May 2020

Troop D weekly activities for time May 11th to May 17th, 2020

On 5/11/2020 Tr. Harrington responded to 770 Coopers Mills Road in Windsor for an alleged stolen firearm complaint. The caller, Matthew Grant (51) explained his son, Ethan Grant (26) had stolen a black 9mm Girsan handgun from the Windsor residence sometime earlier in the evening on 5/11. Tr. Harrington and Tr. Roddy were able to gain intel and located Ethan at a known drug house in Augusta later in the evening. Ethan was taken into custody by Tr. Harrington and the firearm was located by Tr. Roddy and Tr. Tlumac inside the home hidden under the bathroom cabinet. Ethan was transported to Kennebec County Jail where he claimed he was positive Covid-19 and was denied entrance into the jail. Grant was transported to Maine General Medical Center where he refused to be tested by medical staff. After being cleared for incarceration, Grant was brought back to Kennebec County Jail where he was charged with: Theft of Firearm Class B, Possessing Firearm While Prohibited Class C, and Violating Conditions of Release Class E. Bail was set at $15,000
  

On 5/11/2020 Tr. Dunn stopped Brandon Frappier (25) of Oakland for speeding on I-295 in Richmond. Frappier was suspended and was charged with OAS.

On 5/12/2020 Tr. Belanger stopped Diane Fahey (30) and Christopher Allen (41) of New Hampshire, John Parent (26) of Hampden, and Hailey Sawyer (23) of Sebec on I395 in Bangor for obstruction of view and an expired inspection. After a brief investigation, Trooper Belanger ran Dallas around the vehicle. Dallas alerted to the presence of drugs. Parent and Sawyer were charged with Paraphernalia. Fahey was found with 1.3 g of Heroin and was charged with Possession of Schedule W Drugs. Allen was found in possession of 13 grams of heroin and 3.4 grams of meth. Allen was charged with aggravated Trafficking in schedule W drugs, possession of schedule w drugs, failure to provide correct name and date of birth, and paraphernalia. 

On 5/12/2020 Cpl. Pelletier stopped Roger Plourde (22) on Rt.1 in Waldoboro for a vehicle defect. His license was suspended for FT pay fines, and he was summonsed for the infraction. 

On 5/13/2020 Tr. Peckham stopped Zachary Abram (26) of Randolph in West Gardiner for a vehicle defect. Abram’s license was suspended at the time of the stop and on bail conditions.  Abram was found to be in violation of his bail. Abram was charged with Violating Conditions of Release, Operating After License Suspension and Failure to Produce Insurance.

On 5/13/2020 Cpl. Wesbrock received a report of a purse theft at Toby’s store on Route 3 in China. The victim was an employee of the store. Cpl. Wesbrock has positive ID on the person who was caught stealing the purse and is continuing the investigation.   Days later, Melinda Palmer (35) from Palermo was charged with felony theft by unauthorized taking after she confessed to stealing the purse. 

On 5/14/2020 Tr. Bureau stopped Ethan Sargent (27) on Route 220 in Thorndike for speeding 78 mph in a posted 45 mph speed zone. Sargent was summonsed for exceeding the speed limit by 30 mph or more and released on scene. 

On 5/14/2020 Tr. Bureau stopped Benjamin Nadeau (38) for no seatbelt and no registration plates. Upon further investigation, Tr. Bureau learned Nadeau had a suspended driver’s license. The passenger was identified as Justin Lafountain (31). Lafountain was on bail conditions not to use or possess alcohol. Lafountain was found in possession of unopened bottles of beer. Nadeau was summonsed for OAS and Lafountain was summonsed for violating conditions of release. 

On 5/14/2020 Tr. Peckham stopped Leighton Beal (22) of Friendship on Route 17 in Windsor for speeding 87MPH in a posted 50MPH zone. Beal was charged with criminal speed.

On 5/15/2020 Tr. Belanger stopped Austin (18) and Adam (20) Reed of Unity on S. Horseback Rd in Burnham for driving 76 mph in a marked 45 mph zone. Both were on their own motorcycles. Adam did not have a motorcycle endorsement and was charged with Criminal Speed and Operating Without a License. Austin was charged with Criminal Speed and False Attached Plates.

