglary for allegedly stealing more than $3,000 worth of cigarettes from a convenience store.
Officer Gary Decker received a burglary complaint on March 14, in which a window had been smashed out of Doc’s Place on Stillwater Avenue. Officer Mike Jewett and his K-9 assisted and searched the area but were unable to locate a suspect or evidence.
The store’s manager was called and, upon arriving, reported that the only things missing were cigarettes.
Police received information around 8 a.m. that same morning about a possible suspect, and the juvenile was located shortly after and charged with felony burglary.
The $3,000 worth of cigarettes was recovered.
Things you shouldn’t do when your license is suspended
OLD TOWN – You shouldn’t do several things when your license is suspended. One is driving; the second is peeling out in front of police.
Officer Josh Loring was on patrol on March 14 when he noticed a green pickup spin its tires as it left a local business. He turned and followed the vehicle and, upon running the registration, he found that the registered owner’s license was suspended.
He stopped the car and the driver, identified as Derek Smith, 20, of Old Town, was summoned for operating after suspension.
How to make someone’s winter suck even more
BLUE HILL – Copious amounts of wine and liquor were stolen from a house in Blue Hill over the winter.
Maine State Tpr. Greg Mitchell began investigating the burglary on March 9 that occurred at a High Street residence in Blue Hill; the theft occurred between Jan. 23 and March 5, according to police.
A large amount of Chardonnay white wine was taken from the unoccupied residence owned by a woman from California. Approximately 18 bottles were stolen, most of them originating from the state of California. Also taken were approximately 30 bottles of hard liquor.
Anyone with information should contact Maine State Police at 866-2121.
Revoked license means don’t drive
BREWER – A man was arrested last Wednesday when police caught him driving on a revoked license after he failed to stop at an intersection.
Officer Ed Willey was on patrol on Beacon Street just after 9 p.m. on March 11 when he saw a vehicle fail to stop at an intersection. He stopped the car on Wilson Street and as he approached the vehicle on the passenger side, the driver, later identified as Gordon Smith, 31, of Newport, appeared nervous, according to police. Smith reportedly told Willey that he didn’t have a license, and a subsequent check revealed that Smith’s license had been revoked and Smith also had two sets of bail conditions.
He was arrested for operating after revocation and two counts of violation of conditions of release.
Fast and drunk
BREWER/HOLDEN – The apparent need for speed resulted in an OUI arrest for a Bangor man early Sunday morning.
Officer Rodney Gerald was on patrol on Wilson Street just after midnight on March 15 when he clocked a vehicle traveling 64 miles per hour in a 45 mph zone. He attempted to stop the car, and though the driver pulled over, he didn’t fully stop until the vehicle was near the Cedar Haven trailer park in Holden.
The driver, identified as Charles Gallagher, 53, of Bangor, reportedly told the officer he had been arguing with a passenger. He then said he had consumed a couple of beers, and Gerald could detect the odor of intoxicants in the vehicle, according to police.
Gerald had Gallagher step out for some field sobriety exercises, which he reportedly failed. Gallagher was arrested and taken to Penobscot County Jail, where a subsequent Intoxilyzer test showed he was above the legal limit. He was charged with operating under the influence.
Holden Police Officer Chris Greeley assisted Gerald at the scene.
Man arrested for Java Joe’s stabbing
BANGOR – Police arrested a man on Monday for allegedly walking into a local coffee shop and assaulting a woman with a knife.
Bangor Police responded to 98 Central Street at around 11:07 a.m. and, upon arrival, learned that a man, later identified as Jason Dean, 32, of Bangor, had reportedly entered Java Joe’s coffee shop, walked up to a female and cut her in the neck with a knife.
The male then fled the shop and a witness followed him until he was apprehended on Franklin Street.
Dean has been charged with aggravated assault and, pending review by the district attorney’s office, may be facing additional charges.
The female victim sought hospital treatment, but the wounds were not life threatening.
Smoking problem perhaps?
BANGOR – A 17-year-old juvenile from Hampden was arrested and charged with class C felony burglary for allegedly stealing more than $3,000 worth of cigarettes from a convenience store.
Officer Gary Decker received a burglary complaint on March 14, in which a window had been smashed out of Doc’s Place on Stillwater Avenue. Officer Mike Jewett and his K-9 assisted and searched the area but were unable to locate a suspect or evidence.
The store’s manager was called and, upon arriving, reported that the only things missing were cigarettes.
Police received information around 8 a.m. that same morning about a possible suspect, and the juvenile was located shortly after and charged with felony burglary.
The $3,000 worth of cigarettes was recovered.
Things you shouldn’t do when your license is suspended
OLD TOWN – You shouldn’t do several things when your license is suspended. One is driving; the second is peeling out in front of police.
Officer Josh Loring was on patrol on March 14 when he noticed a green pickup spin its tires as it left a local business. He turned and followed the vehicle and, upon running the registration, he found that the registered owner’s license was suspended.
He stopped the car and the driver, identified as Derek Smith, 20, of Old Town, was summoned for operating after suspension.
How to make someone’s winter suck even more
BLUE HILL – Copious amounts of wine and liquor were stolen from a house in Blue Hill over the winter.
