April 2022

From the desk of Shannon Moss, DPS PIO

On Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 8:11 p.m. the Maine State Police responded to Rome Road (Route 225) in Rome for the report of a motor vehicle crash.  Upon arrival, Troopers were able to determine that a 2010 Ford F-250 pickup truck was traveling North on Rt. 225 when the driver was unable to negotiate a left corner.  The driver, 22 year-old Brad Daggett of New Sharon lost control and went off the left side of the roadway where it struck several large trees and rolled.  The vehicle came to rest on its side leaving Daggett trapped.  Crews with the Rome Fire Department were able to extricate Daggett and provide medical aid with paramedics/EMTs from Delta Ambulance Service but Daggett succumbed his injuries.  Daggett’s passenger 20-year-old Haylie Smith of Madison received non-life threatening injuries, however was transported to a local hospital for evaluation.   Preliminary information suggests that unsafe speed combined by limited visibility due to fog and wet road conditions appear to be contributing factors in the crash.  Neither occupants of the vehicle were wearing their seatbelts.  Route 225 was shut down for three hours while emergency crews worked the scene.    The incident is still under active investigation by Maine State Police.  
 

# of School Visits conducted – 0

# of OUI Alcohol Arrests – 0

# of OUI Drug Arrests – 0

# of DV Arrests – 0

03-26-22

Trooper Kim Sawyer summonsed Christopher Iannucci (22) of Pembroke for attaching false plates after a traffic stop for speed on Rt 1 in Calais.

03-28-22

Snow and icy roads led to several crashes in the greater Ellsworth area. Trooper Travis Chapman, Trooper Jarid Leonard, Trooper Einar Matteson, and Sergeant Gavin Endre responded. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office and the Hancock Fire Department assisted along with several other towing services.

03-29-22

Trooper Owen Reed responded to Sedgwick for a theft complaint where registration plates were reported stolen after being sold with a vehicle to a salvage yard the year prior.  Investigation continues.

03-30-22

Corporal Jeff Taylor responded to a criminal mischief complaint in Hancock where a vehicle was damaged over the prior couple of days.  Investigation continues.

04-01-22

Trooper Kim Sawyer received a report of a theft of a catalytic convertor in Danforth.  No suspects at this time.

04-02-22

Sergeant Daniel Ryan received a theft complaint of a generator in Charlotte.  Investigation continues.

Trooper Jarid Leonard conducted a motor vehicle stop in Milbridge. Jeremy Hawkins (37) of East Machias was found to be operating a motor vehicle that lacked insurance, a valid certification of inspection, or a registration. Jeremy was summonsed and his vehicle was towed from the scene.

 

Incident Type:         OAS

Date:                          3/28/2022

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 violation.  The operator’s license was currently under suspension.  Tr. Desrosier issued the operator a summons for Operating after suspension. 

Incident Type:         OAS/vcr

Date:                          3/28/2022

Town:                        Washburn

Trooper:                   Tr. Rider

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Rider was conducting traffic enforcement in the town of Washburn when he stopped a vehicle for defective light.  Tr. Rider learned that the operator’s license was currently under suspension and on bail conditions.  Tr. Rider also noticed that the inspection sticker was not valid and appeared to be home made.  Tr. Rider issued the operator summons’ for Operating after suspension, VCR, and Displaying a fictitious inspection sticker.  The vehicle was towed from the roadway.  

 

Incident Type:         OAS/vcr

Date:                          3/29/2022

Town:                        woodland

Trooper:                   Tr. Roy

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Roy was traveling through the town of Caribou when he observed a piece of Styrofoam insulation fly out of the back of a pickup that was in front of him.  Tr. Roy conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and learned that the operator’s license was currently under suspension and the operator was also on bail conditions.  Tr. Roy issued the operator a summons for Operating after suspension and violation of conditions of release.    

 

Incident Type:         OAS

Date:                          3/29/2022

Town:                        mars hill

Trooper:                   tr. roy

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Roy was conducting traffic enforcement in the town of Mars Hill when he observed a vehicle displaying an expired inspection sticker.  Tr. Roy conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and learned that the operator’s license was currently under suspension.  Tr. Roy issued the operator a summons for Operating after suspension.  

