Missing woman found safe

BANGOR – The Bangor Police Department is pleased to announce that Ann Jones, of Bangor has been located.

Bangor Police Detectives, along with the assistance of The Maine State Forest Service, The Maine State Police and Piscataquis County Sherriff’s Office, found Mrs. Jones walking on Cotton Brook Road near Greely’s Landing in Dover-Foxcroft at about 10 a.m. this morning. Forest Rangers Doug Huettner, Samuel Heffner, and Jonathan Hayes were searching that area this morning when they found her. She appears to be in good condition and no medical services were needed. Her vehicle was located near her and was stuck. It appears she probably spent the night in that area. She is now reunited with three of her daughters and arrangements are being made to get her and the vehicle back home to Bangor.

Several tips early this morning from concerned citizens who watched media coverage of this incident helped immensely to making this outcome a happy and safe one.

UPDATE: Missing woman found safe

BANGOR - Sgt. Paul Edwards advised local media that Ann Jones has been found and appears to be in good condition. More details to follow.

Elderly woman missing from Bangor apartment

BANGOR – Police are seeking the public’s assistance locating a missing elderly woman.

On March 29, the Bangor Police Department received a complaint that 71-year-old woman with memory issues is missing from her apartment at 321 Stillwater Avenue in Bangor.

Ann Jones was found not at home this morning at about 7 a.m. She was last checked on or seen at 11 p.m. on March 28. Mrs. Jones’ car, of which she did not have keys for, is also missing. Ann Jones is described as a Caucasian female, 4-foot,10-inches, 90 pounds, with dark hair and glasses.

Her missing car is a 1999 white, Subaru Legacy Station Wagon with Maine registration number 5781 IY.

Mrs. Jones likes to go to Lincolnville Beach in Camden and is from the Augusta Area.

Anyone with information as to her whereabouts is urged to call the Bangor Police Department at 947-7382 or call your local police department if you see her or the vehicle.

The Maine Edge Criminal Mischief

Old Town man faces felony burglary charges


OLD TOWN – Police executed a search warrant and made an arrest in a recent string of burglaries.
On March 19 around 5 p.m., Old Town Police executed a search warrant on two apartments on Water Street. As a result, officers were able to recover items from several commercial and residential burglaries that had occurred in February and March. Brian Corvino, 22, of Old Town, was arrested and is facing several charges in connection with the burglaries.
On Feb. 1, Jason’s Pizza was burglarized, on Feb. 27, a residence was burglarized, and on March 7, Captain’s Joint was burglarized. Police are still tallying the value of the recovered property, but it’s well over $1,000.
Corvino was charged with class C felony burglary, class C felony theft, class C felony receiving stolen property and class D criminal mischief.

Man arrested for allegedly acting like a troglodyte


ORONO – A Houlton man is facing charges after he allegedly groped a woman in the parking lot outside a local bar.
On March 19, around 1:15 a.m., Orono Police were in the Pine Street parking lot behind the Bear Brew on an unrelated matter. Officer Dan Merrill heard yelling and saw a man get out of a white car and begin throwing punches into the crowd.
He grabbed the man and spoke to him. An investigation revealed that the unnamed man was upset because people outside were grabbing his girlfriend in an inappropriate manner. The investigation revealed that Joseph Lezotte, 22, of Houlton, had reportedly put his hand down the shirt of the man’s girlfriend.
He was summoned for assault and disorderly conduct. The other man was not charged.

Telemarketer threatens woman


HANCOCK – A telemarketer took his marketing strategy too far – threatening to kill the receiving party.
On March 18, Tpr. Greg Roy received a telephone harassment report from a Hancock woman who reported she received a call from a telemarketer and when she said she was not interested he threatened to kill her.
As a result of the investigation, it was determined the telemarketer is located in Mumbai, India and there is an ongoing investigation being led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation into similar incidents.
Any member of the public who has experienced similar events should contact the FBI.

