Compiled from area police reports by Katy England
Rinse and repeat
ORONO – A Brewer woman reportedly found herself on the wrong side of the law twice in less than a week.
On July 20, Officer Seth Burnes was dispatched to Park Street at the report of an erratic vehicle. He located the vehicle and the driver, Marcie Moellentin, 20, of Brewer, appeared intoxicated, according to police. After allegedly not performing the field sobriety tests to the officer’s satisfaction, Moellentin was arrested and taken for an Intoxilyzer test at the Orono Police Station. When found to be over the legal limit, she was then taken to Penobscot County Jail and charged with operating under the influence.
Fast forward six days to July 26 around 2:45 a.m., when Burnes and several other Orono officers were called to Orchard Trails for a noise complaint. While checking vehicles in which people appeared asleep or passed out, Burnes recognized Moellentin asleep in the back of an SUV. After speaking with her, the officer determined that she had been consuming alcohol, which was a violation of her bail conditions, and she was placed under arrest and charged with violation of conditions of release and illegal possession of alcohol by a minor. Police also arrested Emilie Friant, 20, of Orono, for furnishing a place for minors to consume and illegal possession of alcohol by a minor, and summoned Kyle Hunt, 19, of Orono, for the charge of a minor consuming liquor.
Suspicious couple not given entry
MACHIASPORT – Police investigated a report that a suspicious couple was going door to door claiming to test the air quality in homes.
On July 20, Tpr. Greg Burns investigated a suspicious person complaint in Machiasport. A woman reported a man and a woman came to her door with a small black box in hand and wanted to test the air quality in her home.
The woman wisely refused the offer and called the police. The couple was not located, but another neighbor indicated they had approached him as well; he had also refused.
No license to drive
ORRINGTON – One man was charged after his story about how he and another man arrived at their target shooting location didn’t quite add up and neither had a valid license.
On July 23, a Penobscot County Deputy saw a vehicle parked at the gate to the Bangor Hydro substation on the Field’s Pond Road in Orrington. He located two men target shooting behind the gate. Both produced Maine State IDs, but neither had a valid license.
When the deputy inquired as to how they had come to this area, Joseph Finnemore, 25 of Bangor, said his girlfriend had dropped them off and then walked away.
The deputy called the registered owner of the vehicle, who denied dropping the pair off. After further investigation, Finnemore reportedly admitted that he had driven the vehicle. He was summoned for operating after suspension. Someone with a valid license arrived to give the men a ride.
It was a passing thought
ORONO – An Old Town man is facing charges after other motorists reported his unsafe driving.
On July 25 around 6:30 p.m., police received a call that there was a vehicle with teenagers driving all over the road. Police stopped the car on the Kelly Road and informed the driver, later identified as Andrew Chalila, 18, of Old Town, of the complaints about his driving. Chalila reportedly told police that when he was passing a car, he had to cut it off in order to avoid colliding with oncoming traffic. He reportedly admitted he shouldn’t have tried to pass the car.
He was summoned for driving to endanger.
Jul 23, 2009
Police shutdown mushroom/LSD operation
Courtesy of Steve McCausland of Maine Public Safety
WINTHROP - Roy E. McKinney, Director of the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, and Lowell Woodman Jr., Special Agent Supervisor of the MDEA’s South Central Regional Task Force Office serving Kennebec and Somerset Counties, announced the arrest of Lawrence Cook, 46, of Winthrop. Cook was arrested after agents secured a search warrant for his residence on Rte. 133 and located a psilocybin mushroom grow operation. Agents seized psilocybin mushrooms, Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and assorted paraphernalia. Cook was not at home at the time of the execution of the search warrant, however his 2 juvenile children were present.
Cook was arrested at District Court in Augusta where he was present for an unrelated charge. His is charged with Aggravated trafficking Schedule “X” drugs. He was taken to the Kennebec County Jail and held on $5000 cash bail. This search and arrest was the culmination of a several month long investigation involving the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, Winthrop Police Department and the Waterville Police Department. More arrests are expected.
WINTHROP - Roy E. McKinney, Director of the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, and Lowell Woodman Jr., Special Agent Supervisor of the MDEA’s South Central Regional Task Force Office serving Kennebec and Somerset Counties, announced the arrest of Lawrence Cook, 46, of Winthrop. Cook was arrested after agents secured a search warrant for his residence on Rte. 133 and located a psilocybin mushroom grow operation. Agents seized psilocybin mushrooms, Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and assorted paraphernalia. Cook was not at home at the time of the execution of the search warrant, however his 2 juvenile children were present.
Cook was arrested at District Court in Augusta where he was present for an unrelated charge. His is charged with Aggravated trafficking Schedule “X” drugs. He was taken to the Kennebec County Jail and held on $5000 cash bail. This search and arrest was the culmination of a several month long investigation involving the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, Winthrop Police Department and the Waterville Police Department. More arrests are expected.
Under the gun
Orono Police take training to another level
By Katy England
edge staff writer
kengland@themaineedge.com
ORONO – Staying alive is one of the most important skills any police officer can have, which is why the Orono Police Department takes its firearm training sessions so seriously. Being able to operate under pressure is important, since some of the most intense pressure a person can experience is when you’re under fire. Simulating that experience is difficult but important, and was an aspect of this past training during the week of July 13.
Officers had to qualify not only for their respective firearms with the shotgun and handgun, but were also put through their paces when it came to reloading while firing, firing while moving, moving at an angle, reloading and maintaining their clip and more.
“We’re building on what we’ve done in the past,” explained Capt. Josh Ewing. “That way we’re better prepared in the event we have to use deadly force.”One of the most interesting and fun activities (for Chief Duquette anyway) was the use of cover drill. Officers had several areas of cover to utilize: a cruiser, a wooden plank (to simulate a phone pole, sidewalk or curb, depending on its position) and a trash can. They had to make the best use of cover while trying to shoot simunitions (simulated ammunition) at the Plexiglas barrier that Chief was behind. Oh, and did I mention he was peppering the officers with paintballs?
“We really ramped up the pressure,” said Ewing. “We want them to be able to focus under pressure. So we simulate the pressure as much as possible.”
The Maine Edge Criminal Mischief
Compiled from area police reports by Katy England
Tools of the trade
BREWER – Police arrested an area man for possession of burglary tools last Thursday.
Officers Rodney Gerald and Ed Willey were on Wilson Street discussing a case when they noticed two men walking behind a closed business. Due to recent motor vehicle burglaries and other break-ins, the Brewer Police have been proactive in identifying people who appear suspicious.
When questioned, the men’s stories about what they were doing at the business after dark didn’t make sense to the officers. Sgt. David Lord arrived on scene to assist.
One of the men, later identified as Alex Gibson, 26, of Bangor, was carrying a backpack which police ultimately searched and found several multi-tools and lock picks. The pair also had a two-way radio.
Based on their investigation, police arrested Gibson and transported him to the Penobscot County Jail. He was charged with possession of burglary tools.
Make sure you order it ‘to go’
BREWER – Police were called to a fast food chain in Brewer to help deal with a suspicious man who was arrested for violating his bail conditions.
On July 15, around 3:12 a.m., Sgt. Arden Jones and Officer Steve Boyd were dispatched to a restaurant on Wilson Street, where the manager was reporting a man was behaving oddly and making employees uncomfortable. Upon arrival, police identified Douglas Sargent, 38, of Ellsworth, who appeared extremely intoxicated. Police ran his name and learned he was out on bail with conditions not to possess or consume alcohol. He was arrested for violating his conditions of release and taken to Penobscot County Jail.