 

Incident Type:         ARREST - OTHER

Date:                          3/30/2022

Town:                        mars hill

Trooper:                   Tr. roy

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Roy was conducting traffic enforcement in the town of Mars Hill when he observed a vehicle that was displaying an expired inspection sticker.  Tr. Roy conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and learned that the vehicle’s registration had expired in 2021 also.  Tr. Roy issued the operator a summons for the registration.  

 

Incident Type:         OAS/vcr

Date:                          3/30/2022

Town:                        mars hill

Trooper:                   tr. roy

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Roy was conducting traffic enforcement in the town of Mars Hill when he observed a vehicle pull into a private driveway and then another vehicle pulled up and the driver got in the vehicle and left the area.  Tr. Roy ran the registration plate on the vehicle, and it showed that that vehicle’s registration had expired in 2020.  Tr. Kilcollins was familiar with the operator and gave information to Tr. Roy.  Tr. Roy located the operator and a local residence and placed her under arrest for Violation of conditions of release, Operating after suspension, and Operating unregistered vehicle over 150 days.  The operator was able to make bail and was released. 

 

Incident Type:         WARRANT

Date:                          3/30/2022

Town:                        houlton

Trooper:                   Tr. Castonguay

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Castonguay was monitoring traffic on I-95 in Houlton when he observed a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker passed by him.  Tr. Castonguay conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and learned that the operator had an active arrest warrant for failure to appear.  Tr. Castonguay made arrangements with the operator so that she could bring her child to school and then take care of the warrant.  The woman was given a new court date and was released on bail. 

 

Incident Type:         OAS

Date:                          4/02/2022

Town:                        mars hill

Trooper:                   tr. roy

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Roy was conducting traffic enforcement in the town of Mars Hill when he observed a vehicle that was dragging its exhaust.  Tr. Roy conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and learned that the operator’s license was currently under suspension.  Tr. Roy issued the operator a summons for Operating after suspension and the vehicle was towed from the roadway. 

 

Incident Type:         OUI

Date:                          3/30/2022

Town:                        smyrna

Trooper:                   Tr. Saucier

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Saucier was monitoring traffic in Amish Community in Smyrna when he stopped a vehicle traveling 95 MPH in the posted 50 MPH zone.  As a result of the stop, Tr. Saucier arrested the male operator for OUI after he failed field sobriety.  The Smyrna man was transported to East Millinocket PD where he was processed for OUI.  Tr. Saucier also charged the man with Criminal Speed.

 

Incident Type:         instructor

Date:                          3/31/2022

Town:                        mcja

Trooper:                   Sgt. haines

Brief Synopsis:       Sgt. Haines assisted with the classroom portion of Firearms training at the BLETP. 

 

Incident Type:         SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT

Date:                          3/31/2022

Town:                        fort kent

Trooper:                   tr. curtin

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Curtin spoke to a local Cub Scout group (Ages 6-7) about what police officers do, 911 safety and when to call for help. 

 

Incident Type:         traffic summons

Date:                          4/03/2022

Town:                        frenchville

Trooper:                   tr. curtin

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Curtin was monitoring traffic in Frenchville when he observed a vehicle operating with an expired inspection sticker.  Tr. Curtin conducted a traffic stop for the violation.  As a result of the stop, Tr. Curtin charged the operator with Operating with an Expired License >90 Days. 

 

Incident Type:         traffic summons

Date:                          4/03/2022

Town:                        van buren

Trooper:                   tr. curtin

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Curtin was monitoring traffic in Van Buren when he observed a vehicle operating erratically.  Tr. Curtin conducted a traffic stop and identified the operator as a Van Buren man.  The man admitted to drinking and had an open container while driving.  Tr. Curtin put the man through field sobriety in which he failed.  Tr. Curtin transported the operator to Madawaska PD and performed an Intoxilyzer test.  The man was well below the legal limit of .08.  Tr. Curtin summonsed the man for Failure to Maintain Control of a Motor Vehicle and Consuming Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle on a Public Way.    