On 5/15/2020 Tr. Belanger stopped Adam Giggey (42) of Waterville, on School St in Unity. Giggey was charged with OAS.

On 5/15/2020 Tr. Belanger stopped Cody King (24) of Pittsfield on S. Horseback Rd in Burnham for speeding 83 mph in a marked 45 mph zone. King was charged with Criminal Speed.

On 5/16/2020 Tr. Belanger stopped Charles Henry (30) of Morrill on Rt. 139 in Brooks. Henry was charged with OAS and VCR.

On 5/16/2020 Tr. Belanger stopped John Oliva (48) of Edmunds on Rt. 7 in Brooks. Oliva was charged with Operating Without a License.

On 5/16/2020 Tr. Dunn stopped Devon McPhail (21) of Brunswick for Attaching False Plates on Main St. in Richmond. McPhail was also charged with OAS and VCR.

On 5/16/2020 Tr. Webber responded to Main St. in Albion to a single vehicle crash.  William Bureau (45) of Albion claimed his brakes failed as he approached the stop sign at the end of the Benton Rd.  Bureau however accelerated through the corner store parking lot and into Main St. where he spun out of control striking the curb ripping the rear axle off.  Bureau was given a summons for operating a defective vehicle, failing to stop at the stop sign, and failure to provide insurance.
 

State Police say they believe the body found yesterday in Jonesport is 43 year old William Merchant, who has been missing for nearly 11 months. An autopsy was completed today at the State Medical Examiner's Office and no determination was made on the cause of the death because of the condition of the remains.  However detectives say there was no evidence of foul play.   Additional work will be completed by the State Police DNA Lab to determine Merchant's positive identification, however items found with the body indicate it is him. 

Incident Type:         OAS

Date:                          5/18/2020

Town:                        Sherman

Trooper:                   Tr. Castonguay

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Castonguay was getting fuel at the Irving gas station in Sherman and observed a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot.  An investigation revealed the driver had a suspended driver’s license and was waiting for him to leave so he could get gas and continue driving home to Mapleton.  Tr. Castonguay issued the man a criminal summons and helped him arrange for a licensed driver to come get him and his vehicle.

 

Incident Type:         operating without a license

Date:                          5/19/2020

Town:                        ashland

Trooper:                   Tr. Kilcollins

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Kilcollins was finishing a traffic stop and observed a vehicle pass him with an expired inspection certificate.  When he turned to stop the vehicle, it went out of his sight.  After a scan of the area, he located it on a wood’s road not far from the main road.  The female driver stated she was scared so she turned on the wood’s road.  The female did not have a valid driver’s license.  Tr. Kilcollins issued the female a criminal summons for the violation and helped her arrange to a licensed driver to get her and the vehicle.

 

Incident Type:         criminal speeding

Date:                          5/21/2020

Town:                        littleton

Trooper:                   Sgt. Clark

Brief Synopsis:       Sgt. Clark was conducting traffic enforcement on US Highway 1, Littleton, when he observed a vehicle pass another car in the breakdown lane at 93 mph (posted 55 mph zone).  The driver told Sgt. Clark the other vehicle he passed was not allowing him to go by and was driving slowly.  The man had an intermediate driver’s license.  The man was issued a criminal summons for speeding, and a traffic summons for illegal/unsafe passing and for not having valid insurance.

 

Incident Type:         OAS

Date:                          5/21/2020

Town:                        wallagrass

Trooper:                   Tr. Desrosier

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Desrosier was conducting traffic enforcement in Wallagrass and stopped a vehicle for an infraction.  During the stop, it was discovered the driver had a suspended Maine driver’s license.  Tr. Desrosier issued the man a criminal summons for the violation and had the vehicle towed from the roadway.

 

Incident Type:         Burglary

Date:                          5/23/2020

Town:                        T3R7

Trooper:                   Tr. Cotton

Brief Synopsis:          Tr. Cotton responded to a camp on the Seboeis river in T3R7. The caller advised that a camp owner and its caretaker located three adult males at the camp where they had broken in and rummaged through the camp. The care taker of the camp was able to block the three men in the driveway so they could not leave and held them there at gunpoint until Troopers arrived. The three men broke the doors to the camp and an out building. Some items were removed from the camp and located outside. All three men were arrested and charged with Burglary, Trespass, Theft, and Criminal Mischief and transported to the Penobscot County Jail.   