Maine State Tpr. Greg Mitchell began investigating the burglary on March 9 that occurred at a High Street residence in Blue Hill; the theft occurred between Jan. 23 and March 5, according to police.
A large amount of Chardonnay white wine was taken from the unoccupied residence owned by a woman from California. Approximately 18 bottles were stolen, most of them originating from the state of California. Also taken were approximately 30 bottles of hard liquor.
Anyone with information should contact Maine State Police at 866-2121.
Revoked license means don’t drive
BREWER – A man was arrested last Wednesday when police caught him driving on a revoked license after he failed to stop at an intersection.
Officer Ed Willey was on patrol on Beacon Street just after 9 p.m. on March 11 when he saw a vehicle fail to stop at an intersection. He stopped the car on Wilson Street and as he approached the vehicle on the passenger side, the driver, later identified as Gordon Smith, 31, of Newport, appeared nervous, according to police. Smith reportedly told Willey that he didn’t have a license, and a subsequent check revealed that Smith’s license had been revoked and Smith also had two sets of bail conditions.
He was arrested for operating after revocation and two counts of violation of conditions of release.
New officers in Bangor
BANGOR - The Bangor Police Department recently announced their newest hires. I'd like to heartily welcome them to Maine Blues and Criminal Mischief. Stay safe!
Officer Kyle Pelkey was born in raised in Medway, Maine. He graduated Schenck High School in 2004. Afterwards, he went to Husson College where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Criminal Justice. During his college years, he worked in East Millinocket Police Department as a part-time officer. Officer Pelkey graduated from the 14th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program in the spring of 2008.
Officer Daniel L. Sanborn, Jr., lives in the local area with his wife and two children, he graduated from Old Town High School in 1993. In 2006, Dan enrolled in Beal College and graduated Cum Laude on May 18th 2008 receiving an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement concentration. While attending school Dan received The Carl Andrews Memorial Award for demonstrating honesty, integrity and dedication to the profession of Law Enforcement.
Shortly after graduation, Dan was hired by the Bangor Police Department; Dan started training at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy on August 18th 2008. On December 19th 2008, Dan graduated from the 15th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. While at the Police Academy Dan served as one of the class Officers.
Officer Jamie N. Fanning was born and raised in Fall River Mass. where her two brothers and parents still live. She attended New England Technical Institute for two years. While attending school she was an active member of the Rhode Island Army National Guard in the 118th Military Police Battalion. She is married and the mother of three. Jamie has been a resident of Maine since last June prior to attending the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy for the Bangor Police Dept.
Officer Brian D. Smith Jr. was born in Hollywood Florida, and raised in Maine. He attended Husson College in 2001 to 2002 and again in 2006 to 2007. Officer Smith served as an infantryman in the United States Marine Corps and was injured in combat during his last deployment. Officer Smith has since then completed the 15th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program and has been working for Bangor since July 2008. Officer Smith is married his high school sweetheart and has three children.
Officer Mark J. Fucile was born and raised in Rutland Town, Vermont. He came to Bangor, Maine fall of 2004 to Husson College where he received his bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice. While Officer Fucile attended Husson he was very involved in Student Organizations, he was a two year Student Government President and served as a College Trustee.
Also in College Officer Fucile worked part-time for the Town of Lincoln Police Department and the University of Maine Police Department. He is a graduate of the 15th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.
Officers Smith, Sanborn, Fanning and Fucile were hired on Aug. 8, 2008 and Officer Pelkey was hired on Nov. 17, 2008.
Officer Kyle Pelkey was born in raised in Medway, Maine. He graduated Schenck High School in 2004. Afterwards, he went to Husson College where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Criminal Justice. During his college years, he worked in East Millinocket Police Department as a part-time officer. Officer Pelkey graduated from the 14th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program in the spring of 2008.
Officer Daniel L. Sanborn, Jr., lives in the local area with his wife and two children, he graduated from Old Town High School in 1993. In 2006, Dan enrolled in Beal College and graduated Cum Laude on May 18th 2008 receiving an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement concentration. While attending school Dan received The Carl Andrews Memorial Award for demonstrating honesty, integrity and dedication to the profession of Law Enforcement.
Shortly after graduation, Dan was hired by the Bangor Police Department; Dan started training at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy on August 18th 2008. On December 19th 2008, Dan graduated from the 15th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. While at the Police Academy Dan served as one of the class Officers.
Officer Jamie N. Fanning was born and raised in Fall River Mass. where her two brothers and parents still live. She attended New England Technical Institute for two years. While attending school she was an active member of the Rhode Island Army National Guard in the 118th Military Police Battalion. She is married and the mother of three. Jamie has been a resident of Maine since last June prior to attending the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy for the Bangor Police Dept.
Officer Brian D. Smith Jr. was born in Hollywood Florida, and raised in Maine. He attended Husson College in 2001 to 2002 and again in 2006 to 2007. Officer Smith served as an infantryman in the United States Marine Corps and was injured in combat during his last deployment. Officer Smith has since then completed the 15th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program and has been working for Bangor since July 2008. Officer Smith is married his high school sweetheart and has three children.