From the desk of Shannon Moss, DPS PIO

On Sunday, April 3, 2022 the Maine State Police received numerous 911 calls from a man who was traveling southbound on I-95 in the Gray area. The man was identified as 27-year-old AHMED DUALE of Lewiston. DUALE was discovered to have committed an armed robbery in Auburn. Troopers located the vehicle southbound in Scarborough. While awaiting units to safely attempt to stop the vehicle DUALE began to speed up to a reckless speeds. Troopers activated their lights and attempted to stop DUALE. DUALE refuse to stop, weaving in and out of the lanes of travel. Numerous attempts to deploy spike mats were unsuccessful. Troopers continued the pursuit into New Hampshire were the New Hampshire State Police took over the pursuit. Once in New Hampshire DUALE continued to drive recklessly. NHSP requested Maine assist them in preventing DUALE from using the crossovers, which he had used on a few occasions. While attempting to keep DUALE from using a crossover, DUALE hit a Maine State Police cruiser at low speeds. Taking advantage of the contact between the vehicles, a Trooper was safely able to stop DUALE’s vehicle. DUALE was taken into custody without incident.

DUALE is facing numerous charges in Maine to include, Eluding, Aggravated Driving to Endanger, Criminal Speed, Reckless conduct with a dangerous Weapon as well as armed robbery out to the City of Auburn. DUALE was transported by NHSP to the Rockingham County Jail and will be facing charges in New Hampshire. 

Maine State Police Troop G was assisted by Troop A, York, and Kittery Police Departments. 
 

From the desk of Shannon Moss, DPS PIO

The Maine State Police and Maine State Troopers Foundation (MSTF) are teaming up once again to raise awareness and funds for non-profit organizations.

For 2022, they chose to design an Autism Awareness plate and patch.  MSTF have partnered with the Autism Society of Maine, and the (Doug) Flutie Foundation for Autism Awareness Month in April of 2022. 

“The Maine State Troopers Foundation is proud to partner with the Autism Society of Maine and Flutie Foundation as we enter Autism Acceptance Month,” said Sgt. Aaron Turcotte of the MSTF. “We are fortunate to have these two amazing organizations supporting us with the messaging our troopers will display on their license plates throughout the month. Autism may be hard to see, but it isn’t invisible.  Practice Compassion, which we know is one of the Maine State Police Core Values.” 

The plates have been authorized to be displayed on Maine State Police cruisers for the month of April. They will be auctioned off by the MSTF at a later date.

“It’s through our generous and dedicated community partners, like the Maine State Police, that the Flutie Foundation can raise critical funds allowing people and families with autism live life to the fullest,” said Nick Savarese, Director of the Flutie Foundation. “We are grateful to partner with the Maine State Police, who keep people with autism safe in their community and work to build inclusive communities of acceptance and respect.”

In addition to the plates, the MSTF have ordered Autism Awareness patches. Similar to our “Pink Patch” initiative, which raised nearly $4000.00, helping us, the troopers, to present two $5000.00 checks to Sarah’s House and Cary Medical Center, we expect these to help offset the additional costs of the plates allowing us to give more to the two organizations. The cost of the patch will be $10 each or 5 for $40. with $1 for shipping and handling per patch.

“Autism Society of Maine is a non‐profit organization founded in 1976, whose membership consists of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), their families, members of the community, and the professionals who work with them. As an affiliate of the Autism Society, our mission is to promote lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals on the autism spectrum to become participating members of their communities,” said Cathy Dionne, Executive Director of the Autism Society.

“Education, advocacy, support and public awareness form the cornerstones of the Autism Society of Maine’s efforts to carry forth our mission. The Autism Society celebrates differences as we work to create connections.”

To order a patch email The Maine State Troopers Foundation at MaineStateTroopersFoundation@gmail.com and include a mailing address.

The Autism Society of Maine

Autism Acceptance Month – The Connection Is You™

The Autism Society of Maine provides education and resources to support the valued lives of individuals on the Autism spectrum and their families. ASM began as a support group for several parents who had children with Autism who were placed in a day program at Mariah Clark School in Hallowell this program was created for children with behavior and communication disorders.

For more information visit their website.

The Flutie Foundation

The Flutie Foundation’s mission is to help people and families affected by autism live life to the fullest. They provide programs and activities that improve the quality of everyday life for people and families affected by autism along seven key dimensions that are critical to living each day fully.  The Foundation aims to provide a path for education and/or employment during the day; opportunities for physical and social activity outside of work/school; and the tools to be safe, supported, and informed at all times.

For more information visit their website.

The Maine State Troopers Foundation

The Maine State Troopers Foundation was formed as a not-for-profit independent arms-length organization in 1994 with the purpose of supporting the work of Maine State Police troopers across Maine who tirelessly and voluntarily develop, assist, support and offer outreach to coordinate programs with local community groups in an effort to enhance the lives of Maine youths and citizens. 

