March 2022

On 02/23/2022, Cpl. Cropper stopped Matthew Fox  (18) of Windham for speeding at MM 2 on the Turnpike in Kittery. Fox was driving on a suspended license for points accumulation and was summonsed for speeding and OAS.

On 02/24/2022, Cpl. Peckham stopped Scott Babineau (32) of Augusta for multiple vehicle defects on I-95 in West Gardiner. Babineau was arrested on four warrants and charged with OAS, no insurance, and no inspection.

On 02/24/2022, Troop G Section One responded to a fatal motor vehicle crash northbound on I-95 in Litchfield. Brandon Currie (35) of Newport lost control of his pickup truck, crashed into the median, struck a motorhome, ejected out the back window and was deceased on scene. Troopers from Troop C and Troop D assisted.

# of School Visits conducted – 0

# of OUI Alcohol Arrests – 1

# of OUI Drug Arrests – 0

# of DV Arrests – 2

02-28-22

Trooper Kim Sawyer summonsed Dennis Lee (43) and Kirk Springer (57) both of Danforth for receiving stolen property after a traffic stop in Danforth for a trailer with no plate hauling a motorcycle.  Trooper Kim Sawyer ran the motorcycle plate and confirmed the VIN.  It came back as stolen from Prentiss.

03-04-22

Trooper Travis Chapman conducted a traffic stop in Sullivan on a vehicle for several defects. As a result of the roadside investigation the operator, Brock Ray (25) of Trenton was arrested for Giving a False Name, Violating Conditions of Release and Possession of a Schedule W Drug. 

03-05-22

Trooper Einar Mattson arrested Ernest Morse (36) of Lamoine on a warrant for FTA – Unpaid Restitution. Morse was also charged with Operating After Suspension and Attaching False Plates

Sergeant Jeff Ingemi summonsed William Townsend (19) of Calais for Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol after responding to a crash in Calais where Townsend went through a stop sign and drove into a building.  Border Patrol and Calais Fire/Rescue assisted.

 

On 02/28/2022, Tr. Bourdelais responded to a pedestrian walking on the Turnpike near Sabattus. Upon further investigation, the individual was identified as ALICIA HOWE (37) who had an outstanding warrant for Failure to Appear out of Lewiston District Court. HOWE was transported to Androscoggin County Jail without incident and PR bailed.  

On 03/01/2022, Sgt. Pappas seized 193 grams of fentanyl.  The proper authorities were notified to work the case further.

On 03/01/2022, Cpl. Peckham arrested Ashley N. Carter (34) of Thorndike on I-95 in West Gardiner for OUI Alcohol – Refusal, Violating Conditions of Release x3, Driving to Endanger, and Operating Without License/Restrictions.

On 03/06/2022, Cpl. Physic pulled over a vehicle for speeding and erratic operation.  Cpl. Physic ended up arresting the driver, Zakary Thyng, for OUI.  Zakary took an intoxilyzer test and blew over the legal limit.

On 03/06/2022, the ARCC received complaints of an erratic operations vehicle northbound on I95 in the area of mile marker 57. The ARCC was later updated that the vehicle was southbound in the northbound lane. Tr. Welch located the vehicle in the area of mm 53 northbound as it continued to operate the wrong way. Tr. Welch was able to make contact and disable the vehicle. The male operator and single occupant, Kyle Johnston (35) of Fryeburg, was transported to the hospital by Portland Rescue for minor injuries. He was charged with OUI – Refusal, DTE, and operating the wrong way on a divided way on the Turnpike. Sgt. Wilkinson, Tr. Davis, Falmouth PD, Portland Fire & EMS, and Portland PD assisted.

On 03/06/2022, Tr. Keim stopped Tony Hooks (21) of New Rochelle, NY for speeding.  Hooks was traveling 104 MPH in a posted 70 MPH zone.

On 03/06/2022, Tr. Keim stopped Doreen Raymond (55) of Lewiston for speeding.  Raymond was traveling 101 MPH in a posted 70 MPH zone. 

Cpl. Physic coached the Lewiston boys’ varsity basketball team and led them to their best record in 10 years.  The team lost in the semi-finals in the state tournament.

 

Incident Type:         OAS

Date:                          3/03/2021

Town:                        van buren

Trooper:                   Tr. Desrosier

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Desrosier was conducting traffic enforcement in the town of Van Buren when he stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation.  Tr. Desrosier leaned that the operator’s driver’s license was currently under suspension.  Tr. Desrosier issued the operator a summons for Operating after suspension. 

 

Incident Type:         WARRANT

Date:                          3/03/2021

Town:                        linneus

Trooper:                   Tr. Rider / Tr. Castonguay

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Rider and Tr. Castonguay received information from Det. Bell of a wanted subject that had an active warrant for man slaughter with a $15,000 dollar bail in the town of Linneus.  Tr. Rider and Tr. Castonguay located the subject and placed her under arrest.  Tr. Rider with the assistance of Troop E transported the woman to Penobscot County Jail without incident. 