Lights out
OLD TOWN – Officer Brent Fournier arrested two separate people for operating under the influence in two days. Both arrests were initiated by burned-out tail lights.
Fournier was on patrol on July 18 around 1:30 a.m. on Main Street when he saw a vehicle with a burned-out tail light. He stopped the car and spoke to the driver, Meredith Skibitsky, 22, of Old Town, who thought the officer stopped her for swerving. Fournier explained the reason for the stop, and noted that Skibitsky appeared intoxicated. She reportedly admitted to drinking and rated herself a “four and a half” on a scale of one to 10 (one being sober and 10 being falling down drunk). The officer administered field sobriety tests, which she did not pass to the officer’s satisfaction. She was arrested and taken the Old Town Police station for an Intoxilyzer test where she reportedly blew a 0.09 percent blood alcohol level. She was transported to Penobscot County Jail and charged with operating under the influence.
On July 19, around 1:58 p.m., Fournier noted another vehicle with a burned-out tail light and stopped it on Stillwater Avenue. The driver, Tyler Harvey, 21, of Bangor, appeared intoxicated, with bloodshot eyes and slow, deliberate movements, according to police. Fournier also noted the smell of alcohol in the car. Harvey claimed he was coming from a friend's house and reportedly admitted to consuming a beer.
When the officer asked Harvey to step out of the car for field sobriety tests, Harvey requested to know the reason he was stopped. When Fournier explained about the tail light, Harvey did not believe him and requested to see that the light was out. The officer obliged and continued with the tests once Harvey’s curiosity had been satisfied. Harvey was unable to pass the sobriety tests to the officer’s satisfaction and was placed under arrest and taken to the police station where his Intoxilyzer test showed a blood alcohol content of 0.10 percent. He was escorted to Penobscot County Jail and was charged with operating under the influence.
Woman: ‘I will give you my weed.’
BREWER – Studded tires in July caught the eye of police which ultimately led to drug charges for the passenger.
Officer Steve Boyd stopped a car that was still sporting studded tires on July 15 around 1:51 p.m. Police obtained consent to search the vehicle and no contraband was found. However, Officer Amy Nickerson’s narcotics dog Mace indicated that there were drugs in the passenger’s purse which had been placed on the ground. Officers asked Terri Cushman, 27, of Waterville, why the dog had indicated on her purse. She replied, “I will give you my weed.” Police also found a blue glass marijuana pipe and a pill bottle with “roaches” in the purse.
Cushman was summoned for possession of a usable amount of marijuana and sale and use of drug paraphernalia.
Hunter becomes the hunted
HANCOCK – A woman allegedly called police attention to herself by calling officers to investigate a theft she reportedly witnessed, only to be arrested for her own misdeeds.
On July 16, Tpr. Jessica Shorey received a theft complaint in Hancock from Christina Chattley, 31, who called to report that she witnessed a theft.
However, the investigation revealed that Chattley went to a former friend’s house and stole items which she later burned behind her residence. She also damaged property inside the residence with eggs and milk, according to police.
Chattley was arrested for burglary. Tpr. Andrew Foss assisted with the arrest.
Tools of the trade
BREWER – Police arrested an area man for possession of burglary tools last Thursday.
Officers Rodney Gerald and Ed Willey were on Wilson Street discussing a case when they noticed two men walking behind a closed business. Due to recent motor vehicle burglaries and other break-ins, the Brewer Police have been proactive in identifying people who appear suspicious.
When questioned, the men’s stories about what they were doing at the business after dark didn’t make sense to the officers. Sgt. David Lord arrived on scene to assist.
One of the men, later identified as Alex Gibson, 26, of Bangor, was carrying a backpack which police ultimately searched and found several multi-tools and lock picks. The pair also had a two-way radio.
Based on their investigation, police arrested Gibson and transported him to the Penobscot County Jail. He was charged with possession of burglary tools.
Make sure you order it ‘to go’
BREWER – Police were called to a fast food chain in Brewer to help deal with a suspicious man who was arrested for violating his bail conditions.
On July 15, around 3:12 a.m., Sgt. Arden Jones and Officer Steve Boyd were dispatched to a restaurant on Wilson Street, where the manager was reporting a man was behaving oddly and making employees uncomfortable. Upon arrival, police identified Douglas Sargent, 38, of Ellsworth, who appeared extremely intoxicated. Police ran his name and learned he was out on bail with conditions not to possess or consume alcohol. He was arrested for violating his conditions of release and taken to Penobscot County Jail.
Lights out
OLD TOWN – Officer Brent Fournier arrested two separate people for operating under the influence in two days. Both arrests were initiated by burned-out tail lights.
Fournier was on patrol on July 18 around 1:30 a.m. on Main Street when he saw a vehicle with a burned-out tail light. He stopped the car and spoke to the driver, Meredith Skibitsky, 22, of Old Town, who thought the officer stopped her for swerving. Fournier explained the reason for the stop, and noted that Skibitsky appeared intoxicated. She reportedly admitted to drinking and rated herself a “four and a half” on a scale of one to 10 (one being sober and 10 being falling down drunk). The officer administered field sobriety tests, which she did not pass to the officer’s satisfaction. She was arrested and taken the Old Town Police station for an Intoxilyzer test where she reportedly blew a 0.09 percent blood alcohol level. She was transported to Penobscot County Jail and charged with operating under the influence.
On July 19, around 1:58 p.m., Fournier noted another vehicle with a burned-out tail light and stopped it on Stillwater Avenue. The driver, Tyler Harvey, 21, of Bangor, appeared intoxicated, with bloodshot eyes and slow, deliberate movements, according to police. Fournier also noted the smell of alcohol in the car. Harvey claimed he was coming from a friend's house and reportedly admitted to consuming a beer.
When the officer asked Harvey to step out of the car for field sobriety tests, Harvey requested to know the reason he was stopped. When Fournier explained about the tail light, Harvey did not believe him and requested to see that the light was out. The officer obliged and continued with the tests once Harvey’s curiosity had been satisfied. Harvey was unable to pass the sobriety tests to the officer’s satisfaction and was placed under arrest and taken to the police station where his Intoxilyzer test showed a blood alcohol content of 0.10 percent. He was escorted to Penobscot County Jail and was charged with operating under the influence.
Woman: ‘I will give you my weed.’
BREWER – Studded tires in July caught the eye of police which ultimately led to drug charges for the passenger.
Officer Steve Boyd stopped a car that was still sporting studded tires on July 15 around 1:51 p.m. Police obtained consent to search the vehicle and no contraband was found. However, Officer Amy Nickerson’s narcotics dog Mace indicated that there were drugs in the passenger’s purse which had been placed on the ground. Officers asked Terri Cushman, 27, of Waterville, why the dog had indicated on her purse. She replied, “I will give you my weed.” Police also found a blue glass marijuana pipe and a pill bottle with “roaches” in the purse.
Cushman was summoned for possession of a usable amount of marijuana and sale and use of drug paraphernalia.
Hunter becomes the hunted
HANCOCK – A woman allegedly called police attention to herself by calling officers to investigate a theft she reportedly witnessed, only to be arrested for her own misdeeds.
On July 16, Tpr. Jessica Shorey received a theft complaint in Hancock from Christina Chattley, 31, who called to report that she witnessed a theft.
However, the investigation revealed that Chattley went to a former friend’s house and stole items which she later burned behind her residence. She also damaged property inside the residence with eggs and milk, according to police.
Chattley was arrested for burglary. Tpr. Andrew Foss assisted with the arrest.
Jul 16, 2009
Big Apple Robbery
BANGOR – Police are looking for a man who recently robbed the Big Apple Store on State Street.