All dressed up…


OLD TOWN – An Old Town man was dressed up for a bike ride, but didn’t have his bike. He did have the attention of police.
On March 19, around 1:10 a.m., Officer Ryan Fitch was monitoring foot traffic after officers had broken up a party, when he noticed a man wearing a bicycle helmet, black gloves and sporting a back pack but no bicycle. He spoke to the man, who was identified as Kaycee Stevens, 21, of Old Town, who said he had left the bike at his friend’s house.
Fitch recognized Stevens from a previous interaction, and he confirmed that he had active bail conditions not to use or possess drugs or alcohol. The officer noted red, glassy eyes and the odor of alcohol and asked Stevens how much he had consumed. Stevens reportedly replied, “What does it matter?”
A search revealed a small baggie of marijuana and a baggie that contained five small squares of blotter paper that field tested positive for LSD, along with a pill that was identified as Vyvanse (a schedule Z drug) that Stevens did not have a prescription for.
He was arrested and taken to Penobscot County Jail and charged with unlawful possession of a schedule Z drug, possession of a usable amount of marijuana and violation of conditions of release. Further charges are pending the results of official tests of the suspected LSD.

Helping people travel lighter


BANGOR – Police arrested two people in connection with the theft of items stolen from a man’s motel room.
On March 19, around 5:40 p.m., Officer Kevin MacLaren was asked to speak with a man in reference to some of his belongings being stolen from his motel room earlier that afternoon. Police learned that a man from Hesperus, Colorado was travelling on business, and while he was carrying armloads of his belongings from his second floor room to the parking lot he noticed that his room door was closed when he returned. He entered the room and noticed that all of his bags were still there but $200 was missing from his wallet. He was in a hurry to get going, so he didn’t bother to report the cash missing. When he arrived in Portland, he noticed his laptop computer and other belongings gone and felt he should report it.
MacLaren’s investigation led him to interview and summon Don Kaherl, 29, of Bangor, with class C felony receiving stolen property. Further investigation in the case led him to summon Kari Hersey, 26, of Bangor, for class B felony burglary.

Party’s over


OTIS – Police broke up an underage drinking party in Otis last week.
On March 18, Tpr. Greg Roy and Sgt. Alden Bustard responded to a noise complaint on the Point Rd in Otis. A neighbor was reporting a fight involving a large group of people in front of the residence. Several people fled once officers arrived.
There were several individuals under the age of 21 at the residence who had been drinking alcohol. Kurtis Mozelak, 19, of Otis, was arrested for furnishing a place for a minor to consume alcohol.
The Hancock County Sherriff’s Office also assisted.

Man arrested for violating protection order


VERONA – A state trooper who stopped a vehicle for the driver smoking with young children learned that the driver reportedly wasn’t supposed to have any contact with the children whatsoever.
On March 20, Tpr. Greg Roy conducted a traffic stop on Rt. 1 in Verona after observing a male smoking in the vehicle with three young children. As a result of the investigation, he learned that the children, all under the age of 5, were not properly secured in child safety seats. The driver, Terry Nason, 59, of Bangor, had an active protection from abuse order barring any contact with the children.
Nason was arrested for violation of a protection order. He was also issued traffic tickets for all three children being unsecured as well as driver being unsecured.
The children’s grandmother took them from the scene.

Is that wrong? Should I not have done that?


ORLAND – A Pemaquid man learned that police prefer that you display a real inspection sticker on your windshield – not pieces of colored plastic cut out to look like an inspection sticker.
On March 20, Tpr. Tom Pickering stopped a motor vehicle for displaying a fictitious inspection sticker on Rte. 1 in Orland.
The vehicle had a blue piece of plastic cut out in the shape of an inspection sticker on the lower left corner of the windshield. Carl Petersen, 35, of Pemaquid, was summoned for displaying a fictitious inspection sticker.