Officer Mark J. Fucile was born and raised in Rutland Town, Vermont. He came to Bangor, Maine fall of 2004 to Husson College where he received his bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice. While Officer Fucile attended Husson he was very involved in Student Organizations, he was a two year Student Government President and served as a College Trustee.
Also in College Officer Fucile worked part-time for the Town of Lincoln Police Department and the University of Maine Police Department. He is a graduate of the 15th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.
Officers Smith, Sanborn, Fanning and Fucile were hired on Aug. 8, 2008 and Officer Pelkey was hired on Nov. 17, 2008.
Mar 17, 2009
Long-distance high-speed pursuit
Courtesy of Steve McCausland
SIDNEY/WATERVILLE - A 25 year old man, formerly from Hallowell, faces nearly a dozen charges after leading State Police on a 27 mile chase Thursday night from Sidney to Waterville and back to Augusta.
Paul Coyne is being held on $30,000. bail at the Kennebec County Jail. Among the charges are reckless conduct with a motor vehicle, criminal speed, and operating after suspension.
The 1999 Pontiac Grand Am, reported stolen earlier in the week from Madison, was clocked by troopers on Interstate 95 in Sidney at 102 miles per hour. Troopers attempted to stop the fleeing car as it left the Interstate on Waterville’s Kennedy Memorial Drive and then proceeded to Augusta on the West River Road.
Augusta Police were able to use spike mats to deflate one of the car’s tires, but the pursuit continued across the Memorial Bridge and ended on Gage Street. A passenger in the fleeing car was not charged. Coyne’s license has been suspended for the past three years.
SIDNEY/WATERVILLE - A 25 year old man, formerly from Hallowell, faces nearly a dozen charges after leading State Police on a 27 mile chase Thursday night from Sidney to Waterville and back to Augusta.
Paul Coyne is being held on $30,000. bail at the Kennebec County Jail. Among the charges are reckless conduct with a motor vehicle, criminal speed, and operating after suspension.
The 1999 Pontiac Grand Am, reported stolen earlier in the week from Madison, was clocked by troopers on Interstate 95 in Sidney at 102 miles per hour. Troopers attempted to stop the fleeing car as it left the Interstate on Waterville’s Kennedy Memorial Drive and then proceeded to Augusta on the West River Road.
Augusta Police were able to use spike mats to deflate one of the car’s tires, but the pursuit continued across the Memorial Bridge and ended on Gage Street. A passenger in the fleeing car was not charged. Coyne’s license has been suspended for the past three years.
Extra Mischief - Orono
24 hour warning in effect for 24 hours
ORONO - Timing is everything. And when the police issue you a warning for disorderly conduct that timing lasts for 24 hours.
On March 14, around 12:02 a.m. Officer Chris Watson responded to a noise complaint at Building 7 of Orchard Trails. When he arrived he could hear loud music coming from the apartment. He spoke to the tenants, Cynthia Bergin, 19, and Monica Gambilado, 21, and explained about the noise complaint and issued them a warning. While he was leaving Sgt. Scott Wilcox arrived and informed Watson that that residence had been issued a disorderly conduct warning at 1:30 a.m. on March 13 by Officer Jason Zalva, which is effect for 24 hours.
Watson returned to the apartment, advised the pair that since they had been previously warned they would be charged with disorderly conduct. Bergin, who also admitted to drinking, was issued an additional summons for illegal possession of alcohol by a minor.
How to draw attention to yourself when you’re drunk
ORONO - Two men went to jail on separate charges on Sunday after the driver reportedly spun out his tires till they smoked in front of police.
On March 15, around 2 a.m., Officer Jason Zalva was on patrol when he stopped a vehicle for unnecessary acceleration when it pulled out so fast smoke issued from the tires.
Zalva spoke to the driver, later identified as Dunkan Markie, 21, of Matawamkeag and noted signs of impairment, including glassy eyes and lethargic movement. He asked Markie to step out, and administered field sobriety tests. Markie was unable to pass them to the officer’s satisfaction and he was arrested for operating under the influence. A search of the car revealed a bud of marijuana, according to police.
The passenger, who was identified as Randolf Reed, 22, of Lincoln, told Zalva that it was possible he had an active warrant. Zalva confirmed the warrant and Reed was also arrested. Both were taken to Penobscot County Jail. Markie was charged with operating under the influence and possession of a usable amount of marijuana.
ORONO - Timing is everything. And when the police issue you a warning for disorderly conduct that timing lasts for 24 hours.
On March 14, around 12:02 a.m. Officer Chris Watson responded to a noise complaint at Building 7 of Orchard Trails. When he arrived he could hear loud music coming from the apartment. He spoke to the tenants, Cynthia Bergin, 19, and Monica Gambilado, 21, and explained about the noise complaint and issued them a warning. While he was leaving Sgt. Scott Wilcox arrived and informed Watson that that residence had been issued a disorderly conduct warning at 1:30 a.m. on March 13 by Officer Jason Zalva, which is effect for 24 hours.
Watson returned to the apartment, advised the pair that since they had been previously warned they would be charged with disorderly conduct. Bergin, who also admitted to drinking, was issued an additional summons for illegal possession of alcohol by a minor.
