May 2021

UPDATE: Dickson was last seen at 6:40pm Monday, May 17, 2021 at the Irving in Bridgton. Dickson left Irving traveling on 302.

Somerset County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Silver Alert for Nancy Dickson, 69, of Skowhegan, who has been missing since approximately 12 noon on May 17, 2021. 

Ms. Dickson is described as a white female, 5-feet tall, 239 lbs., with gray hair and blue eyes. She is diabetic and was last seen in the Auburn area driving a Gray 2016 Nissan Rogue with Maine Breast Cancer license plate 627ALG. Dickson had been following her husband and was separated from him. She does not have a phone or her medications. She has dementia.

Anyone who sees Ms. Dickson should call 911 or the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office at 207-474-6386.
 

Troop D weekly activities for time May 10th to May 16th, 2021

On 5/9/21, Trooper Belanger stopped Dylan O’Brien (19) of Frankfort on Swan Lake Ave in Belfast for operating a defective vehicle. O’Brien did not have a driver’s license and was charged with operating without a driver’s license.

On 5/10/21, Tr. Peckham stopped Douglas Gardiner (25) in Farmingdale for utilizing an electronic device while operating in a commercial motor vehicle. Gardiner was summonsed for OAS and utilizing the electronic device.

On 5/10/21, Trooper Belanger stopped Francis Richardson III (26) of Lincolnville on Muzzy Ridge Rd for a defective vehicle. After an investigation, Richardson was arrested for OUI and VCR. 

On 5/11/21, Cpl. Quintero summonsed Christopher Cherry (24) of Waldo with Attaching False Plates and Violation of his Conditions of Release in the City of Belfast. 

On 5/12/21, Trooper Belanger stopped Erik Thompson (41) of Belfast for a vehicle defect. An investigation was conducted, and Thompson was found in possession of Fentanyl. Thompson was charged with Possession of Schedule W Drugs.

On 05/13/21, Trooper Anstett stopped Connor Kean (19) of Palermo for Criminal Speed. Kean was issued a summons.

On 5/13/21, Tr. Lauren Roddy and Spc. Seth Allen arrested David Arbour (61) of Pittston for Class B Trafficking in heroin following an investigation into a probation violation. 20 grams of suspected heroin was located at Arbour’s residence along with other drug paraphernalia. 

On 05/14/21, Trooper Anstett stopped Taniesha Knight (20) of Waterville for Speed. Knight was summonsed for Operating after Suspension. 

On 5/14/21, Tr. Harrington stopped a vehicle on I95 in Augusta for an expired registration. The driver of the vehicle, Jose Escobedo-Winkle (26) was summonsed for operating after suspension, operating with a suspended registration, and violating his conditions of release. 

On 5/15/21, Trooper Belanger stopped Nancy Whitcomb (62) of Monroe and William Whitcomb (39) of Monroe on Rt. 139 in Monroe for a vehicle defect. An investigation was conducted, and Whitcomb was located with fentanyl. Whitcomb was charged with Possession of Schedule W Drugs and VCR.

On 5/15/21, Trooper Belanger and Cpl. Quintero conducted a search warrant at 257 Purple Heart Highway in Brooks at the residence of Ricky Seekins (49) and Lisa Grant (49). Located at the residence was Devon Ricker (32). Seized from the warrant was Fentanyl, Methamphetamines, Trafficking Paraphernalia, Hypodermic Apparatuses, paraphernalia, a Stolen 1911 9mm Pistol, and illegal inspection stickers. Ricker was arrested for 3 FTA warrants and 2 sets of bail conditions and Possession of Schedule W Drugs Fentanyl. Seekins was arrested for Agg Trafficking Schedule W Drugs Fentanyl, Possession of Hypodermic Apparatuses, Possession of Schedule W Drugs Methamphetamines, Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person, Receiving Stollen Property (firearm), and illegal Possession of Inspection Stickers. Grant was arrested for Possession of Schedule W Drugs Fentanyl, Possession of Hypodermic apparatuses, Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person, and Receiving Stollen Property (firearm).
 