Couple goes to jail


SULLIVAN – A couple ended up in jail after an alleged altercation.
On March 17, Tpr. Greg Roy responded to a family fight on Taunton Dr. in Sullivan. A neighbor reported that he saw a man and woman in the driveway. At one point in the fight the woman fell over and the man allegedly spat on her and kicked her.
As a result of the investigation, Lionel Dellima was arrested for domestic violence assault. Deborah Dellima was arrested for operating under the influence by Roy as she was extremely intoxicated and had just arrived home.
Members of the Hancock County Sherriff’s Department assisted with the incident.

Jokes are funny. This isn’t.


PRINCETON – Police alerted the Department of Health and Human Services after investigating a disconcerting complaint from a woman in Lewiston.
On March 15, Tpr. Kimberly Sawyer received a complaint from a Lewiston woman that she was instant messaging on Face book with a 25-year-old male from Princeton. The Princeton man was saying very inappropriate things that he would like to do to a 2-year-old girl he babysits for.
Sawyer located his residence and was advised by the man’s parents that there is no 2-year-old girl there and that he does not babysit for a 2-year-old girl. Sawyer spoke with the man and he said he was joking. Sawyer contacted the Department of Health and Human Services regarding the incident.

Family dispute with gun shots


SURRY – Police investigated an ongoing dispute between a man and his son-in-law who allegedly shot off a gun at his residence in Surry.
On March 14, Tpr. Tom Pickering and Sgt. Alden Bustard responded to the North Bend Road in Surry to investigate a report of gunshots from a rental home at the property. Investigation revealed that there was an ongoing civil dispute between the property owner and his son-in-law.
It was reported that the son-in-law had fired three shots from the backside of his home after he had been arguing with the landlord and then left after loading his truck with his belongings. Pickering later stopped the son-in-law in Blue Hill where he said he was shooting at a squirrel on his shed. The son in law was warned to have no contact with the landlord and not to return to the property. Tpr. Greg Roy and the Hancock Sheriff’s Office assisted with the incident.
It was not known if any squirrels were injured as a result.

Maine State Police investigate burglary in Corinna

CORINNA - The Maine State Police are looking for the public's help with the investigation into a burglary that occurred on the Corinna Center Road in Corinna.

The burglary occurred on March 22 between 6 a.m. and 12 noon at 473 Corinna Center Road. The front door to the residence was forced open, and several items were taken from inside the residence. A vehicle had been driven into the driveway, and spun on the front lawn of the residence as it backed towards the garage.

The State Police are also investigating a similar burglary that occurred back in December, approximately a half mile from Box 473.

Anyone who might have seen anything is encouraged to call the State Police at 1-800-432-7381 or 866-2121.

Brewer woman facing felony drug charges

BREWER - A Brewer woman is facing felony drug charges after police acted on information indication drug activity in the residence.

On March 16, the Brewer Police Department’s Criminal Interdiction Unit and the Bangor Division of the Federal DEA Task Force executed a search warrant on the Maple Street residence of Jessica Vachon, 24, of Brewer.

Officer Liz Kelley received information reporting illegal drug activity occurring at this residence.  Kelley, Officer Amy Nickerson, Detective Corporal Paul Gauvin, Corporal Steve Boyd, and DEA Task Force Agent Fred Luce pursued this lead and their subsequent investigation led to the issuance of a search warrant.

Approximately one half pound of cocaine was found in the residence along with related drug paraphernalia.

Vachon was arrested and charged with aggravated trafficking of schedule W drugs.



In 2010 the Brewer Police Department formed the Criminal Interdiction Unit which consists of ten Brewer officers who volunteered to join this team.  Since December of 2010 the team collectively has investigated cases resulting in 74 drug charges, 48 other criminal charges, and 28 warrant arrests.

Training the trainers

(Students practice various control techniques)

Eleven become certified MARCs instructors at MCJA


By Katy England
edge staff writer
kengland@themaineedge.com

VASSALBORO – Eleven law enforcement officers from around Maine became certified instructors in the mechanics of arrest control and restraint (MARC) at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA). The people taking the course were from various agencies, including municipal police departments, the Maine State Police, The Maine Warden Service and State Judicial Martial Service. For an in-depth look at the MCJA's MARC course read Hands-on Learning.
In order to become certified as instructors, the students not only have to be proficient with the techniques and able to execute them well, they also need to be able to articulate how certain maneuvers are made and be able to explain it in various ways.