How to draw attention to yourself when you’re drunk
ORONO - Two men went to jail on separate charges on Sunday after the driver reportedly spun out his tires till they smoked in front of police.
On March 15, around 2 a.m., Officer Jason Zalva was on patrol when he stopped a vehicle for unnecessary acceleration when it pulled out so fast smoke issued from the tires.
Zalva spoke to the driver, later identified as Dunkan Markie, 21, of Matawamkeag and noted signs of impairment, including glassy eyes and lethargic movement. He asked Markie to step out, and administered field sobriety tests. Markie was unable to pass them to the officer’s satisfaction and he was arrested for operating under the influence. A search of the car revealed a bud of marijuana, according to police.
The passenger, who was identified as Randolf Reed, 22, of Lincoln, told Zalva that it was possible he had an active warrant. Zalva confirmed the warrant and Reed was also arrested. Both were taken to Penobscot County Jail. Markie was charged with operating under the influence and possession of a usable amount of marijuana.
Mar 16, 2009
Interstate 295 traffic reduced to to crash
NEWS RELEASE FROM THE MAINE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
from Spokesman Steve McCausland - 626-3811 office
State Police say Interstate 295 between Yarmouth and Falmouth has been reduced to one lane in both directions because of a tractor trailer crash this afternoon. Troopers said a car veered into a guardrail and then collided with the truck near the Falmouth-Cumberland town line. Minor injuries was reported to the woman driver of the car. Traffic in both directions will be slow during the evening commute and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes.
from Spokesman Steve McCausland - 626-3811 office
State Police say Interstate 295 between Yarmouth and Falmouth has been reduced to one lane in both directions because of a tractor trailer crash this afternoon. Troopers said a car veered into a guardrail and then collided with the truck near the Falmouth-Cumberland town line. Minor injuries was reported to the woman driver of the car. Traffic in both directions will be slow during the evening commute and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes.
Mar 13, 2009
Compiled from police reports by Katy England
Two for one deal on shoplifters
ORONO – It was a bargain at Bells IGA when one officer bagged two separate shoplifters on Saturday.
On March 7, around 11:30 a.m., Officer Ed Leskey was called to the Bells Orono IGA for the report of a shoplifter in custody. When he arrived, the officer spoke to store employees who indicated that Nathan Allen had concealed a sandwich in his sleeve. He then allegedly purchased other items and left without paying for the sandwich, which was described as a roast beef Italian valued at $2.29. He was placed under arrest for theft.
While Leskey was investigating that complaint, store employees caught another person allegedly stealing lip balm. Store managers informed Leskey that they had detained Erica Buxton, 19, of Newport. Leskey initially planned on arresting her, but issued her a summons, as Buxton was the caretaker of another individual at the store. She was summoned for theft.
Allen was arrested and escorted to Penobscot County Jail.
Probable cause means they can search your car
OLD TOWN – An Old Town man found that if you allegedly leave your marijuana pipe in plain sight, it doesn’t matter if you don’t want police to search your car.
On March 7, Officer Brian Doyle was running radar on Main Street when he saw a car travelling at a high rate of speed. While attempting to stop the car, Doyle watched the vehicle drift towards a parked car before swerving away.
Once the vehicle was stopped, the officer spoke to the driver, Matthew Lucas, 20, of Old Town, who told the officer he had been distracted by his MP3 player. While Lucas was looking for his documents, Doyle saw a glass marijuana pipe with residue sitting on the floorboard behind the driver’s seat, along with a plastic baggie that contained what police described as “dark particulate.” The officer also detected the odor of burnt marijuana from the vehicle.
The driver claimed he didn’t know the pipe was there. Doyle explained that it created probable cause to search the vehicle. Lucas said he didn’t want the officers to search the vehicle, according to police.
Cause for his concern became evident when police reportedly found the following: a salt shaker with a marijuana bud, a sandwich bag with marijuana residue, a backpack containing a bag with marijuana, rolled paper with white crystalline residue, several bags of marijuana, and other paraphernalia that led Doyle to suspect that Lucas was dealing marijuana.
Lucas was placed under arrest and charged with class D furnishing of scheduled drugs, sale and use of drag paraphernalia, and illegal transportation of drugs by a minor. He was taken to Penobscot County Jail.
Middle-of-the-road-type crime
BLUE HILL – A man with a warrant drew the attention of Hancock County Sheriff’s Department by sitting in the middle of the road.
On March 3, around 10:45 p.m., Hancock County Regional Dispatch received a call from a motorist in Blue Hill reporting a person sitting in the middle of the road on a local highway.
As a result of an investigation, Trevor Stover, 34, of Blue Hill, was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of Hancock County.
Stolen phone answered
ORONO – An employee of Thriftway was able to get people to answer for the theft of his phone – after one picked up when he called his stolen phone.
On March 5, at approximately 7:50 p.m., Sgt. Scott Wilcox responded to the report of a theft at the Thriftway. When he arrived, the employee explained he had taken off his jacket to replace light bulbs and was later unable to locate it. The jacket was found minus cell phone in a shopping cart by another employee.
When the employees dialed the cell phone’s number, a man answered and then hung up.