 

Incident Type:         warrant

Date:                          3/04/2022

Town:                        big machias lake

Trooper:                   sgt. haines

Brief Synopsis:       Sgt. Haines and Tr. Mahon arrested a 60-year-old Hancock County man on several warrants after receiving information he was hiding at a camp in the North Maine Woods.  On 3-3-22 the Maine Warden Service had received a tip that the man was staying at a family member’s cabin that was 20 miles in from Ashland on the Reality Road.  The suspect had extensive criminal history and the warrants dated back to 2010.  On 3-4-22 the Maine Warden Service referred the information to MSP after the owner of the camp called to report the man did not have permission to be at his camp and wanted him removed.  The man was taken into custody without incident and transported to Hancock County Jail. 

From the desk of Shannon Moss, DPS PIO

On Thursday, March 10, 2022 at approximately 10:42 a.m., the Washington County Regional Communications Center (RCC) received a 911 call reporting a stabbing that occurred at 24 Sunshine Lane in Big Lake Township.  Local law enforcement and EMS responded to the residence where 62-year-old Darren Laney Sr. was discovered deceased.  Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit North was called to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.  The investigation led to the arrest of Laney Sr.’s son 36-year-old Darren Laney Jr. for murder.  Maine State Police Detectives arrested Laney Jr. at Indian Township PD without incident. Laney Jr. was taken to the Washington County Jail. 

The following agencies assisted in the initial response and further investigation:  Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Maine State Police Troop J, Indian Township Police Department, Passamaquoddy Warden Service, US Border Patrol, Maine Warden Service and Passamaquoddy Fire Rescue.

This is an active investigation. Additional information to follow when appropriate.
 

From the desk of Shannon Moss, DPS PIO

On Sunday, March 13, 2022 at approximately 2:45 p.m. a Maine State Trooper observed the driver of a maroon 1999 Subaru Legacy, speeding, traveling aggressively and making unsafe passes while heading eastbound on Route 2 (Farmington Falls Rd.) in New Sharon. After turning his cruiser around, the Trooper discovered the driver of the Subaru had lost control after hitting a snow drift and crashed into a utility pole and several large trees causing the vehicle to land on it’s roof. A passerby assisted the Trooper rendering life-saving first aid to the two occupants of the vehicle. The driver, 26-year-old Nicholas Walker of New Vineyard was transported to Franklin Memorial hospital with serious injuries. His 5 month old son, who was secured in a child safety seat, also sustained serious injuries and was taken by Lifeflight to Maine Medical Center. 
Preliminary information suggests that aggressive driving, speed, and road conditions are possible contributing factors in the crash.  

Route 2 was shut down for two hours while Troopers investigated the crash and Central Maine Power addressed the damaged utility pole. Maine Warden Service, Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputies, New Sharon Fire Department, Maine Department of Transportation, Central Maine Power, Lifeflight of Maine, and NorthStar Ambulance Service all assisted the Maine State Police.  
 

The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Silver Alert for Megan/Mason Dorcy, 23, of Newburgh, Maine, who was last seen on the Odlin Road in Bangor. Dorcy is described as 5’3”, 170 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. On March 10, Dorcy was dropped off for an appointment at PCHC on the Odlin Road in Bangor and was supposed to meet people in Brewer for a ride back home to Newburgh, but did not arrive. Dorcy may be wearing an orange shirt. Law Enforcement has learned that Dorcy has not taken medication in three days and there has been no bank account activity. It is unknown if Dorcy has a cell phone. Friends and family are concerned for her wellbeing. 

Anyone who sees Dorcy should call 207-624-7076 x9. Thank you for your assistance.
 

# of School Visits conducted – 0

# of OUI Alcohol Arrests – 0

# of OUI Drug Arrests – 0

# of DV Arrests – 1

**Additional News from the week prior is also included in this week’s Weekly Report….

03-02-22

Trooper Jarid Leonard conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 9 in Wesley. As a result of the investigation, Terrence Prellen (57) of Baileyville was summonsed for Operating After Suspension.

Trooper Jarid Leonard conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 1 in Baileyville. As a result of the investigation, Codie Barton (19) of Baileyville was summonsed for Operating After Suspension.

Trooper Jarid Leonard conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 1 in Baileyville. As a result of the investigation, Michell Lewey (34) of Indian Township was summonsed for Operating After Suspension.

03-03-22

Trooper Jarid Leonard conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 1 in Machias. As a result of the investigation, Brad Turchi (44) of Jonesport was summonsed for Unlawful Possession of Scheduled Drugs.

03-04-22

Trooper Jarid Leonard conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 1 in Machias. As a result of the investigation, Taran Murray-Leate (27) of Perry was summonsed for Operating After Suspension.

03-08-22

Trooper Kim Sawyer summonsed Dawn Hewes (47) of Prentiss for Receiving Stolen Property and Violating Conditions of Release in reference to the motorcycle that was recovered in Danforth on February 28, 2022.