 

Incident Type:         OAS, VCR

Date:                          5/22/2020

Town:                        Mars Hill

Trooper:                   Tr. Rider

Brief Synopsis:       Tr Rider stopped a vehicle on Silver St in Mars Hill for an inspection sticker that had expired in 2018. The operator admitted to being OAS and was also on bail. Tr Rider summonsed the operator  for OAS and VCR.

 

Incident Type:         bAD cHECKS

Date:                          5/22/2020

Town:                        Sherman

Trooper:                   Tr Cotton

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Cotton investigated a report of numerous bad checks from an individual living in Silver Ridge to a Sherman Gas Station. Tr. Cotton met with the complainant and found that the suspect had not been notified of the bad checks yet. Tr. Cotton located the individual and issued him a five day notice to pay the owner of the store

Incident Type:         Theft

Date:                          5/18/2020

Town:                        Smyrna

Trooper:                   Tr. Saucier

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Saucier began investigating a theft from RC Logging in Smyrna.  The owner reported gas cans stolen from two boats he was storing for customers.  The investigation is ongoing. 

 

Incident Type:         VCR/OAS

Date:                          5/18/2020

Town:                        St. John

Trooper:                   Tr. Curtin

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Curtin received information of a male driving a motorcycle who was under suspension.  Warden Raymond was in the area and assisted following the motorcycle until Tr. Curtin arrived.  Tr. Curtin arrested the 27-year-old St. John man for VCR and charged him for OAS and other traffic violations.

 

Incident Type:         Trespass

Date:                          5/18/2020

Town:                        Orient

Trooper:                   Tr. Sylvia

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Sylvia was called to a residence in Orient when a realtor reported showing the home and discovered signs someone had been staying there.  The property owner lives in Oregon and it appeared as though someone had been staying there recently.  The case remains under investigation. 

Incident Type:         Theft

Date:                          5/19/2020

Town:                        St. Francis

Trooper:                   Tr. Curtin

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Curtin began investigating a theft in St Francis.  The homeowner reported parts missing off his lawn tractor.  The investigation is ongoing. 

 

Incident Type:         Theft

Date:                          5/23/2020

Town:                        Eagle Lake

Trooper:                   Tr. curtin

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Curtin began investigating a criminal mischief/theft in Eagle Lake.  The camp owner reported damage to her property and upon Tr. Curtin’s investigation they discovered property had been stolen.  The case remains under investigation. 

 

Incident Type:         Assist local with stolen UTV

Date:                          5/24/2020

Town:                        Caribou

Trooper:                   Tr. LEvesque

Brief Synopsis:       Troopers Levesque, Rider, Casavant, Sylvia and Sgt. Haines assisted Caribou PD searching for individuals wanted in connection with a stolen UTV.  The male and female fled from CPD and ditched the side by side off the Bowles Rd and continued foot.  Tr. Sylvia and K-9 Ziva tracked the subjects.  The two were eventually spotted walking across a nearby field and confronted by police.  A third person was initially believed to be involved and the search continued for a short time, but after further investigation the two were found to be alone and charged with theft by CPD. 

incident Type:         Theft

Date:                          5/24/2020

Town:                        Frenchville

Trooper:                   Tr. Curtin

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Curtin began investigating a theft of cardboard Coke signs from a local establishment.  The signs where located and returned and the owner decided not to seek prosecution. 

# of School Visits conducted – 0

# of OUI Alcohol Arrests – 1

# of OUI Drug Arrests – 1

# of DV Arrests – 0

05-17-20

Trooper Dana Austin attempted to stop a motorcycle for a traffic violation in Ellsworth.  The motorcycle took off at a high rate of speed and attempted to avoid being stopped. Trooper Austin located the motorcycle abandoned behind an apartment building in Ellsworth and shortly after he located the operator. As a result of the investigation, Jacob Hale (25) of Hancock was arrested for Failure to Stop for a Law Enforcement Officer, Operating Without a Driver’s License, and Driving to Endanger. Trooper Austin was assisted by the Hancock County Sheriffs Office and the Ellsworth Police Department.