(Blocks for knife attacks)

“We go over the whole curriculum,” said Dep. Arthur Smith, co-lead instructor for the course. “We instruct it to them and have them instruct it to us to make sure they understand it and understand the concepts behind it.”
The class is four days, eight hours per day. Once they have completed the course, they are certified to instruct other people in MARC. Officers can take it back to their department to instruct other officers and hold refresher courses. But they can also assist in the instruction for the MARC course at the MCJA for new cadets going through the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP).
“It’s crucial to have the most properly-trained instructors throughout the state to ensure proper training for new and senior officers,” said Smith.
The instructors are encouraged to return to the academy to assist with training the cadets during the BLETPs.
Andrew Weatherbee of Ellsworth Police Department and Eben Richardson, deputy marshal with the judicial branch, both have plans to assist with instruction at the academy in the future.
“This was my favorite part of the BLETP,” said Weatherbee. “I wanted to give back to the cadets.”

(The participants go over baton strikes)

Richardson studied at Tracy’s Karate with Sgt. Scott Hamilton, co-lead instructor for the course, back in 1998. When Hamilton began instructing at the academy, Richardson asked if he could help, but learned he needed to be law enforcement certified to do so. After taking the 100 hour law enforcement pre-service course and getting hired as deputy marshal, he was able to take the course. Richardson self-sponsored himself to take the course.

“I was able to fulfill a dream,” he said. “I was very fortunate to be accepted into such a program as a self sponsor. It was a dream that started 12 to 13 years ago.”

Law enforcement officers who completed the program are as follows:

Chad Allen, Sanford Police Department;
Justin Dolci, Brunswick Police Department;
Haley Fleming, Winslow Police Department;
Justin Fowlie, Maine Warden Service;
Donald Laflin, Scarborough Police Department and Cadre at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy;
Jededia Malcore, Maine State Police;
Eben Richardson, State Judicial Marshal Service;
Jason Scott, Maine Warden Service;
Steven Stubbs, Windham Police Department;
Andrew Weatherbee, Ellsworth Police Department; and
Timothy Williams, Skowhegan Police Department.

Maine State Trooper struck by tractor trailer while in cruiser escapes serious injury

LIVERMORE FALLS - State Trooper Robert Cejka of Brunswick escaped serious injury this afternoon when his parked cruiser was struck from behind by a tractor trailer on Route 133 in Livermore Falls.  The trooper was taken to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston with injuries described as minor.   Cejka was pinned inside his cruiser for more than an hour before being freed.   He had stopped to assist a motorist along the road when the crash took place.  The 17-year-old motorist was standing outside her car and saw the truck lose control. She ran into nearby woods to escape the impending crash which drove the cruiser into Richard's vehicle.

Cejka was returning from canine training.  His dog , Charlie, was in the back seat of the cruiser and  was not seriously injured. The dog was taken to a veterinarian for a check up.

The empty logging truck was owned and operated by Edwin Tillson of Sidney, who was not injured.    A team of troopers investigated the crash and no final decision has been made on any enforcement action against the truck driver.

Time to face the music

BANGOR – A Bangor man opted to go to jail rather than turn his stereo down when asked by police.

On March 15, around 10:50 a.m., Officer John Robinson was called to the report of a loud noise complaint at a Cedar Street address. Robinson met with the complainant and stated her neighbor is playing his music much louder than reasonable in an effort to purposely annoy them. The officer reported that he could hear the stereo from the sidewalk and that the noise was coming from the back of the home and was unreasonably loud.

Robinson went to the back of the house and noticed a garage under construction and the stereo on the ground playing very loudly with no one around. Robinson eventually made contact with the property owner, Joseph Sharkey, 48 of Bangor, who was angered by his presence and claimed he was not going to turn the stereo down.