For more information visit their website.

 

On 03/25/2022, Tr. Keim received a traffic complaint on a vehicle that was northbound from the Wells area passing vehicles at a high rate of speed and operating erratically. Tr. Keim located the vehicle in Saco and clocked the vehicle’s speed at 101 mph in a posted 70 mph.  Tr. Keim stopped the vehicle and arrested the driver: CODY SCOTT (29) of Portland.  SCOTT was charged with criminal speeding, operating with a suspended registration, failing to produce insurance, changing the course of travel when unsafe, failure to signal lane changes, and failing to register a motor vehicle.

On 03/28/2022, Sgt. Pappas summonsed Miguel Macosso for Operating After Suspension.

On 03/28/2022, Cpl. Peckham checked on disabled motorist Jacob Hillman (37) of New Gloucester on I-95 in Falmouth. Hillman was charged with OAS and VCR x4, and the vehicle was towed.

On 03/29/2022, Cpl. Cote stopped Miata Priester (32) of Waterbury, CT on the ME Turnpike northbound at mile 64 in Gray.  She did not have a license.  She was charged with Operating Without a License and someone came to the scene to drive the vehicle away.

On 03/31/2022, Tr. Ellis stopped Michael Young (37) of Massachusetts for speeding on the ME Turnpike northbound in Saco. His license was found to be suspended. He was charged with operating after suspension. A licensed driver drove the vehicle away.

On 03/31/2022, Cpl. Cote stopped Kristie Jones (24) of Lisbon on the ME Turnpike southbound at mile 50 in Portland.  Her ME driver’s license was found to be suspended.  She was charged with Operating after Suspension and Possession of a Suspended License.  Her vehicle was towed away.

On 03/31/2022, Cpl. Peckham stopped Paul Myers (50) of Searsport on I-95 in West Gardiner. Myers was charged with OAS and the vehicle was towed.

On 03/31/2022, Tr. Anstett received a traffic complaint on a TTU north on the Turnpike in Saco operating all over the road.  Tr. Anstett located the TTU on 295 in Falmouth and determined that the truck had crashed into a barrier at Exit 44 and continued on. Tanner Waugh of Tennessee was charged with failure to maintain lane, failure to report a crash, and commercial violation of operating while fatigue or ill.

On 04/01/2022, Tr. Ellis stopped Yovany Quinteros (32) of Biddeford for an equipment defect on the ME Turnpike northbound in Biddeford. He was found not to have a license. He was charged with Operating Without a License. A licensed driver drove the vehicle away.

On 04/01/2022, Tr. Ellis stopped Nathaniel Barbeau (21) of Augusta for speeding on the ME Turnpike southbound in Scarborough. His license was found to be suspended. He was charged with Operating After Suspension. The vehicle was towed away.

On 04/02/2022, Cpl. Cote investigated a disabled vehicle complaint on the ME Turnpike at the Exit 52 southbound departing ramp in Falmouth.  The operator, Michael Mulligan (37) of Brunswick, was under the influence.  He was put through a battery of field sobriety tests and subsequently arrested.  He was taken to the Brunswick Police Police Department where he was administered an intoxilyzer test.  The results were over the legal limit.  He was charged with Operating Under the Influence.

On 04/02/2022, the Augusta Regional Communication Center received multiple calls about a wrong way driver. The vehicle was southbound in the northbound lanes of the Turnpike in the Kennebunk and Wells area. Wells Police Department located the vehicle as it had stopped on the side of the highway. Sgt. Wilkinson responded and subsequently arrested the operator for OUI- Refusal and DTE. The operator was transported and booked into YCJ without incident. Wells PD Sgt. Shaw and Off. Tishim assisted.

On 04/03/2022, the Maine State Police received numerous 911 calls from a man who was traveling southbound on I-95 in the Gray area. The man was identified as AHMED DUALE (27) of Lewiston. DUALE was discovered to have committed an armed robbery in Auburn. Troopers located the vehicle southbound in Scarborough. While awaiting additional units to safely attempt to stop the vehicle DUALE began to speed up to reckless speeds. Troopers activated their lights and attempted to stop DUALE. DUALE refused to stop, weaving in and out of the lanes of travel. Numerous attempts to deploy spike mats were unsuccessful. Troopers continued the pursuit into New Hampshire where the New Hampshire State Police took over the pursuit. Once in New Hampshire DUALE continued to drive recklessly. NHSP requested Maine assist them in preventing DUALE from using the crossovers, which he had used on a few occasions. While attempting to keep DUALE from using a crossover, DUALE hit a Maine State Police cruiser at low speeds. Taking advantage of the contact between the vehicles, a Trooper was safely able to stop DUALE’s vehicle. DUALE was taken into custody without incident.