From the desk of Shannon Moss, DPS PIO

“Someone knows where our son is,” Ramona and Narciso Torres

 
It was at the end of his junior year of college when Angel “Tony” Torres traveled from Massachusetts, where he was living at the time, to Maine to visit friends. That would be the last time he was ever seen. Friday, May 21, 2021, will mark the 22nd anniversary of his disappearance.

Maine State Police say the night Angel disappeared he was on South Street in Biddeford. They say the man he was with, Jay Carney, their key witness in Angel’s case died in 2015 of a drug overdose. Carney died without telling the police the whole story about what happened that night. Investigators from the Maine State Police believe foul play was involved. Detectives with the Major Crimes Unit South along with the Unsolved Homicide Unit have been following and developing leads for more than 20 years.

Angel’s parents, Ramona and Narciso Torres, have spent more than two decades keeping their son’s memory alive and pleading for answers.   

The Torres’ says the reward in their son’s case has been increased to $16,500. If anyone has any information that could result in recovery of his remains, please call Maine State Police.

“Maine State Police detectives are interested in talking to anyone who has more information about Angel’s disappearance,'' said Lt. Scott Gosselin of Major Crimes Unit – Southern Maine. “We are confident that the right information from courageous people in the community is very likely to help us bring a successful resolution for the Torres family. “
 

Recently, the State Police Merit and Citation Board has selected Detective Abbe Chabot of Major Crimes Unit South as the 2020 Maine State Police Trooper of the Year.  

Detective Abbe Chabot of Major Crimes Unit-South joined the State Police on July 13, 1997 as a member of the 45th Recruit Training Troop.  Detective Chabot is a graduate of Grafton High School in Grafton, Massachusetts and Norwich University in Vermont where she majored in both Criminal Justice and English. She graduated as a Lieutenant in the Corps of Cadets in 1996. 

Detective Chabot lives in the Town of Greene with her husband David and 15-year-old daughter Lily. 

Detective Chabot began her career as a Trooper in Troop B from 1997 to 2003 and was assigned to Androscoggin County.  Detective Chabot was promoted to Detective in CID-2 (Major Crimes Unit-Central) in 2003 where she worked until 2016.  

In 2016, Detective Chabot joined the Computer Crimes Unit as a detective where she followed-up on the most heinous of crime reports involving internet crimes against children (ICAC). She was primary on child exploitation and child solicitation online cases. Her job was to leverage forensic data to prove certain elements of a criminal event. Detective’s Chabot’s unique skillset of remarkable interview and interrogation skills, familiarity with both physical and testimonial evidence, ability to navigate through the court system and prosecutor’s offices and knowledge of how to build a criminal case made her a valued asset for the unit. One of the highlights of her tenure with ICAC was her community outreach. As a member of the ICAC team, there is a significant responsibility to participate in community outreach in the form of education and prevention. Each time Detective Chabot would go out into the community and speak it would produce two or three more requests from other schools or victim advocate groups. 
 
Detective Chabot rejoined Major Crimes Unit – South in late 2019 where she has been a tremendous influence and positive example to new detectives. 

In 2020, Detective Chabot was assigned as the primary Detective in the Roger Cornell homicide in Lewiston on July 29.  The suspect, Trai Larue, was arrested and is awaiting trial.  A few weeks later on August 21, Detective Chabot was assigned as the primary Detective in the Natasha Morgan homicide in Lewiston.  The suspect, Jaquille Coleman, was arrested and is awaiting trial.  

Lt. Scott Gosselin stated in his nomination, “Detective Chabot’s work on these cases has been tremendous. She is a very diligent worker and very conscientious of the work she produces all the while recognizing that her work product represents the excellent standard and reputation of the Maine State Police.”

In addition to her primary duties, Detective Chabot has been a K-9 handler since 2000 when she worked with her first patrol dog, Tango for many years. Since 2012, Detective Chabot has been a certified human remains recovery team with her dogs with a multi-state response in wilderness cadaver, crime scene cadaver and water cadaver. In 2013 Detective Chabot was identified as K-9 handler of the year with one of her dogs, Pivot. Since the K9 cadaver program started in 2012, Detective Chabot’s cadaver K9’s Pivot and Steve have collectively assisted in the recovery of almost three dozen murder victims, lost persons or suicide victims.

Thank Det. Chabot for your tireless dedication to the Maine State Police and citizens of Maine.
 