Corporal Chris Smith assisted Washington Sheriff Office with searching for a missing juvenile in Eastbrook.  The juvenile was later located in Washington County. 

Corporal Chris Smith investigated a theft of a racing style jack off the steps of a residence in Sullivan. 

Trooper Kim Sawyer summonsed Gregory Candelmo (26) of Robbinston for Failure to Notify by Quickest Means after an accident in Robbinston.

05-18-20

Trooper Dana Austin stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in Hancock, as a result of the investigation, Kimberly Gravelle (37) of Houlton was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Schedule W Drug, Operating Under the Influence of Drugs and Operating after Suspension. Kimberly was found to have Methamphetamine on her person and a further search of her vehicle located more Methapmetamine inside of it. Also located were empty drug baggies that were going to be used for the sale of illegal drugs. Approximatly 9 grams of Methapmetamine was located and also located was $5,959 dollars. The money is believed to be from drug proceeds. Trooper Austin was assisted by Sergeant Jason Sattler, Trooper Gavin Endre, and Trooper Joshua Lander.

05-19-20

Sergeant Jeff Ingemi summonsed Alexis Matos (21) of Pennsylvania and Harrington, Maine, for Operating Without a License after a traffic stop in Harrington.  Washington Sheriff Office assisted.

05-21-20

Trooper Kim Sawyer summonsed Shane Seavey (39) of Crawford for failing to notify owner of a property damage accident after he smashed a support post in Crawford.

Corporal Daniel Ryan attempted to stop a vehicle on Rt 15 in Penobscot for speeding 82/50.  The vehicle failed to stop and then a chase ensued.  After approx. 5 miles, the driver pulled over on Rt 1 just east of the Orland Big Apple.  The driver, SETH RIOUX (32) of Brooklin was arrested and charged with Eluding an Officer and Criminal Speed.

05-22-20

Trooper Miles Carpenter responded to Roque Bluffs for the report of a lost 12-year old child.  The child was located shortly after arrival.  The child had gone for a walk and got turned around in the woods. 

05-23-20

Trooper Kim Sawyer received a report that the house in Brookton had been burglarized.  The door was kicked in, BB’s shot through a window, they cut some pipes and flooded the basement and damaged his furnace, washer, dryer, & freezer.  There are no suspects at this time.

05-24-20

Trooper Caleb McGary arrested Joseph Meek (35) of Levant and Florida, for Criminal Speed and Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol after a traffic stop in Hancock.  Trooper Owen Reed and the Maine Warden Service assisted. Speed was 103-mph in a 55-mph zone. 

On 05/18/2020, Tr. Welch stopped Jack C. McCarthy (26) of Portland for Criminal Speed (113 MPH) at mile 23 in Kennebunk. McCarthy was cited accordingly.

On 05/19/2020, Tr. Darcy charged Justin Royal (24) of Sanford with Aggravated Trafficking Schedule W Drugs as the result of a traffic stop northbound on the turnpike in Wells. Royal was in possession of 16 grams of fentanyl, 7 grams of crystal methamphetamine, and over 70 different types of pills to include oxycodone and suspected ecstasy. Troopers Williams, Wilkinson, and Libritz assisted. 

On 05/20/2020, Tr. Keller responded to a tractor trailer rollover on the Exit 75 SB ramp. The operator, a 27-year-old male from Florida, sustained an injury to his hand. He lost control on the ramp and rolled onto his side carrying bundles of wood. The ramp was shut down while the tractor trailer was towed. Cpl. Cloutier, Tr. Northrup, and Sgt. Porter assisted.

On 05/21/2020, during the morning commute, Tr. Physic pulled a vehicle over for erratic operation. Tr. Physic learned the driver, Kevin Lunn, had a suspended driver license status due to several suspensions. Tr. Physic summonsed the driver for Operating After Suspension.