DUALE is facing numerous charges in Maine to include, Eluding, Aggravated Driving to Endanger, Criminal Speed, Reckless Conduct with a Dangerous Weapon as well as armed robbery out to the City of Auburn. DUALE was transported by NHSP to the Rockingham County Jail and will be facing additional charges in New Hampshire.

Maine State Police Troop G was assisted by Troop A, as well as York and Kittery Police Departments.

On April 7, 2022, at approximately 11:49 a.m., a wide load was being escorted from South Paris to Lubec. As the vehicle was traveling east on Route 1 and was approaching the Sullivan bridge. There was a van crossing the bridge in the oncoming westbound lane. The driver of the wide load applied brakes as the van approached, causing the load to shift and the tractor skidded and the vehicles collided. 
 
The driver of the van was Clarence Hardwick, 65, of Gouldsboro. He was injured and taken to  Northern Light EMMC with injuries that are not life threatening. 
 
The driver of the tractor-trailer is Aaron Small, 41, of Oxford, was not injured. 
 

Previous release:

UPDATE: Rt. 1 in Hancock has reopened

A head-on crash on Route 1 in Hancock has shut down the road near the town line of Sullivan. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek an alternate route. Hancock County Deputies are re-routing traffic in the vicinity of Tideway in Hancock.

The accident was caused by a mobile home being escorted, the load shifted causing the tractor trailer to jackknife and strike an oncoming vehicle head-on. There are possible injuries, but no further details at this time.

Det. Larry Rose was recently selected to fill the vacant Crime Lab Sergeants’ position.  Rose joined the State Police in 2000; he was assigned to Troop B where he later became a Field Training Officer (FTO) for several new troopers.  He was promoted to Detective in the Major Crimes Unit Southern Division in 2015 and then promoted to Det. Cpl. in January of this year.  Det. Rose is currently a Senior Evidence Response Team (ERT) member and has served as an ERT for the past 12 years.  He also conducts Bloodstain Pattern Analysis and 3D Forensic Mapping.

Det. Rose received the Trooper of the Year award in 2006 and the Det. Giles Landry award in 2016, 2018 and again in 2020.  Det. Rose is also the recipient of the ERT of the Year award in 2018 and 2020.

Congratulations Sgt. Rose!

# of School Visits conducted – 0

# of OUI Alcohol Arrests – 2

# of OUI Drug Arrests – 0

# of DV Arrests – 0

04-04-22

Sergeant Daniel Ryan stopped a vehicle for speeding through a construction site on RT 1A in Dedham. The operator, Tyler Tibbetts (29) of Addison was summoned for the Speed, Operating After Suspension and Violation of Condition of Release.

Corporal Blaine Silk was involved in a vehicle chase that started on RT 1, Hancock.  It ended at a residence on the Washington Junction Road in Hancock. James Lane (29) Hancock was arrested for Operating Under the Influence and Failing to Stop.

04-07-22

Trooper Kim Sawyer received a complaint that a shed in the town of Danforth had been broken into and two chain saws were stolen.  Investigation continues. 

04-08-22

Trooper Jarid Leonard conducted a motor vehicle stop on Tracey Wallace (51) of Crawford. She was found to be operating with a registration the exceeded 150 days of expiration. She was charged as a result of the investigation.

04-09-22

Trooper Jarid Leonard investigated a traffic complaint in Calais. Wayne Kelly (63) of Calais was reported to be driving while under the influence of alcohol. Trooper Leonard found Wayne at his home. Wayne was heavily intoxicated and was violating his conditions of release. A bail search was conducted, and Wayne was found to be in possession of 18 full beers among several hundred empty beer cans. Wayne’s alcohol was seized, and he was summonsed for Violating his Conditions of Release.

Twenty minutes after leaving Wayne’s residence, he was observed driving his car on North Street in Calais to a Shell gas station. Wayne purchased more beer and tried to drive home. Wayne was arrested for Operating Under the Influence and Violating his Conditions of Release.