On July 13, 2009 at about 2350 hours, Bangor Police Officers responded to a call of a robbery that had just occurred at The Big Apple Store at 146 State Street and that the suspect had fled on foot possibly up Grove Street towards Somerset Street.
Several officers converged to the area along with department’s K-9 Unit. The area was thoroughly searched.
The suspect is described as male, 5-foot 9-inches or -foot 10-inches, medium build. The suspect was wearing baggy clothing, possibly blue jeans, a white hooded sweatshirt, and a white bandanna covering his face. No weapons were brandished, no one was injured, and an undisclosed amount of cash was taken by the suspect.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call the Criminal Investigations Division of the Bangor Police Department at 947-7382 during regular business hours or ask for the commanding officer in charge.
On July 13, 2009 at about 2350 hours, Bangor Police Officers responded to a call of a robbery that had just occurred at The Big Apple Store at 146 State Street and that the suspect had fled on foot possibly up Grove Street towards Somerset Street.
Several officers converged to the area along with department’s K-9 Unit. The area was thoroughly searched.
The suspect is described as male, 5-foot 9-inches or -foot 10-inches, medium build. The suspect was wearing baggy clothing, possibly blue jeans, a white hooded sweatshirt, and a white bandanna covering his face. No weapons were brandished, no one was injured, and an undisclosed amount of cash was taken by the suspect.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call the Criminal Investigations Division of the Bangor Police Department at 947-7382 during regular business hours or ask for the commanding officer in charge.
Jul 15, 2009
Maine Edge Criminal Mischief
Compiled from area police reports by Katy England
Man beaten and robbed
BANGOR – A man was allegedly lured to a location and beaten by four men who took his money on Saturday.
On July 11, around 12:11 a.m., Bangor Police Officers were dispatched to the area of the bike path near the footbridge by the Kenduskeag Stream upon the report that a person had been robbed.
Several suspects, witnesses and one victim, a 21 year-old Hampden man, were all identified. Detective Brent Beaulieu of the Criminal Investigations Division was called in to assist.
The male victim in this case reportedly was in the area of Leadbetter’s Store at Hammond and Ohio Streets when he was approached by a strange woman and the two went into the store as the victim attempted to cash a check. When the store refused, the woman offered her assistance to call friends in order to give him a ride to a place that would cash his check.
The victim was met by a car load of males and brought to a Brewer Store that did in fact cash the check. Afterwards, a discussion developed on where the victim could buy some marijuana. The men, later identified as Jeremy Sigouin, 21, of Hampden, Richard Wentworth, 20, of Bangor, Chad Theriault, 28, of Bangor, and Ryan Gaudet, 24, of Bangor, told him they would meet a seller at the bridge at the end of the footpath that starts at Coe Park on Court Street. As they all neared the footbridge, the victim was attacked by the men and a struggle ensued, after which an undisclosed amount of cash was taken from him.
The victim overheard the men say they were going to throw him off the bridge, so in an attempt to flee on his own, he leapt from the bridge and into the water. The current pulled him downstream to the area of the back of the old police station on Court Street where he was able to get out and summon help.
The victim in this case received some minor facial injuries and abdominal pain but refused medical attention.
Upon completing his investigation, Beaulieu charged all four men with Class A Felony Robbery.
Recent robberies in Bangor
BANGOR – Over the past two weeks, the Bangor Police Department has received six reports of strong armed robberies. Two of those cases have been cleared by arrest and the other four remain open and under investigation.
Although these robberies have a common theme of victims being assaulted and various items from cash to personal belongings being taken, it is not clear at this time if they are related.
On July 1, around 10:50 p.m., a male victim reported to police he was riding his bicycle on First Street when approximately four young males on bicycles knocked him to the ground and stole his beer and cigarettes before fleeing. That case remains under investigation.
On July 9, around 7:30 p.m., a man went into an apartment house on First Street where several people were hanging out when he was met with demands for his cash from Alan Lund, a 37 year-old transient with a last known address from Brewer. The victim stated that Lund beat him and took an undisclosed amount of cash. Lund was later arrested and charged with Class B Felony Robbery.
On July 10, around 6:45 p.m., Bangor officers received a complaint from a female witness who observed three men assault a man behind the Penobscot Plaza while she was waiting for a friend to leave work. Officers found the victim near the railroad tracks. He appeared to have been suffering from scrapes and bruises. The man stated that he had just met three men in Gomez Park and that they walked to an area behind the Penobscot Plaza when the three men assaulted him and stole an undisclosed amount of cash.
On July 12, at approximately 1 p.m., a man walking across the footbridge behind Coe Park was accosted and assaulted after money was demanded from him. An undisclosed amount of property was taken. He was treated and released at a local hospital. That case also remains under investigation.
Police said increased patrols in remote areas that provide cover to assailants are being initiated, and officers are being briefed so as to heighten their awareness to areas and circumstances that present a higher potential for such crimes.
You can find Bangor Police’s tips on avoiding and dealing with robbery on Katy’s Maine Blues Blog, www.maineblues.blogspot.com.
Good reason to clean your car
SULLIVAN – It appears some criminal mischief has been perpetrated by your average bear.
On July 2, Tpr. Christopher Smith investigated a criminal mischief incident on Tunk Lake Road in Sullivan. The caller reported that someone broke the window out of his car.
Tpr. Smith arrived at the residence and discovered that there were paw prints on the door of the vehicle. It appeared that a bear smashed the window out of the car. The caller later admitted to storing trash in the car.
No further action was taken. The bear's current whereabouts are unknown.
Get your car registered and inspected
OLD TOWN/ORONO – Several people have been arrested after being pulled over for expired inspection and registration stickers on unrelated charges.
On July 9, around 5:30 p.m., Old Town Police alerted Orono officers that a car with an expired registration was headed into Orono, and the driver was believed to be under suspension.
Police stopped the car on Main Street and spoke to the driver, Emily Burnham, 28, of Bangor. A license check revealed she was operating after suspension and she was placed under arrest and taken to Penobscot County Jail.
On July 11, Old Town Police Officer Josh Loring stopped April Gerry, 32, of Milford for an expired inspection sticker. She reportedly claimed it was not her car. When the officer ran her license it was found to be suspended. She was summoned for operating after suspension.
On July 9, Old Town Police stopped Phillip Avery, 55, of Old Town for an expired inspection sticker. A check revealed that Avery had an active warrant for failure to pay fines and fees. He was arrested and taken to Penobscot County Jail.
Man beaten and robbed
BANGOR – A man was allegedly lured to a location and beaten by four men who took his money on Saturday.
On July 11, around 12:11 a.m., Bangor Police Officers were dispatched to the area of the bike path near the footbridge by the Kenduskeag Stream upon the report that a person had been robbed.
Several suspects, witnesses and one victim, a 21 year-old Hampden man, were all identified. Detective Brent Beaulieu of the Criminal Investigations Division was called in to assist.
The male victim in this case reportedly was in the area of Leadbetter’s Store at Hammond and Ohio Streets when he was approached by a strange woman and the two went into the store as the victim attempted to cash a check. When the store refused, the woman offered her assistance to call friends in order to give him a ride to a place that would cash his check.
The victim was met by a car load of males and brought to a Brewer Store that did in fact cash the check. Afterwards, a discussion developed on where the victim could buy some marijuana. The men, later identified as Jeremy Sigouin, 21, of Hampden, Richard Wentworth, 20, of Bangor, Chad Theriault, 28, of Bangor, and Ryan Gaudet, 24, of Bangor, told him they would meet a seller at the bridge at the end of the footpath that starts at Coe Park on Court Street. As they all neared the footbridge, the victim was attacked by the men and a struggle ensued, after which an undisclosed amount of cash was taken from him.