Sharkey then walked over to work on his garage and after several requests from the officer to turn down the stereo, he hollered more obscenities, directed at the neighbor, and would not comply. Robinson warned him several times that he could be summoned or arrested for not doing so. The officer then asked Sharkey to come to the police car to be ticketed and he refused, so Robinson walked over to the stereo and turned it down. Sharkey walked over and turned it back up while continuing to yell obscenities.

Officer Ed Mercier arrived to assist and between both officers’ pleas for him to just sign the ticket and they would leave, he refused. Sharkey was arrested and transported to the Penobscot County Jail charged with disorderly conduct and failing to sign a criminal summons.

Monster pot-hole causes problems on I-95

AUGUSTA - State Police say a large pothole on Interstate 95 in Augusta this afternoon has caused significant traffic tie-ups.

The large pothole has forced the closure of the passing lane on I-95 southbound near Mile 109 in Augusta just north of the Exit 109B off-ramp. MaineDOT crews are currently patching the pothole that is approximately 15-feet long, 2-feet wide and 6- to 8- inches deep. Maine State Police are on scene directing traffic. Crews expect to have the lane reopened in time for the evening commute.
The trouble spot is in the southbound lanes near the Old Winthrop Road overpass in Augusta.

At  least five vehicles have been damaged, including an SUV that overturned.  Two others collided with each other, sending one person to the hospital with minor injuries.   At least two other vehicles have sustained flat tires.

At 3:30 p.m. traffic was backed up about three miles in the southbound lanes.

Area Wanted 03.09.11

The following people have active warrants with the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office as of March 8, 2011. Please contact your local law enforcement agency if you have information about the current whereabouts of these individuals.

Nicholas Swoboda

Age: 32

Charge: Failure to appear, 3 Warrants

Last known address: Hermon

Sean Hanson

Age: 29

Charge: Failure to appear, 2 Warrants

Last known address: Bangor

See an error? Please direct your questions to 947-4585.

The Maine Edge Criminal Mischief

Expired stickers, active warrants


BREWER – Oddly enough, driving around in an unregistered, uninspected vehicle attracts the attention of police.
On March 6 around 4:47 p.m., Cpl. Nelson Feero stopped a vehicle on Wilson Street for having no inspection sticker and an expired registration.
He spoke with the woman driving, and initially she allegedly gave him a false name. He eventually identified her as Tiffany Jenkins, 28, of Levant, and learned she had two active warrants for arrest and her license was reportedly suspended. Her passenger, Christopher Jones, 27, of Levant, also had an active warrant.
Both were arrested on the warrants and taken to Penobscot County Jail. Jenkins was also charged with operating after suspension and operating an unregistered motor vehicle greater than 150 days.

Deeper trouble


ELLSWORTH – A driver who reportedly became stuck in a snow bank found himself in trouble for other reasons.
On March 3, while on routine patrol, Lt. Tim Cote observed a vehicle turning from Route 230 onto the Horse Farm Road strike a snow bank and become stuck. After speaking with the operator and further investigation, Ali D. Gray, 19, was arrested for violation of conditions of release and illegal possession of liquor by a minor.

No lights, no license


BREWER – An officer shed some light on a Massachusetts man’s license status after he was pulled over for allegedly driving without headlights on.
On March 5, around 9:20 p.m., Officer Eduardo Benjamin was on patrol on Wilson Street when he stopped a vehicle that was travelling without its headlights illuminated.
The driver, Christopher MacLeish, 24, no listed address, gave the officer a Massachusetts driver’s license. Benjamin learned that MacLeish’s license was revoked in Massachusetts and suspended in Maine. Additionally, he was wanted on two active warrants. He was placed under arrest and taken to Penobscot County Jail where he was also charged with operating without a license.