Trooper Miles Carpenter responded to a rear end crash on the Douglass Highway in Lamoine. Minor injuries were reported.

Corporal Jeff Taylor responded to a crash in Danforth where a vehicle had struck a business.  As a result of the investigation, Lawrence Oliver (59) of Danforth, was summonsed for Operating after Suspension.

04-10-22

Trooper Keith York responded to a report of an erratic vehicle in Calais.  Several people called to report a truck driving erratically and doing burnouts in the roadway between Calais and Robbinston.  A short time later this truck was reported to be involved in a crash and had driven into a ditch in Robbinston.  Upon arrival the operator, Jonathan Brooks (43) of Robbinston, was found in the vehicle and was acting erratic in his behavior.  Brooks was arrested for Driving to Endanger, Failure to Submit to Arrest and Violation of Conditions of Release.  Two civilians, Pleasant Point Police Department and Eastport Police Department assisted.

 

Incident Type:         chase

Date:                          4/3/2022

Town:                        saint agatha

Trooper:                   TR. DESROSIER

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Desrosier was conducting traffic enforcement in Saint Agatha and observed a vehicle exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 30 mph.  Tr. Desrosier activated his blue emergency lights and siren but the vehicle accelerated.  Tr. Desrosier terminated the pursuit but later located the vehicle at a private residence in Saint Agatha.  Tr. Desrosier spoke with a woman who admitted to running from him stating she was scared.  The woman was issued a criminal summons for eluding and for criminal speeding.

 

Incident Type:         oas

Date:                          4/4/2022

Town:                        frenchville

Trooper:                   TR. ROY

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Roy was conducting traffic enforcement in Frenchville and observed a vehicle with an expired inspection certificate.  Tr. Roy recognized the vehicle as someone he has stopped previous and was aware his license is suspended.  Tr. Roy stopped the vehicle and after investigation the driver was issued a summons for OAS and a warning for the inspection violation.  The man arranged to have a licensed driver come get him and the vehicle.

 

Incident Type:         expired driver’s license

Date:                          4/4/2022

Town:                        frenchville

Trooper:                   TR. ROY

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Roy was conducting traffic enforcement in Frenchville when he observed a vehicle without an inspection certificate displayed.  Tr. Roy conducted a traffic stop and after an investigation he discovered the operator’s license had expired back in 2020.  The woman stated she hasn’t had time to get it updated.  She was issued a criminal summons for operating with an expired driver’s license beyond 90 days and a warning for the inspection violation.

 

Incident Type:         unregistered vehicle

Date:                          4/4/2022

Town:                        houlton

Trooper:                   TR. CASTONGUAY

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Castonguay was conducting traffic enforcement and was driving through Houlton.  He observed a truck with no front registration plate and no inspection certificate displayed.  Tr. Castonguay conducted a traffic stop and after an investigation he found multiple violations.  The driver was issued a criminal summons for operating an unregistered vehicle.  He was issued a traffic summons for not having an inspection certificate and for not having insurance.  The man was issued a warning for his tires and for not having a front registration plate.  The man parked the truck in a parking lot and made arrangements for someone to get him.

 

Incident Type:         UNregistered vehicle

Date:                          4/4/2022

Town:                        Houlton

Trooper:                   CPL. QUINT

Brief Synopsis:       Cpl. Quint was conducting traffic enforcement and driving through Houlton.  He observed a vehicle speeding and conducted a traffic stop.  After an investigation, it was discovered the driver/registered owner had not registered the vehicle since May 2021.  The driver was issued a warning for speeding and a criminal summons for operating an unregistered motor vehicle.

 

Incident Type:         expired driver’s licence

Date:                          4/5/2022

Town:                        new limerick

Trooper:                   CPL. QUINT

Brief Synopsis:       Cpl. Quint was conducting traffic enforcement in New Limerick and observed a vehicle with an expired inspection certificate.  After stopping the vehicle and investigating, it was discovered the vehicle was not registered and the driver had an expired driver’s license beyond 90 days.  The driver was issued a warning for the inspection and registration violations.  She was issued a criminal summons for operating with an expired license beyond 90 days.  A licensed driver came and got her and the vehicle.