Surveillance footage revealed a man and woman were involved, and the woman reportedly purchased items with a welfare card that was able to be traced back to her. Officer Chris Watson located the pair, identified as Jana Pettegrow, 33, and Michael Bisson, 33, both of Bangor, arrested Pettegrow on three outstanding warrants and also charged her with theft and possession of scheduled drugs. Bisson was summoned for theft and sale and use of drug paraphernalia.
Pettergrow was taken to Penobscot County Jail.
Can you get kicked out before you get let in? Yes.
ORONO – An underage Milford woman learned you can get kicked out of a place before getting in when she allegedly attempted to get into the 103 Ultra Lounge while already intoxicated.
On March 7, Sgt. Scott Scripture and Officer Chris Watson responded to the 103 Ultra Lounge for the report of a person wanted out. When they arrived, they learned that Danielle Georgia, 20, of Milford was being denied entry because she was reportedly intoxicated.
Police spoke with Georgia and determined she was intoxicated. They summoned her for illegal possession of alcohol by a minor and issued her a criminal trespass warning.
Two for one deal on shoplifters
ORONO – It was a bargain at Bells IGA when one officer bagged two separate shoplifters on Saturday.
On March 7, around 11:30 a.m., Officer Ed Leskey was called to the Bells Orono IGA for the report of a shoplifter in custody. When he arrived, the officer spoke to store employees who indicated that Nathan Allen had concealed a sandwich in his sleeve. He then allegedly purchased other items and left without paying for the sandwich, which was described as a roast beef Italian valued at $2.29. He was placed under arrest for theft.
While Leskey was investigating that complaint, store employees caught another person allegedly stealing lip balm. Store managers informed Leskey that they had detained Erica Buxton, 19, of Newport. Leskey initially planned on arresting her, but issued her a summons, as Buxton was the caretaker of another individual at the store. She was summoned for theft.
Allen was arrested and escorted to Penobscot County Jail.
Probable cause means they can search your car
OLD TOWN – An Old Town man found that if you allegedly leave your marijuana pipe in plain sight, it doesn’t matter if you don’t want police to search your car.
On March 7, Officer Brian Doyle was running radar on Main Street when he saw a car travelling at a high rate of speed. While attempting to stop the car, Doyle watched the vehicle drift towards a parked car before swerving away.
Once the vehicle was stopped, the officer spoke to the driver, Matthew Lucas, 20, of Old Town, who told the officer he had been distracted by his MP3 player. While Lucas was looking for his documents, Doyle saw a glass marijuana pipe with residue sitting on the floorboard behind the driver’s seat, along with a plastic baggie that contained what police described as “dark particulate.” The officer also detected the odor of burnt marijuana from the vehicle.
The driver claimed he didn’t know the pipe was there. Doyle explained that it created probable cause to search the vehicle. Lucas said he didn’t want the officers to search the vehicle, according to police.
Cause for his concern became evident when police reportedly found the following: a salt shaker with a marijuana bud, a sandwich bag with marijuana residue, a backpack containing a bag with marijuana, rolled paper with white crystalline residue, several bags of marijuana, and other paraphernalia that led Doyle to suspect that Lucas was dealing marijuana.
Lucas was placed under arrest and charged with class D furnishing of scheduled drugs, sale and use of drag paraphernalia, and illegal transportation of drugs by a minor. He was taken to Penobscot County Jail.
Middle-of-the-road-type crime
BLUE HILL – A man with a warrant drew the attention of Hancock County Sheriff’s Department by sitting in the middle of the road.
On March 3, around 10:45 p.m., Hancock County Regional Dispatch received a call from a motorist in Blue Hill reporting a person sitting in the middle of the road on a local highway.
As a result of an investigation, Trevor Stover, 34, of Blue Hill, was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of Hancock County.
Stolen phone answered
ORONO – An employee of Thriftway was able to get people to answer for the theft of his phone – after one picked up when he called his stolen phone.
On March 5, at approximately 7:50 p.m., Sgt. Scott Wilcox responded to the report of a theft at the Thriftway. When he arrived, the employee explained he had taken off his jacket to replace light bulbs and was later unable to locate it. The jacket was found minus cell phone in a shopping cart by another employee.
When the employees dialed the cell phone’s number, a man answered and then hung up.
Surveillance footage revealed a man and woman were involved, and the woman reportedly purchased items with a welfare card that was able to be traced back to her. Officer Chris Watson located the pair, identified as Jana Pettegrow, 33, and Michael Bisson, 33, both of Bangor, arrested Pettegrow on three outstanding warrants and also charged her with theft and possession of scheduled drugs. Bisson was summoned for theft and sale and use of drug paraphernalia.
Pettergrow was taken to Penobscot County Jail.
Can you get kicked out before you get let in? Yes.
ORONO – An underage Milford woman learned you can get kicked out of a place before getting in when she allegedly attempted to get into the 103 Ultra Lounge while already intoxicated.
On March 7, Sgt. Scott Scripture and Officer Chris Watson responded to the 103 Ultra Lounge for the report of a person wanted out. When they arrived, they learned that Danielle Georgia, 20, of Milford was being denied entry because she was reportedly intoxicated.