On 05/22/2020, Tr. Keim responded to a rollover crash at 23 NB in Wells. After Tr. Keim’s investigation, he was able to determine that the young driver was on a permit and was either distracted and/or unfamiliar with the vehicle. She went into the left dirt shoulder, struck the guardrail, and then traveled across all three lanes. While going across the three lanes, she was struck by a vehicle that was in the far right lane. This in turn caused that vehicle to go off the road and roll over twice. All parties involved walked away from the crash with only scratches.

On 05/22/2020, Tr. Darcy charged Rodney Brown (43) of NH with Operating without a License as the result of a traffic stop southbound on the turnpike in Wells.

On 05/22/2020, Tr. Darcy charged Daniel Foley (49) of NH with Operating without a License as the result of a traffic stop southbound on the turnpike in Ogunquit.

On 05/23/2020, at approximately 0206 hours, Tr. Libritz responded to a vehicle off the road at mile 37 SB in Saco. Upon further investigation it was determined the operator, David Smith (36) of Bath, was intoxicated and had a BAC over the legal limit. He was arrested for Operating Under the Influence. Sgt. Doughty waited with the vehicle until the wrecker removed it.

On 05/23/2020, Tr. Darcy stopped two vehicles traveling at high rates of speed southbound on the turnpike. The speeds were 101 MPH and 96 MPH; both drivers were from Massachusetts.

On 05/23/2020, Tr. Keim stopped Cortes Sorto Selvin Omar (22) from Honduras for traveling 102 MPH in a posted 70 MPH speed zone. After interviewing the driver and the 3 passengers, it was determined that all 4 were in the United States illegally. Tr. Keim contacted ICE and relayed the information to them.  ICE will be investigating at a later date. Omar was charged with criminal speed.

On 05/23/2020, Tr. Keim responded to a single motor vehicle crash at mile 42 SB. The male operator from Kennebunkport stated that he was in middle lane and went to change lanes and lost control. He then went into the center median and struck the guardrail. He was taken to SMMC for observation.

On 05/23/2020, Tr. Duda investigated a vehicle stopped in the road prior to the 42 entrance ramp in Scarborough. The female operator, Nicole Boothby (35) of Alfred, was crawling around in her vehicle looking for her E-ZPass. Boothby had been drinking earlier in the evening and was ultimately arrested for operating under the influence. She was brought to the Cumberland County Jail for a breath test, which she refused to take. She was charged with operating under the influence of intoxicating beverages.

On 05/24/2020, Tr. Welch stopped Abdifatah S. Ali (34) of Portland for Criminal Speed (119 MPH) at mile 33 in Saco. Ali was cited accordingly.

On 05/24/2020, Tr. Welch stopped Mujahid Kosa Kukukomi (41) of Roxbury, MA for Criminal Speed (106 MPH) at mile 23 in Kennebunk. Kukukomi was cited accordingly.

Tr. Williams cited several drivers for excessive speed. High speeds were 127, 102, and 104 MPH.

The Maine State Police is requesting the public's assistance in locating a wanted felon, Shain Johnson, who recently stole a vehicle and is wanted on multiple bail violations.

Johnson is known to stay on both Lisbon Street in Lewiston and Jackson Street in Sanford. He is currently wanted on seven (7) active sets of bail conditions for crimes including multiple felony thefts, multiple burglaries, illegal possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, and violating conditions of release. Johnson was alleged to be involved in numerous burglaries over the last few months.

Johnson is currently wanted for another felony burglary that he committed recently. While he was being sought for this warrant, Wells Police Department took a complaint yesterday where Johnson allegedly stole a vehicle. The stolen vehicle is a red 2000 Toyota Celica with aftermarket rims and a Maine registration of 7066XF.

Johnson is known to carry firearms, and should not be approached by the public. If anybody knows the whereabouts of Shain Johnson or the stolen vehicle, you are urged to contact the Maine State Police, your local Sheriff’s Office, or your local Police Department.

 

You CAN remain anonymous- https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/about/report-crime/troop-a

or call 207-624-2076.

Trooper Steven Stubbs is retiring from the Maine State Police after 25 years of service. His official last day will be Friday, May 29, 2020. Lt. Baker presented Tr. Stubbs with a plaque in honor of his 25 years of service and dedication to the Maine State Police.