A crash claimed the life of one person in Dyer Brook on Wednesday morning.

On May 19, 2021 at 10:30 A.M., the Maine State Police out of Troop F responded to a motor vehicle crash in the southbound lane of Interstate 95 in Dyer Brook.  Michael Marshall, 68, of Houlton, was traveling south in a 1999 Volvo dump truck when he lost control of the truck and left the roadway.  The truck rolled over before striking several trees.  Marshall was pronounced deceased at the scene.  

Trooper Tim Saucier’s initial investigation revealed the vehicle suffered a blown tire causing it to leave the roadway.  The Maine State Police was assisted at the scene by Oakfield Fire Department, Island Falls Fire Department and Houlton Fire and Ambulance as well as Maine DOT.  Interstate 95 was restricted to one lane for several hours during the investigation.  

Speed is not considered a factor and the crash remains under investigation by the Maine State Police Troop F and the Maine State Police Commercial Vehicle Unit.  

#UPDATE: She has been located safely. Thank you for your assistance.

Oxford Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for Virginia Slicer, 70, of Oxford. Ms. Slicer is described as a white female, 5’4”, 135 lbs., with blue eyes and gray hair. She is driving a brown Nissan Altima, with Maine License Plate 9793TH. She was last seen in the Dover Foxcroft area at approximately 4 p.m., and may be trying to get to Newport, Maine. Ms. Slicer has early-onset Dementia and may appear confused. If you see her, you should call 911 or call the Oxford Police Department at (207) 539-4414.

05/06/2021- MSP Honor Guard members Silk, Roddy, Martin, Dube, MSP Motors, and Troop E assisted with the Honorable transfer from Ellsworth to Bangor of Ellsworth Deputy Fire Chief Robert Dorr. Along the route, firefighters and civilians lined the route to pay tribute.  MDOT changed all their signs along the route to pay tribute to Deputy Fire Chief Dorr’s service. 

05/08/2021- Members of Maine State Police Honor Guard are pictured here with Trooper Harry A. Hansen (ret. #403.) beside the 100^th Anniversary State Police cruiser. Tr. Hansen is the oldest living retired Trooper to date. The Honor Guard met Tr. Hansen after performing an honorable flag fold and presentation at a retiree’s remembrance ceremony in Litchfield on May 8, 2021.  Honor Guard members continue to bridge the gap between current and retired members in an effort to keep our retires more involved in the MSP.

On 05/06/2021,Tr. Knight located Brandon Wilkinson-Rall (25) in Brownfield. Trp. Knight knew PO Fillebrown wanted a hold on Brandon as he had not been complying with visits or rehab. Brandon was also on bail. 3.80 grams of Fentanyl was found on Brandon after a search. Brandon was arrested on probation revocation, felony possession and VCR. Oxford SO assisted.

On 05/08/2021, Cpl. Hink and Tr. Cowie assisted Cumberland County with a report of someone driving by a residence and shooting the windows out in a vehicle parked in the driveway with a BB gun.  It was also reported that a male was shot in the face with a BB gun during the incident.  Cpl. Hink and Tr. Cowie put out a BOLO for a black sedan with no luck. 

# of School Visits conducted – 0

# of OUI Alcohol Arrests – 0

# of OUI Drug Arrests – 0

# of DV Arrests – 1

05-18-21

Trooper Miles Carpenter investigated a suspicious complaint in Harrington.  The complainant was away but could hear banging on their residence through their security system.  The residence was found to be secure and no subjects were located. 

05-19-21

Corporal Gavin Endre investigated the complaint of a man in a red ford driving recklessly passed a group of horseback riders and then doing a burn out in front of them in Milbridge. Corporal Endre located Johnathan Carr (36) of Milbridge. Carr was summonsed for Operating after Suspension.

Corporal Gavin Endre and Sergeant Jason Sattler responded to two serious crashes in Dayblock and Deblois. One was a roll over and one was a two vehicle versus tree. All parties were ok medically.

Trooper Travis Chapman stopped a vehicle for a seatbelt violation on Tenney Hill in Blue Hill. As a result of the stop Samuel Ketch (34) of Bradley was arrested for an outstanding arrest warrant and summonsed for Operating After Suspension.