Police spoke with Georgia and determined she was intoxicated. They summoned her for illegal possession of alcohol by a minor and issued her a criminal trespass warning.
Facebook Police
Old Town Police use Facebook to fight crime
By Katy England
edge staff writer
kengland@themaineedge.com
OLD TOWN – Criminals beware: Cops are using new tools to track you down, including your own social networking sites like Facebook. Recently, Officer Lori Renzullo of the Old Town Police Department launched the Old Town Police fan page on Facebook. But instead of pictures of bands or movie starts, they’ve got Old Town’s most wanted.
Officer Renzullo updates the Old Town Facebook Page
Using the Internet to fight crime isn’t necessarily new. Many law enforcement agencies have sifted through social networking sites, often finding their suspects because the criminal masterminds posted pictures of their nefarious deeds on their MySpace page.
Old Town Police aren’t the first to set up a Facebook fan page, either: Auburn Police had put one up and started solving burglary crimes with information they posted on the page.
During a social networking police training, Renzullo was able to speak with Officer Jason Moores from Auburn Police.
“I asked him about it and he basically gave us some information on how he did it and what he did. It was really simple to set up,” she said. “I got the ‘okay’ from my supervisors and it was fairly simple to put together. I think it will be good, because people will have another way to contact us and get information about us.”
Renzullo also pointed out that she hopes this page will be another way for citizens to interact with the police department and share information. They plan to post pictures of wanted persons from Old Town, surveillance video from unsolved crimes and other information pertinent to citizens and visitors of Old Town.
“We’ve really just started to utilize it. There’s a lot of other things we want to post, different security camera footage we want to put on there,” she said. “I would like to see it accessed more often. … I’d like to have it be a really accurate and up-to-date place for people to go for information on the stuff that’s happening and the things they can do to help out.”
She hopes that people return to check the page for updates, information on future Citizen Police Academies, and more.
“Keep viewing, because it will be constantly changing,” said Renzullo. “Check in every couple days or every week or so.”
By Katy England
edge staff writer
kengland@themaineedge.com
OLD TOWN – Criminals beware: Cops are using new tools to track you down, including your own social networking sites like Facebook. Recently, Officer Lori Renzullo of the Old Town Police Department launched the Old Town Police fan page on Facebook. But instead of pictures of bands or movie starts, they’ve got Old Town’s most wanted.
Officer Renzullo updates the Old Town Facebook PageOld Town Police aren’t the first to set up a Facebook fan page, either: Auburn Police had put one up and started solving burglary crimes with information they posted on the page.
During a social networking police training, Renzullo was able to speak with Officer Jason Moores from Auburn Police.
“I asked him about it and he basically gave us some information on how he did it and what he did. It was really simple to set up,” she said. “I got the ‘okay’ from my supervisors and it was fairly simple to put together. I think it will be good, because people will have another way to contact us and get information about us.”
Renzullo also pointed out that she hopes this page will be another way for citizens to interact with the police department and share information. They plan to post pictures of wanted persons from Old Town, surveillance video from unsolved crimes and other information pertinent to citizens and visitors of Old Town.
“We’ve really just started to utilize it. There’s a lot of other things we want to post, different security camera footage we want to put on there,” she said. “I would like to see it accessed more often. … I’d like to have it be a really accurate and up-to-date place for people to go for information on the stuff that’s happening and the things they can do to help out.”
She hopes that people return to check the page for updates, information on future Citizen Police Academies, and more.
“Keep viewing, because it will be constantly changing,” said Renzullo. “Check in every couple days or every week or so.”
Mar 9, 2009
Old Town Police patrol Facebook
Become a fan of the Old Town Police Department on Facebook. You can see photos of wanted persons, surveillance photos, updates on different programs and classes that the department and offering to the public and more. Maybe you can help solve a crime.
Full story Wednesday, since I try not to scoop myself.
Full story Wednesday, since I try not to scoop myself.
Mar 5, 2009
Criminal Mischief
Compiled from police reports by Katy England
Two roads diverged, but you should still stop
BREWER – A Holden man was arrested after he made an illegal turn which prompted police to stop him and subsequently discover he was driving under the influence.
On March 1, around 9 p.m., Cpl. Paul Gauvin was patrolling on Wilson Street, when he noticed a white truck take a right turn onto Pierce Street without stopping at the light. He stopped the vehicle and spoke to the driver, identified as Eric Ray, 26, of Holden, and detected the odor of alcohol. Gauvin also noticed that the man’s eyes were glassy and bloodshot, all indications he had been consuming alcohol, according to police. Ray had a conditional license that indicated he was to have no alcohol in his system.
The officer had Ray step out of the car to perform field sobriety tests. The tests were conducted in a limited capacity due to road conditions, and Gauvin placed Ray under arrest for driving without a license. He was taken to the Penobscot County Jail where an Intoxilyzer indicated his blood alcohol level was above the legal limit. Because Ray had two previous OUI convictions, he was charged with class C felony OUI.
Bad ideas: You have less of them when you’re sober
CALAIS/ROBBINSTON – A Robbinston man was arrested for suspicion of OUI after he allegedly rammed a vehicle several times, fled the scene – driving other cars off the road – and finally rolled his car over later that night.