The victim overheard the men say they were going to throw him off the bridge, so in an attempt to flee on his own, he leapt from the bridge and into the water. The current pulled him downstream to the area of the back of the old police station on Court Street where he was able to get out and summon help.
The victim in this case received some minor facial injuries and abdominal pain but refused medical attention.
Upon completing his investigation, Beaulieu charged all four men with Class A Felony Robbery.
Recent robberies in Bangor
BANGOR – Over the past two weeks, the Bangor Police Department has received six reports of strong armed robberies. Two of those cases have been cleared by arrest and the other four remain open and under investigation.
Although these robberies have a common theme of victims being assaulted and various items from cash to personal belongings being taken, it is not clear at this time if they are related.
On July 1, around 10:50 p.m., a male victim reported to police he was riding his bicycle on First Street when approximately four young males on bicycles knocked him to the ground and stole his beer and cigarettes before fleeing. That case remains under investigation.
On July 9, around 7:30 p.m., a man went into an apartment house on First Street where several people were hanging out when he was met with demands for his cash from Alan Lund, a 37 year-old transient with a last known address from Brewer. The victim stated that Lund beat him and took an undisclosed amount of cash. Lund was later arrested and charged with Class B Felony Robbery.
On July 10, around 6:45 p.m., Bangor officers received a complaint from a female witness who observed three men assault a man behind the Penobscot Plaza while she was waiting for a friend to leave work. Officers found the victim near the railroad tracks. He appeared to have been suffering from scrapes and bruises. The man stated that he had just met three men in Gomez Park and that they walked to an area behind the Penobscot Plaza when the three men assaulted him and stole an undisclosed amount of cash.
On July 12, at approximately 1 p.m., a man walking across the footbridge behind Coe Park was accosted and assaulted after money was demanded from him. An undisclosed amount of property was taken. He was treated and released at a local hospital. That case also remains under investigation.
Police said increased patrols in remote areas that provide cover to assailants are being initiated, and officers are being briefed so as to heighten their awareness to areas and circumstances that present a higher potential for such crimes.
You can find Bangor Police’s tips on avoiding and dealing with robbery on Katy’s Maine Blues Blog, www.maineblues.blogspot.com.
Good reason to clean your car
SULLIVAN – It appears some criminal mischief has been perpetrated by your average bear.
On July 2, Tpr. Christopher Smith investigated a criminal mischief incident on Tunk Lake Road in Sullivan. The caller reported that someone broke the window out of his car.
Tpr. Smith arrived at the residence and discovered that there were paw prints on the door of the vehicle. It appeared that a bear smashed the window out of the car. The caller later admitted to storing trash in the car.
No further action was taken. The bear's current whereabouts are unknown.
Get your car registered and inspected
OLD TOWN/ORONO – Several people have been arrested after being pulled over for expired inspection and registration stickers on unrelated charges.
On July 9, around 5:30 p.m., Old Town Police alerted Orono officers that a car with an expired registration was headed into Orono, and the driver was believed to be under suspension.
Police stopped the car on Main Street and spoke to the driver, Emily Burnham, 28, of Bangor. A license check revealed she was operating after suspension and she was placed under arrest and taken to Penobscot County Jail.
On July 11, Old Town Police Officer Josh Loring stopped April Gerry, 32, of Milford for an expired inspection sticker. She reportedly claimed it was not her car. When the officer ran her license it was found to be suspended. She was summoned for operating after suspension.
On July 9, Old Town Police stopped Phillip Avery, 55, of Old Town for an expired inspection sticker. A check revealed that Avery had an active warrant for failure to pay fines and fees. He was arrested and taken to Penobscot County Jail.
Robbery prevention tips
Courtesy of the Bangor Police Department
Avoid Walking Alone On The Street At Night
• Use well-lit roads.
• Walk near the curb - away from shrubbery where someone could be hiding.
• Walk against traffic, so that cars cannot surprise you from behind.
• Keep an arms length away from strangers.
• If you think someone suspicious is approaching you or following you, cross to the other side of the street and head for the nearest public place.
Don't Make It Obvious That You're In Unfamiliar Territory
• Giving the appearance of not paying attention and not being alert is what suspects look for in a victim.
• Stay sober enough to be able to take care of yourself. Criminals see drunken persons as easy prey.
• Walk briskly and with confidence.
At Night, Avoid Public Parks, Vacant Lots, Alleys and Areas With Excessive Trees and Bushes
• Know which stores and other public places are open along your route.
• Don't hesitate to run back to where you came from to get help.
• Look for anyone "hanging" around your car or your path to your car.
• Have your keys in your hand and be ready to open the car door.
What Should I Do If I am a Robbery Victim?
• Don't Panic — get a grip on yourself and stay calm. Take some deep breaths.
• Do not resist — the robber wants your valuables, not you. "Things" can always be replaced ... you can not.
• Obey the robber's instructions— listen closely to what the robber says and do not argue. Try to remember the exact words spoken by the robber as it may help with the police investigation.
• Be alert — notice what is happening.
• Look for distinguishing characteristics — look for things that can not be changed such as scars, marks, tattoos, limps, accents, etc.
• Weapons— take careful note of any weapons. You will have to describe it later to the police. If the robber indicates that there is a weapon in his pocket, assume it is a gun. If the robber has a gun, assume it is loaded.
• Descriptions of robber — compare the robber to your own height and weight to estimate the size of your attacker.
• Cooperate with police — if you are robbed, or see someone else being robbed, report it to the police immediately.
Avoid Walking Alone On The Street At Night
• Use well-lit roads.
• Walk near the curb - away from shrubbery where someone could be hiding.
• Walk against traffic, so that cars cannot surprise you from behind.
• Keep an arms length away from strangers.
• If you think someone suspicious is approaching you or following you, cross to the other side of the street and head for the nearest public place.
Don't Make It Obvious That You're In Unfamiliar Territory
• Giving the appearance of not paying attention and not being alert is what suspects look for in a victim.
• Stay sober enough to be able to take care of yourself. Criminals see drunken persons as easy prey.
• Walk briskly and with confidence.
At Night, Avoid Public Parks, Vacant Lots, Alleys and Areas With Excessive Trees and Bushes
• Know which stores and other public places are open along your route.
• Don't hesitate to run back to where you came from to get help.
• Look for anyone "hanging" around your car or your path to your car.
• Have your keys in your hand and be ready to open the car door.
What Should I Do If I am a Robbery Victim?
• Don't Panic — get a grip on yourself and stay calm. Take some deep breaths.
• Do not resist — the robber wants your valuables, not you. "Things" can always be replaced ... you can not.
• Obey the robber's instructions— listen closely to what the robber says and do not argue. Try to remember the exact words spoken by the robber as it may help with the police investigation.
• Be alert — notice what is happening.
• Look for distinguishing characteristics — look for things that can not be changed such as scars, marks, tattoos, limps, accents, etc.
• Weapons— take careful note of any weapons. You will have to describe it later to the police. If the robber indicates that there is a weapon in his pocket, assume it is a gun. If the robber has a gun, assume it is loaded.
• Descriptions of robber — compare the robber to your own height and weight to estimate the size of your attacker.
• Cooperate with police — if you are robbed, or see someone else being robbed, report it to the police immediately.
Jul 8, 2009
The Maine Edge Criminal Mischief
Compiled from area police reports by Katy England
When you gotta go
ORONO – Peeing in public has a way of attracting the attention of law enforcement, as an Indian Island man discovered on Friday.