05-20-21

Trooper Travis Chapman investigated a personal injury crash on Acadia Highway in Orland at the intersection with School House Road and Upper Falls Road. The operator of a vehicle was distracted and partially pulled out into the roadway from Upper Falls Road. The operator did not see a pickup truck approaching the intersection. As a result, the two vehicles collided and resulted in minor injuries to both operators. Trooper Owen Reed, The Orland Fire Department and Northern Lights Ambulance assisted on scene.

05-23-21

Trooper Travis Chapman received a vandalism complaint where someone spray painted “FTP” and “woke” on a building at the Blue Hill Disposal property on Music Library Lane. Investigation is ongoing.

From the desk of Shannon Moss, DPS PIO

On Sunday, May 23, 2021, human skeletal remains were discovered in a small wooded area off Rt. 161 in Caribou. A local man was walking in the woods when he found the remains. A team of Maine State Police members from Major Crimes unit, Evidence Response Team, K9 Cadaver dogs along with the Maine Warden Service, Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME), and Caribou PD are working in the area today to recover the remains. Once the remains are recovered they will be transported to the OCME to be examined to determine identification and cause and manner of death. 

On June 2, 2019, 31-year-old Kurtis Madore went missing in the Caribou area. Maine State Police are not speculating that the remains are Madore. They will wait for the OCME exam to determine identification.
 

Troop D weekly activities for time May 17th to May 23rd, 2021

On 5/18/21, Tr. Dunn stopped Darrell Wilson (36) of Pittston for an inspection sticker violation on Rt. 201 in Richmond. Drug paraphernalia was observed in the vehicle and Wilson was charged with Unlawful Possession of Scheduled Drug.

On 5/18/21, Trooper Belanger and Cpl. Quintero conducted a bail check on Robert Vellaro (44) and Chantal Hindman (32) of Belmont. Both parties tested positive for multiple drugs and were charged with VCR.

On 5/21/21, Tr. Peckham stopped Douglas Balestrieri (64) of Lisbon on I-295 in Gardiner for a traffic infraction.  Balestrieri was found to be operating on a suspended license and was summonsed accordingly.  

On 5/22/21, Trooper Belanger stopped Douglass Conway (60) of Rockland on Old County Rd in Rockland. Conway had false attached plates and was charged. 

On 5/22/21, Corporal Quintero stopped Alicia Lund (36) of Waldoboro in the Town of Rockland.  Lund was found to be consuming alcohol while driving and in the Unlawful Possession of Schedule W Drugs.  Lund was arrested and booked into Knox County Jail.  Also, in the vehicle was Joseph Lewis 39 of Waldoboro.  Lewis was prohibited by conditions of Probation from Consuming Alcohol based upon a Felony Conviction for Operating under the influence.  Lewis was found in possession of Fireball whiskey.  Lewis’ probation officer requested Lewis be arrested and tested for alcohol consumption.  Lewis was arrested and found to be significantly impaired by alcohol. 

On 5/22/21, Corporal Quintero stopped Cierra Miller (24) of Warren in the City of Rockland.  Located in the vehicle was Henry Watson (20) also of Warren.  Watson was on Probation for Burglary and he had a prior Felony Conviction.  Located in the vehicle near Watson was a .40 caliber rifle and a .22 caliber pistol.  Watson admitted the recent handling and shooting of both weapons.  Watson was booked into Knox County Jail for being a Felon in Possession of Firearm Class C. Watson was also the subject of a Probation Hold for the new Criminal Conduct. 

On 5/22/21, Tr. Peckham summonsed Chad Cooper (21) of Exeter on I-295 in Bowdoinham for Criminal Speed.  

On 5/22/21, Cpl. Wesbrock stopped a vehicle for Criminal Speed on Route 3 in the town of Palermo.  The operator Skylee Middleton (19) of Belfast was charged with Criminal Speed and released.

On 5/22/21, Cpl. Wesbrock responded to a personal injury crash on the Turner Ridge Rd in the town of Somerville. Gage Gagnon (23) from Belfast was driving his pickup truck when he failed to negotiate a curve. Gage struck a tree then a residential trailer.  The pickup and residential trailer sustained significant damage.  Gage was transported to Maine General with significant injuries. Gage was charged with Operating after Revocation and False Attachment of Plates.