03-10-22

Trooper Travis Chapman conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation in Sullivan. As a result of the stop Ryan Pickard (38) of Ellsworth was charged with Operating After Suspension.

03-11-22

Trooper Owen Reed responded to a theft complaint in Blue Hill where license plates and diesel fuel were reported stolen during the winter.  Investigation continues.

03-12-22

Trooper Keith York and Sergeant Jeff Ingemi responded to a fatal crash on Main Street in Princeton involving a 2019 Ford F150, operated by Peter Leighton (59) of Princeton.  Leighton was deceased at the scene and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.  Leighton was traveling in the southbound lane when he crossed the centerline and went off the road striking a tree.  It is unknown why Leighton drove off the road, but a medical event is suspected.  Leighton was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.  Indian Township Police Department, Indian Township Fire/Rescue, Princeton Fire Department, Baileyville Fire Department and Bohannon’s Towing assisted.   

Incident Type:         OAS

Date:                          3/09/2022

Town:                        VAN BUREN

Trooper:                   Tr. Desrosier

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Desrosier conducted a traffic stop in the town of Van Buren and learned that the operator’s license was under suspension. Tr. Desrosier issued the operator a summons for OAS and had the vehicle towed from the roadway.

 

Incident Type:         SUSPICiOUS INCIDENT

Date:                          2/22/2022

Town:                        ISLAND FALLS

Trooper:                   Tr. Castonguay

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Castonguay was called out to a business in Island Falls for a report that the front door was open and there was a light on in the back room.  Tr. Castonguay arrived on scene and found that the front door was open and the key to the deadbolt was in the lock.  Tr. Castonguay cleared the residence and did not find anything suspicious.  Attempts were made to contact the owner but were unsuccessful.  Tr. Castonguay secured the business for the night.  Contact with the owner was made later that day. 

 

Incident Type:         Noise disturbance

Date:                          3/10/2022

Town:                        easton

Trooper:                   Tr. Roy

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Roy received a complaint of gun shots near a trailer park in Easton.  Tr. Roy spoke with the complainant and got a location of where the shots were coming from.  Tr. Roy spoke with a residence in the area and learned that he was target practicing.  Tr. Roy was shown the area of the target and deemed that it was safe.  The homeowner apologized for shooting at that time of night.     

Incident Type:         Specialty

Date:                          3/10/2022

Town:                        princeton

Trooper:                   Tr. Kilcollins

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Kilcollins was called to assist as an ERT with a homicide investigation in the town of Princeton.  

 

Incident Type:         assist to ambulance

Date:                          3/11/2022

Town:                        westfield

Trooper:                   Tr. Rider

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Rider assisted the ambulance with a lifting a patient that had fallen and couldn’t get back up on their own.  

 

Incident Type:         OAS

Date:                          3/11/2022

Town:                        dyer brook

Trooper:                   Tr. Kilcollins

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Kilcollins was conducting traffic enforcement in the town of Dyer Brook when he stopped a vehicle for speeding.  Tr. Kilcollins learned that the operator’s license was currently under suspension.  Tr. Kilcollins issued the operator a summons for OAS and had the licensed passenger drive the vehicle from the scene.  

 

Incident Type:         SUspicious incident

Date:                          2/13/2022

Town:                        Island Falls

Trooper:                   Tr. Barnard

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Barnard responded to a local campground in Island Falls when it was reported that a man who was intoxicated was trying to leave in a vehicle. Tr. Barnard met with the man and determined that he had been up there with a group of friends and wanted to leave. The man’s friends took his keys so he could not drive. It was clear the man had too much to drink to operate a motor vehicle. Tr. Barnard learned that the man’s wife was on her way to pick him up. Tr. Barnard gave the man a ride to meet his wife, so she did not have to drive all the way to Island Falls.

 

Incident Type:         TRAINING

Date:                          3/07/2022

Town:                        windham

Trooper:                   Sgt. Haines

Brief Synopsis:       Sgt. Haines attended two days of training in Windham to recertify as an armorer. 

UPDATE: Troopers have determined that the cause of the crash was the driver of the sedan failing to yield to oncoming traffic as they merged onto I-95 from exit 130. The Maine State Police would like to remind the motoring public that they are obligated to give way to traffic that is already traveling on the interstate. 

The Maine State Police responded to a crash on Interstate 95 at mile 129 south in Waterville that involved a car vs tractor trailer. Traffic on the interstate was momentarily at a standstill while fire and ems personnel provided medical care to those involved. Law enforcement worked quickly to open up one lane of travel to alleviate traffic congestion. Minor non-life threatening injuries were report to the occupants inside the vehicle and they were transported to Thayer Hospital in Waterville for further evaluation. The case is still under investigation and no further details are available for release. 

The Maine State Police would like to thank the Waterville Fire Department, Waterville Police Department, Maine Warden Service and Maine DOT for assisting them while on scene.