Officer Jason Zalva was monitoring the Pine Street parking lot on July 3 around 12:33 a.m., when he observed a man allegedly urinating in the alley and approached him. When the man, later identified as Nicolas Bear, 23, of Indian Island, saw the officer, he attempted to enter the Bear Brew Pub but was stopped by an employee manning the door.
When asked what he was doing, Bear replied that he hadn’t been inside the bar yet. Zalva did a records check on Bear and discovered he was out on bail with conditions not to possess or consume any alcohol. Since he could smell alcohol on Bear, the officer arrested him and took him back to the station for an Intoxilyzer test which indicated Bear had been drinking.
He was taken to Penobscot County Jail and charged with violation of conditions of release.
'No' is also a reply police will accept
OLD TOWN – A man who returned to his car after being warned by police not to drive was arrested after a scuffle.
On July 3, around 1:56 a.m., Sgt. Michael Hashey was at the Riverfront Pub on an unrelated matter when he warned Benjamin Young, 48, of Woodville, not to drive since he appeared too intoxicated. Young left in a cab but reportedly made comments that led police to believe he would be returning to his car later that evening.
Later, someone called to report that Young was back and attempting to leave in his car. Officer Lori Renzullo arrived to see Young driving away. She activated her blue lights, but the vehicle continued slowly down Main street before turning into a parking lot, running over a raised island.
Renzullo followed him in and Officer James Fearon blocked the other exit. Young drove into the parking lot and stopped.
The officers began to administer field sobriety tests, when Young complained about getting wet in the rain and went to get back in his car. Sgt. Hashey shut the door to Young’s vehicle, preventing him from getting back in, and Young refused further tests. Renzullo informed him he was under arrest. Young was uncooperative and all three officers were needed to cuff him and place him in the cruiser.
Once inside the cruiser, he refused to exit to take the Intoxilyzer test at the Old Town Police Department. When Renzullo asked him if he was refusing the test, Young reportedly replied “Kiss my ass,” according to police.
En route to jail, Young told Renzullo that she better have back up when they arrived at the jail. In fact, Penobscot County Jail staff were on hand to assist the officer in removing Young from the cruiser. He was charged with operating under the influence and refusal to submit to arrest or detention.
Driver stopped by bicycle patrol
BANGOR – A woman stopped by Bangor Bicycle Patrol Unit for a seatbelt got further charges when it was discovered she was operating after suspension.
On July 1 at about 10:20 p.m., Officer Michael Brennan was on routine bicycle patrol downtown when he noticed a vehicle go by him with the driver, Christen Niles, 27, of Bangor, not wearing a seatbelt. Brenan pedaled after the car and pulled her over. A license check revealed that her license was suspended. She was summoned.
My brother’s car that someone sold me
OLD TOWN – A driver stopped in Old Town couldn’t decide whose fault it was that her inspection sticker was fake.
Officers Christine McAvoy and Lee Miller stopped a car for an inspection sticker violation on July 2, around 9:12 a.m., because the color was wrong. The driver, Michelle Briley, 20, said that it was her brother’s vehicle and the windshield had just been replaced.
Police asked for the sticker, and rather than the proper writing that would be on the back, it simply read “Special moments” and the front appeared to be a photograph of an inspection sticker.
At this point, Briley said it must have been the fault of the person who sold her the car, despite claiming earlier that the car belonged to her brother.
She was summoned for displaying a fictitious inspection sticker.
When you gotta go
ORONO – Peeing in public has a way of attracting the attention of law enforcement, as an Indian Island man discovered on Friday.
Officer Jason Zalva was monitoring the Pine Street parking lot on July 3 around 12:33 a.m., when he observed a man allegedly urinating in the alley and approached him. When the man, later identified as Nicolas Bear, 23, of Indian Island, saw the officer, he attempted to enter the Bear Brew Pub but was stopped by an employee manning the door.
When asked what he was doing, Bear replied that he hadn’t been inside the bar yet. Zalva did a records check on Bear and discovered he was out on bail with conditions not to possess or consume any alcohol. Since he could smell alcohol on Bear, the officer arrested him and took him back to the station for an Intoxilyzer test which indicated Bear had been drinking.
He was taken to Penobscot County Jail and charged with violation of conditions of release.
'No' is also a reply police will accept
OLD TOWN – A man who returned to his car after being warned by police not to drive was arrested after a scuffle.
On July 3, around 1:56 a.m., Sgt. Michael Hashey was at the Riverfront Pub on an unrelated matter when he warned Benjamin Young, 48, of Woodville, not to drive since he appeared too intoxicated. Young left in a cab but reportedly made comments that led police to believe he would be returning to his car later that evening.
Later, someone called to report that Young was back and attempting to leave in his car. Officer Lori Renzullo arrived to see Young driving away. She activated her blue lights, but the vehicle continued slowly down Main street before turning into a parking lot, running over a raised island.
Renzullo followed him in and Officer James Fearon blocked the other exit. Young drove into the parking lot and stopped.
The officers began to administer field sobriety tests, when Young complained about getting wet in the rain and went to get back in his car. Sgt. Hashey shut the door to Young’s vehicle, preventing him from getting back in, and Young refused further tests. Renzullo informed him he was under arrest. Young was uncooperative and all three officers were needed to cuff him and place him in the cruiser.
Once inside the cruiser, he refused to exit to take the Intoxilyzer test at the Old Town Police Department. When Renzullo asked him if he was refusing the test, Young reportedly replied “Kiss my ass,” according to police.
En route to jail, Young told Renzullo that she better have back up when they arrived at the jail. In fact, Penobscot County Jail staff were on hand to assist the officer in removing Young from the cruiser. He was charged with operating under the influence and refusal to submit to arrest or detention.
Driver stopped by bicycle patrol
BANGOR – A woman stopped by Bangor Bicycle Patrol Unit for a seatbelt got further charges when it was discovered she was operating after suspension.
On July 1 at about 10:20 p.m., Officer Michael Brennan was on routine bicycle patrol downtown when he noticed a vehicle go by him with the driver, Christen Niles, 27, of Bangor, not wearing a seatbelt. Brenan pedaled after the car and pulled her over. A license check revealed that her license was suspended. She was summoned.
My brother’s car that someone sold me
OLD TOWN – A driver stopped in Old Town couldn’t decide whose fault it was that her inspection sticker was fake.
Officers Christine McAvoy and Lee Miller stopped a car for an inspection sticker violation on July 2, around 9:12 a.m., because the color was wrong. The driver, Michelle Briley, 20, said that it was her brother’s vehicle and the windshield had just been replaced.
Police asked for the sticker, and rather than the proper writing that would be on the back, it simply read “Special moments” and the front appeared to be a photograph of an inspection sticker.
At this point, Briley said it must have been the fault of the person who sold her the car, despite claiming earlier that the car belonged to her brother.
She was summoned for displaying a fictitious inspection sticker.
Jul 7, 2009
Car Burglary Prevention Tips
Courtesy of the Bangor Police Department
The Bangor Police Department is once again reminding motorists to lock their doors on their vehicles when left unattended and not leave valuable items in the car, especially overnight.
Police have received several complaints of cars being burglarized overnight in all areas of Bangor. Some of the vehicles have had windows damaged in order to gain access for particular items of interest (i.e. purses, electronic equipment, etc.).
The first thing you can do to help: Don't leave valuables in your car - particularly not in plain sight.
The last thing you need is to find your vehicle's window broken or items missing. We suggest taking these simple but important steps to maintain your car's safety:
1. Don't leave valuables in your car. That sounds like "common sense", but drivers/passengers do leave items of value in plain view every day. If you leave valuable items visible in your car, your car is automatically a target.