Sidewalk is not for cars


OLD TOWN – A Milford man is facing charges after he was reportedly seen driving on a sidewalk over the weekend.
On March 6, around 3:41 a.m., Sgt. Travis Roy advised Officer Christine McAvoy of a vehicle that was driving erratically, swerving and driving on the sidewalk.
She located the vehicle and stopped it on Center Street. She detected the odor of alcohol coming from the driver, later identified as Mark Nadeau, 36, of Milford. She administered field sobriety tests and he did not pass to the officer’s satisfaction.
McAvoy also learned that Nadeau’s license was suspended. He was arrested and taken back to the police station for an Intoxilyzer test, which revealed his breath alcohol level was at 0.20 percent.
He was escorted to Penobscot County Jail and charged with operating under the influence and operating after suspension.

Bangor Police seek to identify possible shoplifter

BANGOR – Police are asking the public to assist in identifying possible theft suspects.

On March 6, around 3:50 p.m., Officer Jamie Fanning responded to Target Store on Longview Blvd. in Bangor where it was reported that a shoplifter had fled the scene. Officer Fanning spoke to the security officer and learned that a man had placed several Blue Ray and regular DVDs in his cart. As suspect continued to shop, he was videotaped taking the movies from the cart and placing them in his jacket and he then attempt to leave the store.

When the security officer approached the suspect he denied taking any movies and pushed the officer out of the way and fled in a green Jeep Cherokee, according to police.

The suspect is described as a male, approximately 5-feet, 5-inches tall, between 35 to 50 years old. He is also described as having several missing teeth and a few of those appeared to be rotting.

Anyone with information as to the identity of this suspect should call the Bangor Police Department at 947-7382 extension 95772, Officer Jamie Fanning. If you wish to remain anonymous, press 6 and leave a message on our Tip Line.

FBI assumes lead in bank robbery case

BANGOR - During the investigation of the Bangor Savings Bank robbery by the Bangor Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, information was obtained that led to the arrest of Donald Turner, 39, of Bangor, on an arrest warrant charging a federal probation violation.
Turner has been on supervised release for two previous bank robberies.  He has also been charged with a class B aggravated assault on Market Street which occurred on the evening of March 7. At this time, Turner has not been charged with the robbery at Bangor Savings Bank.
The Bangor Savings Bank investigation has been taken over by the FBI.

Bangor Savings Bank robbery

BANGOR - Bangor Police are investigating a robbery that occurred Saturday afternoon.

On March 5, 2011 at approximately 2:18pm, a male described as 25-35-year-old, wearing a two-tone grey and black spring jacket and black ball cap, walked into the Bangor Savings Bank located at 652 Broadway. He handed a note to the teller which demanded money.  An undisclosed amount of money was given to the suspect and he exited the bank.  

 Witnesses describe a red Jeep Liberty, probably a 2002 – 2004.  If anyone recognizes the male and Jeep or has other information please call the Bangor Police Departments at 947-7384 (callers may remain anonymous using the Tip-Line at extension 6).   

Police seek witnesses of fatal crash in Etna

ETNA - State Police are looking for motorists who may have witnessed this week’s fatal crash in Etna that killed a Massachusetts woman on Interstate 95 during a snow storm.  Trooper Trevor Snow said a young Massachusetts woman died at the scene when her car slammed into the rear of a truck parked along the breakdown lane.

The truck was from a local towing firm who had arrived to repair a tractor trailer which had broken down. Snow said several motorists stopped at the crash site, including a man driving a gray, older style Ford SUV with Maine license plates.  That person was the first to stop but left the scene before troopers arrived.  Snow said anyone who might have information about the crash is asked to call State Police in Orono at 866-2122.

The Maine Edge Criminal Mischief

Alleged robber gets shot


BARING/BAILEYVILLE - A young couple from Calais is in jail following an alleged armed robbery in Baring over the weekend and a shooting in Baileyville early Monday morning in which one of the alleged robbers was wounded. Charged with armed robbery, burglary and aggravated reckless conduct are Michael Bailey and Amanda Fowler, both 27 and from Calais. The pair are being held at the Washington County Jail and are expected to make their first court appearances later today in Washington County Superior Court. Bailey was shot by a homeowner during an attempted robbery yesterday and was released from Eastern Maine Medical Center for a gunshot wound to his ear.