On Feb. 28, Tpr. Jason Fowler received information that a vehicle was involved in a hit and run accident in Calais and was headed South on Route 1. The officer located the vehicle after it had been involved in a roll-over accident on Route 1 in Robbinston. The driver, Donald Laviolet, 35, of Robbinston, was arrested after being treated at the hospital.
Police found that the “accident” in Calais was intentional. According to police, Laviolet had rammed a vehicle several times and then fled the scene, forcing several vehicles out of his way before getting into the rollover accident.
Laviolet was charged with operating under the influence, driving to endanger and aggravated criminal mischief. Members of the Calais Police Department and Robbinston Fire Department assisted.
It bears repeating: Running makes it worse
BANGOR – A man attempting to flee the scene of a car accident landed himself in more trouble when police located him in Brewer.
On Feb. 28, Bangor Police received a call that a vehicle was leaving the scene of an accident at Carolina Bar and Grill parking lot.
Brewer Police located the vehicle, and Officer Jamie Fanning was dispatched to the Brewer location. She arrested Daren Worcester, 42, of Orrington, for leaving the scene of a property damage accident and operating under the influence.
It’s all in the timing
BREWER – A combination of bad timing and illegal prescription drugs landed a Brewer man in jail.
On March 1, Officer Amy Nickerson was called to a convenience store on North Main Street due to an issue with the alarm system that was later attributed to employee error. While there, a man, later identified as Matthew Gormley, 22, of Brewer, attempted to enter the store, but the officer informed him he’d have to go elsewhere while the alarm was being addressed.
Dispatch informed Nickerson that Gormley had bail conditions, and she was able to locate him at another convenience store nearby, in his vehicle with a woman identified as Kayla Doll, 19, of Brewer.
Gormley acknowledged his bail conditions, and when Nickerson asked if he had anything illegal, he reportedly said he wanted to smoke, taking a pack of cigarettes from the dashboard. This made the officer suspicious that there was something illegal in the pack. At this point, Cpl. Roger Hershey arrived to assist and spoke with Doll. Nickerson located half a pill that was identified as Oxycontin. Police also located a plastic bag with a razor blade with white residue. Officers located another piece of a pill in Doll’s pants pocket. Neither could produce a prescription for the medication.
Doll was charged with possession of schedule W drugs. Gormley was arrested and charged with violation of bail conditions and possession of schedule W drugs. He was taken to Penobscot County Jail.
Textual harassment
PRINCETON – Police were involved in a case of texting gone wild last week.
On Feb. 19, Trooper Kimberly Janes investigated a harassment complaint from two women in Princeton. The woman was given a warning for harassment, but claims she was not harassing them and had text messaged them numerous times to tell them to leave her alone because they kept text messaging her.
If it wasn’t for bad luck
STEUBEN – A Steuben man seems to be having a string of bad luck.
On Feb. 17, Tr. Barry Curtis covered a burglary in the town of Steuben on the Abby Lane Road. The complainant stated that while he was away in jail, his residence was broken into and burglarized. Tools, a Playstation and numerous other items from the residence are missing. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Department of Public Safety at 866-2121.
Two roads diverged, but you should still stop
BREWER – A Holden man was arrested after he made an illegal turn which prompted police to stop him and subsequently discover he was driving under the influence.
On March 1, around 9 p.m., Cpl. Paul Gauvin was patrolling on Wilson Street, when he noticed a white truck take a right turn onto Pierce Street without stopping at the light. He stopped the vehicle and spoke to the driver, identified as Eric Ray, 26, of Holden, and detected the odor of alcohol. Gauvin also noticed that the man’s eyes were glassy and bloodshot, all indications he had been consuming alcohol, according to police. Ray had a conditional license that indicated he was to have no alcohol in his system.
The officer had Ray step out of the car to perform field sobriety tests. The tests were conducted in a limited capacity due to road conditions, and Gauvin placed Ray under arrest for driving without a license. He was taken to the Penobscot County Jail where an Intoxilyzer indicated his blood alcohol level was above the legal limit. Because Ray had two previous OUI convictions, he was charged with class C felony OUI.
Bad ideas: You have less of them when you’re sober
CALAIS/ROBBINSTON – A Robbinston man was arrested for suspicion of OUI after he allegedly rammed a vehicle several times, fled the scene – driving other cars off the road – and finally rolled his car over later that night.
On Feb. 28, Tpr. Jason Fowler received information that a vehicle was involved in a hit and run accident in Calais and was headed South on Route 1. The officer located the vehicle after it had been involved in a roll-over accident on Route 1 in Robbinston. The driver, Donald Laviolet, 35, of Robbinston, was arrested after being treated at the hospital.
Police found that the “accident” in Calais was intentional. According to police, Laviolet had rammed a vehicle several times and then fled the scene, forcing several vehicles out of his way before getting into the rollover accident.
Laviolet was charged with operating under the influence, driving to endanger and aggravated criminal mischief. Members of the Calais Police Department and Robbinston Fire Department assisted.
It bears repeating: Running makes it worse
BANGOR – A man attempting to flee the scene of a car accident landed himself in more trouble when police located him in Brewer.