2. If you must leave valuable items in your car while out and about, place items out of sight before reaching your destination or move them inconspicuously. This includes packages, backpacks, gym bags, GPS units, MP3 players, and so forth. Someone may be watching when you put items under a seat or throw something over them. An opportunistic thief is on the lookout for trunk-packing, and can break into your car the minute you're out of sight.
If you can't take them with you, at least lock the items in your glove compartment (if capable of locking and large enough) or your trunk (if you have one).
One reason SUVs and pickups are common auto-burglary targets is because they don't have a "trunk" to hold valuables — the driver/passenger generally just "hides" their valuables "out of sight". The thieves know this, and do check glove compartments, behind seats, and under seats. It only takes a few seconds to check all the "usual" hiding places.
Unobtrusively locking everything valuable "in the trunk" (if you have one) may be difficult when you're combining errands at multiple destinations. Certainly avoid leaving packages or shopping bags visible in your car — lock them in the trunk out of sight if you have to leave packages in your car unattended. Plan your shopping/errands so that you don't load your trunk until you are ready to drive to another destination; never open a trunk, fill it full of valuables, close it, and then just walk away.
Once home, unload your valuables immediately. Do not store valuables in your car any longer than necessary, and certainly never overnight.
3. Leave no trace. Don't leave any "sign" that there might be valuables "out of sight" in your vehicle, such as docking stations or connector cables. Leave nothing in "plain sight" that might make your vehicle worth "investigating" by a thief; not even loose coins or a CD.
Just leaving an empty docking station in plain sight, even if you've taken the high dollar component with you, may end up costing you hundreds of dollars to replace a broken window because the thief wanted to check your car for "hidden" valuables. Very few auto break-ins are "random" — the thieves see "something" in plain sight that's valuable, or hints of possible hidden valuables.
4. If you have an after-market stereo/CD-player with a removable faceplate, remove it. Without the faceplate, the unit is less attractive/useful to many thieves, and harder to "fence". If the unit can be pulled, pull it! Take it with you. Just covering a valuable radio (or ANY valuables in your car) with something (like a blanket or towel) to hide it will probably only draw thieves' attention.
5. Try to park in busy, well-lighted areas. Try to park in well-traveled areas. Large anonymous lots are hit by thieves much more often than parking immediately adjacent to residential housing or other occupied buildings. On a busy campus, day or night, "picking" your parking spot is easier said than done — but try to choose a well-lighted, visible, parking spot where there is lots of vehicular and pedestrian movement when possible. Auto-burglars prefer breaking into cars where they will not observed or attract notice, and choose their targets accordingly.
6. Lock all your vehicle's doors even if you plan to be gone for only a brief time. Every year, we have items stolen from unlocked vehicles where the owner was only going to be gone "just for a second." It only takes seconds to steal your stuff! It's not at all uncommon for thieves to walk down a row of parked vehicles and check vehicle doors to see if they are unlocked. Don't leave any window open or even cracked open, including vent/wing windows and sunroofs.
7. Set any alarm or anti-theft device. If you have one, use it! Many people believe that car-alarms no longer make a difference, but they can be an effective deterrent to an auto-burglar.
Locking your car and setting your alarm is just part of the solution. Even if locked and alarmed, if you leave valuables (or the hint of valuables) in plain sight, a thief may target your car, even knowing it's locked and alarmed. But, without a clear prize in sight, a locked/alarmed car will likely be bypassed for an easier "target of opportunity".
Don't think your dark tinted windows will hide your valuables. Thieves often use flashlights to see through tint, and after-market tint is handy to keep all the broken glass in one "sheet" when they break out your window.
But remember, just "locking" isn't enough. Keep your car offthe target list of the thieves by keeping all hints of valuables totally out of sight. If they see something tempting, they certainly can break in.
What Items are Most Commonly Stolen from Vehicles?
-Backpacks, gym bags, briefcases, day-planners
-Cash/coins, checkbooks and credit/debit cards
-Wallets and purses (even when hidden under a seat or in an unlocked glove compartment)
- Laptop computers, iPods and MP3 players, (and docking stations)
-Cell phones (and chargers)
- Portable GPS navigation systems
- Stereo/CD players (and faceplates), amps, speakers (even when bolted down!)
-Jewelry, keys, mail (identity theft), tools
-Anything of obvious value
Mark your valuables
As a last line of defense (not really to prevent theft as much as to aid in recovery), mark your valuables. Recording serial numbers is dandy, but nowadays many serial numbers are on removable "labels", rather than "engraved" into valuable items. Also, a serial number doesn't "directly" link you to your stolen property. We'd suggest inscribing/engraving a "personal identifier" on all valuables.
Don't use your social security number (identity theft) — use your driver's license (DL) number, prefaced by your DL "state", such as "OK1217454928". With that marking, any police officer can trace your valuable back to you, wherever it's recovered, and the chances of being reunited with your stolen valuables is dramatically increased.
What to do if something is stolen out of your car
As soon as you notice something's stolen (or that your car has been broken into) do not touch/adjust anything in, on, or around the car. As soon as possible, call the police to report the incident.
Report Suspicious activity
If you see suspicious activity, report it immediately!
"Suspicious Activity" would include:
Persons walking up and down aisles of parking lots looking into cars or trying door handles or vehicles cruising parking lots at very slow speeds for extended periods while observing parked cars.
Persons sitting in running parked cars for protracted periods, and vehicles dropping one person off while continuing to cruise the same area. We'd prefer to check on an innocent citizen going about their business than to not check and end up taking theft-from-vehicle reports.
The Bangor Police Department is once again reminding motorists to lock their doors on their vehicles when left unattended and not leave valuable items in the car, especially overnight.
Police have received several complaints of cars being burglarized overnight in all areas of Bangor. Some of the vehicles have had windows damaged in order to gain access for particular items of interest (i.e. purses, electronic equipment, etc.).
The first thing you can do to help: Don't leave valuables in your car - particularly not in plain sight.
The last thing you need is to find your vehicle's window broken or items missing. We suggest taking these simple but important steps to maintain your car's safety:
1. Don't leave valuables in your car. That sounds like "common sense", but drivers/passengers do leave items of value in plain view every day. If you leave valuable items visible in your car, your car is automatically a target.
2. If you must leave valuable items in your car while out and about, place items out of sight before reaching your destination or move them inconspicuously. This includes packages, backpacks, gym bags, GPS units, MP3 players, and so forth. Someone may be watching when you put items under a seat or throw something over them. An opportunistic thief is on the lookout for trunk-packing, and can break into your car the minute you're out of sight.
If you can't take them with you, at least lock the items in your glove compartment (if capable of locking and large enough) or your trunk (if you have one).
One reason SUVs and pickups are common auto-burglary targets is because they don't have a "trunk" to hold valuables — the driver/passenger generally just "hides" their valuables "out of sight". The thieves know this, and do check glove compartments, behind seats, and under seats. It only takes a few seconds to check all the "usual" hiding places.
Unobtrusively locking everything valuable "in the trunk" (if you have one) may be difficult when you're combining errands at multiple destinations. Certainly avoid leaving packages or shopping bags visible in your car — lock them in the trunk out of sight if you have to leave packages in your car unattended. Plan your shopping/errands so that you don't load your trunk until you are ready to drive to another destination; never open a trunk, fill it full of valuables, close it, and then just walk away.
Once home, unload your valuables immediately. Do not store valuables in your car any longer than necessary, and certainly never overnight.