Police became involved in the investigation Feb. 27, when Trooper Jason Fowler was notified by Calais Police Sgt. Bob Fitzsimmons that he had six victims at the police station, which had reportedly been robbed the night before on Meadow Lane in Baring by a lone gunman.

Wintesses told police that at about 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 26, the four of them were at the residence when a masked gunman entered a mobile home with a gun and threatened to shoot them. Two other victims then came into the residence and were also held at gunpoint and robbed. The gunman, identified by several of the victims as Michael Bailey, 27, allegedly held the six victims at gunpoint for about 30 minutes, threatened to kill them, and fired one round before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of money.

Fowler was joined by State Police Sgt. Alden Bustard, the Calais and Baileyville Police Departments, and the US Border Patrol as they began searching for Bailey and his accomplice, identified as Amanda Fowler, 27.

At about 6 a.m. on Feb. 28, a shooting was reported at a house on the Houlton Road in Baileyville. The homeowner reported that at about 4 a.m. there had reportedly been an armed confrontation between him and a masked intruder with a gun.

Baileyville Police Chief Shawn Donahue and Officer Patrick McDonald responded to the scene, and were assisted by the Calais Police, Washington County Sheriff's Department, US Border Patrol, and State Police.

Within hours Trooper Timothy McCadden observed the suspect vehicle on Route 214 in Pembroke, and with help from Washington County Sheriff's Lt. Travis Willey the car was stopped and Bailey was taken into custody.

The car was being driven by Fowler, who was later questioned by police and charged. Bailey was suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound to his face and ear and was transported to the Calais Regional Hospital for treatment, and later transferred to the Bangor hospital. He was released last night and transported to jail.

The Baileyville Police Department and State Police continue to investigate this case.

Your opinion is not the only one that matters


OLD TOWN - A woman was charged with leaving the scene of a property damage accident after she reportedly damaged another car in the Hannaford parking lot.

On Feb. 25, around 7:03 p.m., Officer Ryan Fitch responded to the Hannaford parking lot to investigate the report of a collision where the driver had purportedly left the scene. A witness was able to give Fitch a description of the vehicle and he found it shortly thereafter. The owner, Susan Merritt, 48, of Old Town, told the officer that she hadn't thought there was any damage and left.

Merritt was summoned for leaving the scene of a property damage accident and cited for not having proof of insurance. Police estimate the damage to Merritt's car at around $500 and the other vehicle involved at $1,000.

Having a loud party? Check your bail conditions


OLD TOWN - An Old Town man's party came to an abrupt end after police discovered he had bail conditions and that he had allegedly been drinking.

On Feb. 25, around 11:49 p.m., police were called to a house on the Bennoch Road for the report of loud music and drums playing. As Officer Ryan Fitch was speaking with one of the residents, Caycee Stevens, 21, of Old Town, he noticed there was alcohol on his breath. He performed a records check on Stevens and learned that he had bail conditions that stated Stevens was not allowed to possess or consume alcohol and must submit to search of his person and residence.

When Fitch requested that Stevens allow officers to enter to search the residence, Stevens refused to unlock the door or call to have the partygoers open it either. Police contacted the land lord, who allowed officers inside the residence where they found several underage partygoers in attendance. Police also located some drug paraphernalia.

Stevens was charged with violation of conditions of release, furnishing a place for minors to possess or consume and sale and use of drug paraphernalia.

The underage drinkers were issued warnings and dispersed.

Lack of caffeine is not your only problem


OLD TOWN - Employees at Tim Horton's called authorities when they allegedly found one of their morning patrons passed out behind the wheel at the drive thru.

On Feb. 26, around 7:45, Officer Jamie Slauenwhite was called to the Tim Horton's on Stillwater Avenue to investigate a man who was reportedly passed out in his car at the drive thru. While Slauenwhite was route, the employee told dispatchers that the man regained consciousness, declined medical attention and then left the area.