On Feb. 28, Bangor Police received a call that a vehicle was leaving the scene of an accident at Carolina Bar and Grill parking lot.
Brewer Police located the vehicle, and Officer Jamie Fanning was dispatched to the Brewer location. She arrested Daren Worcester, 42, of Orrington, for leaving the scene of a property damage accident and operating under the influence.
It’s all in the timing
BREWER – A combination of bad timing and illegal prescription drugs landed a Brewer man in jail.
On March 1, Officer Amy Nickerson was called to a convenience store on North Main Street due to an issue with the alarm system that was later attributed to employee error. While there, a man, later identified as Matthew Gormley, 22, of Brewer, attempted to enter the store, but the officer informed him he’d have to go elsewhere while the alarm was being addressed.
Dispatch informed Nickerson that Gormley had bail conditions, and she was able to locate him at another convenience store nearby, in his vehicle with a woman identified as Kayla Doll, 19, of Brewer.
Gormley acknowledged his bail conditions, and when Nickerson asked if he had anything illegal, he reportedly said he wanted to smoke, taking a pack of cigarettes from the dashboard. This made the officer suspicious that there was something illegal in the pack. At this point, Cpl. Roger Hershey arrived to assist and spoke with Doll. Nickerson located half a pill that was identified as Oxycontin. Police also located a plastic bag with a razor blade with white residue. Officers located another piece of a pill in Doll’s pants pocket. Neither could produce a prescription for the medication.
Doll was charged with possession of schedule W drugs. Gormley was arrested and charged with violation of bail conditions and possession of schedule W drugs. He was taken to Penobscot County Jail.
Textual harassment
PRINCETON – Police were involved in a case of texting gone wild last week.
On Feb. 19, Trooper Kimberly Janes investigated a harassment complaint from two women in Princeton. The woman was given a warning for harassment, but claims she was not harassing them and had text messaged them numerous times to tell them to leave her alone because they kept text messaging her.
If it wasn’t for bad luck
STEUBEN – A Steuben man seems to be having a string of bad luck.
On Feb. 17, Tr. Barry Curtis covered a burglary in the town of Steuben on the Abby Lane Road. The complainant stated that while he was away in jail, his residence was broken into and burglarized. Tools, a Playstation and numerous other items from the residence are missing. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Department of Public Safety at 866-2121.
Mar 3, 2009
Snow-UI?
CARMEL - A man reportedly told police he wasn't drunk, just "feeling good" after a high-speed snowmobile ride that ended with him going to jail on OUI charges.
On Feb. 21, around 11:04 p.m., Deputy Sheriff Garrett McKee was on patrol when he saw a snowmobile on the road. As he approached, the snowmobile rapidly accelerated, going approximately 40 to 50 miles per hour, before leaving the road. The personal vehicle went into a ditch, violently jolting the driver, before continuing on into a yard where it drove into a snow bank in front of a residence, according to police.
The operator stopped the snowmobile and got off, removing his helmet, and the deputy recognized him as Christopher Deprey, 32 of Carmel, who lived there. McKee smelled alcohol on Deprey, who reportedly attempted to cover his mouth with his jacket when speaking. Deprey said he had a beer at a friend's house, but wouldn't tell McKee where it was.
Though he denied having any issues that would impair him during field sobriety tests, Deprey claimed that he couldn't do the tests even if he was sober.
When asked to rate himself on a scale of one to 10, one being sober, 10 being falling down drunk, Deprey told the officer he wasn't drunk and was "maybe a five," and stated he was "just feeling good."
He did not pass the field sobriety tests to the officer's satisfaction. He was arrested and transported to the Newport Police Department for an Intoxylizer test which indicated his blood alcohol level was 0.11 percent.
He was escorted to Penobscot County Jail and charged with operating under the influence for a snowmobile and operating a snowmobile on a public way.
On Feb. 21, around 11:04 p.m., Deputy Sheriff Garrett McKee was on patrol when he saw a snowmobile on the road. As he approached, the snowmobile rapidly accelerated, going approximately 40 to 50 miles per hour, before leaving the road. The personal vehicle went into a ditch, violently jolting the driver, before continuing on into a yard where it drove into a snow bank in front of a residence, according to police.
The operator stopped the snowmobile and got off, removing his helmet, and the deputy recognized him as Christopher Deprey, 32 of Carmel, who lived there. McKee smelled alcohol on Deprey, who reportedly attempted to cover his mouth with his jacket when speaking. Deprey said he had a beer at a friend's house, but wouldn't tell McKee where it was.
Though he denied having any issues that would impair him during field sobriety tests, Deprey claimed that he couldn't do the tests even if he was sober.
When asked to rate himself on a scale of one to 10, one being sober, 10 being falling down drunk, Deprey told the officer he wasn't drunk and was "maybe a five," and stated he was "just feeling good."
He did not pass the field sobriety tests to the officer's satisfaction. He was arrested and transported to the Newport Police Department for an Intoxylizer test which indicated his blood alcohol level was 0.11 percent.
He was escorted to Penobscot County Jail and charged with operating under the influence for a snowmobile and operating a snowmobile on a public way.
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