3. Leave no trace. Don't leave any "sign" that there might be valuables "out of sight" in your vehicle, such as docking stations or connector cables. Leave nothing in "plain sight" that might make your vehicle worth "investigating" by a thief; not even loose coins or a CD.
Just leaving an empty docking station in plain sight, even if you've taken the high dollar component with you, may end up costing you hundreds of dollars to replace a broken window because the thief wanted to check your car for "hidden" valuables. Very few auto break-ins are "random" — the thieves see "something" in plain sight that's valuable, or hints of possible hidden valuables.
4. If you have an after-market stereo/CD-player with a removable faceplate, remove it. Without the faceplate, the unit is less attractive/useful to many thieves, and harder to "fence". If the unit can be pulled, pull it! Take it with you. Just covering a valuable radio (or ANY valuables in your car) with something (like a blanket or towel) to hide it will probably only draw thieves' attention.
5. Try to park in busy, well-lighted areas. Try to park in well-traveled areas. Large anonymous lots are hit by thieves much more often than parking immediately adjacent to residential housing or other occupied buildings. On a busy campus, day or night, "picking" your parking spot is easier said than done — but try to choose a well-lighted, visible, parking spot where there is lots of vehicular and pedestrian movement when possible. Auto-burglars prefer breaking into cars where they will not observed or attract notice, and choose their targets accordingly.
6. Lock all your vehicle's doors even if you plan to be gone for only a brief time. Every year, we have items stolen from unlocked vehicles where the owner was only going to be gone "just for a second." It only takes seconds to steal your stuff! It's not at all uncommon for thieves to walk down a row of parked vehicles and check vehicle doors to see if they are unlocked. Don't leave any window open or even cracked open, including vent/wing windows and sunroofs.
7. Set any alarm or anti-theft device. If you have one, use it! Many people believe that car-alarms no longer make a difference, but they can be an effective deterrent to an auto-burglar.
Locking your car and setting your alarm is just part of the solution. Even if locked and alarmed, if you leave valuables (or the hint of valuables) in plain sight, a thief may target your car, even knowing it's locked and alarmed. But, without a clear prize in sight, a locked/alarmed car will likely be bypassed for an easier "target of opportunity".
Don't think your dark tinted windows will hide your valuables. Thieves often use flashlights to see through tint, and after-market tint is handy to keep all the broken glass in one "sheet" when they break out your window.
But remember, just "locking" isn't enough. Keep your car offthe target list of the thieves by keeping all hints of valuables totally out of sight. If they see something tempting, they certainly can break in.
What Items are Most Commonly Stolen from Vehicles?
-Backpacks, gym bags, briefcases, day-planners
-Cash/coins, checkbooks and credit/debit cards
-Wallets and purses (even when hidden under a seat or in an unlocked glove compartment)
- Laptop computers, iPods and MP3 players, (and docking stations)
-Cell phones (and chargers)
- Portable GPS navigation systems
- Stereo/CD players (and faceplates), amps, speakers (even when bolted down!)
-Jewelry, keys, mail (identity theft), tools
-Anything of obvious value
Mark your valuables
As a last line of defense (not really to prevent theft as much as to aid in recovery), mark your valuables. Recording serial numbers is dandy, but nowadays many serial numbers are on removable "labels", rather than "engraved" into valuable items. Also, a serial number doesn't "directly" link you to your stolen property. We'd suggest inscribing/engraving a "personal identifier" on all valuables.
Don't use your social security number (identity theft) — use your driver's license (DL) number, prefaced by your DL "state", such as "OK1217454928". With that marking, any police officer can trace your valuable back to you, wherever it's recovered, and the chances of being reunited with your stolen valuables is dramatically increased.
What to do if something is stolen out of your car
As soon as you notice something's stolen (or that your car has been broken into) do not touch/adjust anything in, on, or around the car. As soon as possible, call the police to report the incident.
Report Suspicious activity
If you see suspicious activity, report it immediately!
"Suspicious Activity" would include:
Persons walking up and down aisles of parking lots looking into cars or trying door handles or vehicles cruising parking lots at very slow speeds for extended periods while observing parked cars.
Persons sitting in running parked cars for protracted periods, and vehicles dropping one person off while continuing to cruise the same area. We'd prefer to check on an innocent citizen going about their business than to not check and end up taking theft-from-vehicle reports.
Jul 2, 2009
The Maine Edge Criminal Mischief
Compiled from area police reports by Katy England
Woman attends court while intoxicated
MACHIAS – A Steuben woman discovered why it’s not a good idea to come to one’s court date drunk.
On June 24, Tpr. Michael Southard was scheduled for a trial in Machias District Court in reference to a domestic assault case in which Hailey Merritt, 31, of Steuben, was the defendant. Merritt was on bail with conditions of no use or possession of alcohol.
Southard spoke with Merritt in reference to her having contact with the victim, who was also present in the courtroom. Merritt appeared to have been drinking and was taken to the Washington County jail where an Intoxilyzer test was administered. Merritt’s blood alcohol content was over the legal limit.
Merritt was placed under arrest for violation of conditions of release.
Milford man arrested in burglary
ORONO – Police arrested a Milford man as he allegedly attempted to noisily burglarize a local restaurant.
On June 22, around 4:16 a.m., someone working in an adjacent business called police to report a possible burglary in process because they could hear a banging noise coming from Lissus’ Pizza.
Police arrived to find the door open and arrested Joshua Coffin, 18, of Milford, at gunpoint. Officers located $200 in cash on his person, and the crowbar that had been used to pry the business' doors open. Police also located a folding knife in his pocket.
Coffin was charged with burglary, criminal mischief, theft, possession of marijuana, possession or transfer of burglar’s tools and carrying a concealed weapon.
Man claims crashed car was stolen
HANCOCK – A Hancock man tried to claim his vehicle had been stolen and then crashed, when only one of those applied.
On June 26, Sgt. Alden Bustard responded to a single vehicle accident on the Washington Junction Road in Hancock. The operator-owner, Justin Gross, 29, of Hancock, left the scene of the accident.
Gross contacted Orono Regional Communications Center a short time later and reported his vehicle stolen. Bustard later met with Gross who admitted that his vehicle had not been stolen and he was the operator.
Gross was summoned for leaving the scene of a property damage accident, false public report or alarm and unlawful possession of scheduled drugs.
Car burglary spotted by savvy owner
ORONO – Police charged an Orono man with burglary of a motor vehicle after the car’s owner saw the man inside her car.
On June 24, around 8:04 p.m., a woman called police to report a car burglary, telling dispatchers that the man was in her car.
Police arrived and saw a man, later identified as Bryan Grier, 24, or Orono, standing near the woman's vehicle. He was in possession of a large amount of change that the police determined was from the car.
Grier arrested and charged with burglary of a motor vehicle and theft. He was taken to Penobscot County Jail.
Flying colors
ADDISON – Police charged an 18-year-old woman with criminal mischief after some ladies' underwear were hoisted up the flagpole in Addison.
On June 25, Tpr. Christopher Smith received a criminal mischief complaint from the Addison Town Office. The caller reported that there had been recent incidents in which hanging flower pot baskets were smashed in the roadway and the potting soil smeared on the building. The caller reported that last night in addition to the flower pots, the American flag was taken down and draped over the railing and a pair of women’s underwear was raised on the flag pole. The caller provided information on possible suspects.
Smith interviewed Kaytie Foss, 18, of Addison, and obtained details about her involvement in the incident. She was summoned for criminal mischief.
An investigation is still pending as two juvenile females were also involved.
Getting served
BREWER – A bad tennis serve apparently led to a reported assault in Brewer.