Slauenwhite located the vehicle and stopped it in the Hannaford parking lot. While speaking with the driver, who was identified as Brendan Parsons, 21, of Nobleboro, he could detect the strong odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle.

The officer administered field sobriety tests and arrested Parsons on suspicion of operating under the influence. Slauenwhite located a baggie with pills inside that were determined to be ecstasy. He was taken back to the Old Town Police Department for an Intoxilyzer test, which showed his breath alcohol level to be 0.15 percent.

Officer Christine McAvoy located a glass pipe while conducting an inventory search of the vehicle.

Parsons was taken to Penobscot County Jail and charged with operating under the influence, possession of schedule W drugs and sale and use of drug paraphernalia.

'One way' to go to jail


ORONO - A Hallowell man was arrested after allegedly driving the wrong way down a one-way street.

Officer Derek Dinsmore was in the Pine Street parking lot on Feb. 25, around 1:30 a.m., when he saw a vehicle exit through the one-way entrance near Margarita's, then proceed the wrong way up Mill Street.

He stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver, who was eventually identified as Lawrence Foster II, 21, of Hallowell, but Foster initially gave the officer a false name. Dinsmore noted signs of intoxication and administered field sobriety tests, which Foster did not pass to the officer's satisfaction.

While attempting to check his license, Dinsmore determined that Foster had not given him his correct name. Foster eventually gave his true name and the officer learned that his license was suspended.

Foster was placed under arrest and charged with operating under the influence and operating after suspension.

Maybe you should stick around


ORONO - Apparently leaving the scene of an accident is all the rage these days.

On Feb. 26, two different people in separate accidents allegedly left without reporting them to police. At 1:30 a.m., officers received the report of a vehicle that had rolled over, but no one was inside. Officers were not able to contact the registered owner until later that day. Police charged William Dunn, 28, of Old Town, with failure to report an accident by quickest means.

At 8:50 a.m., maintenance workers reported that someone had struck and knocked over a light pole at Orchard Trails. Police were able to determine which vehicle had struck the pole based on damage to that vehicle and pieces of molding that were found near the damaged pole.

Officers located Zach Pooler, 20, of Orono, and charged him with failure to report the accident by the quickest means.

Not so wanted


SULLIVAN - A Sullivan man wasn't as wanted as a caller indicated.

On Feb. 25, Tpr. Christopher Smith received an anonymous complaint claiming a man who was walking on Rt. 1 in Sullivan matched the description of someone wanted for murder on a recent episode of America's Most Wanted. Smith located the male walking and identified him as a local man from Sullivan.

The man was clear of wants and warrants but Smith reviewed the America's Most Wanted website. Smith did not locate any fugitives matching the man's description.

Bangor police arrest two in connection with snowmobile theft

(Steven Cronk, photo courtesy of the Bangor Police Department)

BANGOR – Bangor police arrested two people in connection with a recent snowmobile theft.

On Feb. 26, at about 10:30 a.m., Officer Dennis Townsend was dispatched to a Bolling Drive address for the report of a stolen snowmobile. Townsend was told that the sled was parked on a bank of snow the night before and when the victim got up, he noticed the sled was gone and faint tire and footwear impressions that were snowed over were all that remained. Officer Townsend also received information that white Chevy S-10 pickup was suspiciously driving around the area prior to the theft. The snowmobile, a 2004 Yamaha Viper S, was then sent out to all agencies as a stolen vehicle.

Then on Feb. 28, around 7:00 a.m., Townsend received a call of a suspicious white truck parked on Dirigo Drive with two people sleeping inside. The officer spoke with both passengers, and he was assisted by Officer Jason Stuart.

After interviewing both suspects, Townsend arrested Steven Cronk, 26, of Hermon and a 17-year-old juvenile from Winterport in connection with the theft of the snowmobile. Both face Class C Felony theft charges, one count each. Two other agencies in the surrounding area, Hampden and East Millinocket, have also interviewed the pair in regards to missing snowmobiles and their investigation details are unknown at this time.

Cronk was taken to the Penobscot County jail and the juvenile was released to a guardian.