Around 4:10 p.m. on June 25, Sgt. David Lord and Cpl. Roger Hershey responded to a call at a local tennis court. The victim claimed that Taanic Sigmon, 32, of Brewer, had allegedly pushed him down due to a bad tennis serve.
Sigmon was summoned for assault.
Testing, testing…
BREWER – Thanks to grant money, Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office and the Brewer Police have recently installed new software into their cruiser laptops that allows them to check a driver’s status and history. While checking the software to ensure it was working properly, Captain Jason Moffitt ultimately charged a man for operating after suspension.
On June 18, while running a plate to tests the system, Moffitt discovered that Jay York, 29, of Lowell, was driving after suspension and he was issued a summons.
Buggy gets stuck in mud
FRANKLIN – A man ATVing on a public road tried to ditch police by off-roading, only to become mired in mud.
On June 22, Tpr. Michael Southard arrested Jesse Buggy, 26, of Franklin, for operating after suspension on Route 182 in Franklin. Buggy had attempted to flee down a trail off Route 182 in Franklin until it became stuck in the mud. Buggy gave up and was taken into custody without further incident.
Buggy was also summoned for failure to stop for a police officer, operating an ATV on a public way and operating an unregistered ATV.
Woman attends court while intoxicated
MACHIAS – A Steuben woman discovered why it’s not a good idea to come to one’s court date drunk.
On June 24, Tpr. Michael Southard was scheduled for a trial in Machias District Court in reference to a domestic assault case in which Hailey Merritt, 31, of Steuben, was the defendant. Merritt was on bail with conditions of no use or possession of alcohol.
Southard spoke with Merritt in reference to her having contact with the victim, who was also present in the courtroom. Merritt appeared to have been drinking and was taken to the Washington County jail where an Intoxilyzer test was administered. Merritt’s blood alcohol content was over the legal limit.
Merritt was placed under arrest for violation of conditions of release.
Milford man arrested in burglary
ORONO – Police arrested a Milford man as he allegedly attempted to noisily burglarize a local restaurant.
On June 22, around 4:16 a.m., someone working in an adjacent business called police to report a possible burglary in process because they could hear a banging noise coming from Lissus’ Pizza.
Police arrived to find the door open and arrested Joshua Coffin, 18, of Milford, at gunpoint. Officers located $200 in cash on his person, and the crowbar that had been used to pry the business' doors open. Police also located a folding knife in his pocket.
Coffin was charged with burglary, criminal mischief, theft, possession of marijuana, possession or transfer of burglar’s tools and carrying a concealed weapon.
Man claims crashed car was stolen
HANCOCK – A Hancock man tried to claim his vehicle had been stolen and then crashed, when only one of those applied.
On June 26, Sgt. Alden Bustard responded to a single vehicle accident on the Washington Junction Road in Hancock. The operator-owner, Justin Gross, 29, of Hancock, left the scene of the accident.
Gross contacted Orono Regional Communications Center a short time later and reported his vehicle stolen. Bustard later met with Gross who admitted that his vehicle had not been stolen and he was the operator.
Gross was summoned for leaving the scene of a property damage accident, false public report or alarm and unlawful possession of scheduled drugs.
Car burglary spotted by savvy owner
ORONO – Police charged an Orono man with burglary of a motor vehicle after the car’s owner saw the man inside her car.
On June 24, around 8:04 p.m., a woman called police to report a car burglary, telling dispatchers that the man was in her car.
Police arrived and saw a man, later identified as Bryan Grier, 24, or Orono, standing near the woman's vehicle. He was in possession of a large amount of change that the police determined was from the car.
Grier arrested and charged with burglary of a motor vehicle and theft. He was taken to Penobscot County Jail.
Flying colors
ADDISON – Police charged an 18-year-old woman with criminal mischief after some ladies' underwear were hoisted up the flagpole in Addison.
On June 25, Tpr. Christopher Smith received a criminal mischief complaint from the Addison Town Office. The caller reported that there had been recent incidents in which hanging flower pot baskets were smashed in the roadway and the potting soil smeared on the building. The caller reported that last night in addition to the flower pots, the American flag was taken down and draped over the railing and a pair of women’s underwear was raised on the flag pole. The caller provided information on possible suspects.
Smith interviewed Kaytie Foss, 18, of Addison, and obtained details about her involvement in the incident. She was summoned for criminal mischief.
An investigation is still pending as two juvenile females were also involved.
Getting served
BREWER – A bad tennis serve apparently led to a reported assault in Brewer.
Around 4:10 p.m. on June 25, Sgt. David Lord and Cpl. Roger Hershey responded to a call at a local tennis court. The victim claimed that Taanic Sigmon, 32, of Brewer, had allegedly pushed him down due to a bad tennis serve.
Sigmon was summoned for assault.
Testing, testing…
BREWER – Thanks to grant money, Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office and the Brewer Police have recently installed new software into their cruiser laptops that allows them to check a driver’s status and history. While checking the software to ensure it was working properly, Captain Jason Moffitt ultimately charged a man for operating after suspension.
On June 18, while running a plate to tests the system, Moffitt discovered that Jay York, 29, of Lowell, was driving after suspension and he was issued a summons.
Buggy gets stuck in mud
FRANKLIN – A man ATVing on a public road tried to ditch police by off-roading, only to become mired in mud.
On June 22, Tpr. Michael Southard arrested Jesse Buggy, 26, of Franklin, for operating after suspension on Route 182 in Franklin. Buggy had attempted to flee down a trail off Route 182 in Franklin until it became stuck in the mud. Buggy gave up and was taken into custody without further incident.
Buggy was also summoned for failure to stop for a police officer, operating an ATV on a public way and operating an unregistered ATV.
Motorcycle struck in Pembroke
Courtesy of Sgt. Alden Bustard of the Maine State Police Troop J
PEMBROKE - A man was hospitalized after an accident in Pembroke.
On July 1, 2009, troopers responded to personal injury accident on Route 1 in Pembroke at the intersection of the Old County Road.
Police found that Nicholas Gamertsfelder, age 57, of Pembroke was traveling north on Route 1 in Pembroke on a 1993 Suzuki motorcycle. Barbara Baig, age 58, of Edmunds was operating a 2007 Subaru Forester. Baig was making a left turn from the Old County Road onto Route 1 at the time of the accident. Gamertsfelder was thrown from his motorcycle. He was transported by Lifeflight to Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor where he was treated for head injuries. Baig was not injured.
Tpr. Barry Curtis is the primary investigator of the accident which is still under investigation. The Washington County Sheriff’s Department assisted in reconstructing the accident scene. The Eastport and Pleasant Point Police Departments as well as the Pembroke Fire Department also assisted at the scene of the accident.
Gamertsfelder was reportedly not wearing a helmet.
PEMBROKE - A man was hospitalized after an accident in Pembroke.
On July 1, 2009, troopers responded to personal injury accident on Route 1 in Pembroke at the intersection of the Old County Road.
Police found that Nicholas Gamertsfelder, age 57, of Pembroke was traveling north on Route 1 in Pembroke on a 1993 Suzuki motorcycle. Barbara Baig, age 58, of Edmunds was operating a 2007 Subaru Forester. Baig was making a left turn from the Old County Road onto Route 1 at the time of the accident. Gamertsfelder was thrown from his motorcycle. He was transported by Lifeflight to Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor where he was treated for head injuries. Baig was not injured.
Tpr. Barry Curtis is the primary investigator of the accident which is still under investigation. The Washington County Sheriff’s Department assisted in reconstructing the accident scene. The Eastport and Pleasant Point Police Departments as well as the Pembroke Fire Department also assisted at the scene of the accident.
Gamertsfelder was reportedly not wearing a helmet.
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