 

Incident Type:         oas

Date:                          4/6/2022

Town:                        houlton

Trooper:                   TR. CASTONGUAY

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Castonguay was conducting traffic enforcement and was driving through Houlton.  He observed a vehicle speeding and conducted a traffic stop.  After an investigation, it was discovered the driver had a suspended driver’s license.  The man stated he paid his fines, but the computer likely had not yet updated.  Tr. Castonguay issued him a criminal summons for OAS and his passenger was able to drive the vehicle.

 

Incident Type:         oas

Date:                          4/8/2022

Town:                        van buren

Trooper:                   TR. DESROSIER

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Desrosier was on a traffic stop in Van Buren when he observed a vehicle driving past him with no inspection certificate and he knew the operator had a suspended driver’s license.  Tr. Desrosier cleared the stop he was on and stopped the other vehicle.  The driver was confirmed to have a suspended license and was issued a criminal summons for OAS and a warning for the inspection violation.

 

Incident Type:         oas

Date:                          4/8/2022

Town:                        patten

Trooper:                   TR. CASTONGUAY

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Castonguay was conducting traffic enforcement in Patten and observed a man, which he knew had a suspended driver’s license, driving.  Tr. Castonguay stopped the vehicle and after an investigation, the man was issued a criminal summons for OAS.  The man arranged to have a licensed driver come get him and his vehicle.

 

Incident Type:         OAS / VCR

Date:                          4/9/2022

Town:                        houlton

Trooper:                   CPL. QUINT

Brief Synopsis:       Cpl. Quint was conducting traffic enforcement and was driving through Houlton.  He observed a vehicle displaying a 2018-2019 inspection certificate as well as other equipment violations.  The vehicle was stopped and after an investigation it was determined the vehicle was not inspected, not registered, the driver had a suspended driver’s license, had two sets of bail conditions, and a contract with the Aroostook County Community Corrections Program.  The driver was issued a warning for the inspection and registration violations as well as other violations.  He was issued a criminal summons for OAS and for VCR.  The vehicle was towed from the area and his ACCCP case worker was notified.

 

Incident Type:         ARREST - OTHER

Date:                          4/04/2022

Town:                        Fort Kent

Trooper:                   Tr. Martin

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Martin was conducting traffic enforcement when he stopped a vehicle for speeding.  Tr. Martin recognized the male driver and knew he had warrants for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer (Class C) and aggravated criminal mischief (Class C) from a case Tr. Martin investigated.  The operator was arrested and transported to the Fort Kent Police Department.  The offender met with ACCCP as part of his bail conditions.  In the days following, Tr. Martin summonsed two juveniles for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer (Class C), an adult male for receiving stolen property (Class E) and another adult male for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer (Class E) as part of the same investigation. 

 

Incident Type:         Vehicle Theft

Date:                          4/05/2020

Town:                        Van Buren

Trooper:                   Tr. Martin

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Martin received a complaint for a stolen vehicle in Van Buren.  The offender had left Maine and his last known location was somewhere in North Carolina.  Tr. Martin learned the vehicle had been in the possession of the offender since October 2021.  The complainant offered to sell the vehicle to the offender rather than reporting it stolen.  The offender was still using the registration plates belonging to the complainant and collecting unpaid toll fines in several states.  Tr. Martin asked that the license plate be entered into NCIC and will seek an arrest warrant for the offender. 

 

Incident Type:         Instructor

Date:                          4/08/2022

Town:                        Vassalboro

Trooper:                   Tr. Merchant

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Merchant instructed Breath Test Device certifications for the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program.

 

 

Incident Type:         instructor

Date:                          4/04/2022

Town:                        mcja

Trooper:                   Sgt. Haines

Brief Synopsis:       Sgt. Haines spent the week of April 4 at the MCJA as a firearms instructor for the BLETP.

 

Incident Type:         CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

Date:                          4/07/2022

Town:                        van buren

Trooper:                   tr. curtin

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Curtin received a criminal mischief complaint in Van Buren.  A tractor trailer truck from Canada had driven over road signs, private lawns as well as damaged the town wastewater area while trying to navigate side streets.  The truck went back into Canada before it could be intercepted.  Tr. Curtin will be following up with Customs for more information and the investigation is ongoing.

 

Incident Type:         OAS

Date:                          4/09/2022

Town:                        van buren

Trooper:                   tr. curtin

Brief Synopsis:       Tr. Curtin was monitoring traffic in Van Buren when he stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation.  As a result of the stop, Tr. Curtin arrested the operator, a Van Buren man on a warrant and charged him with OAS.  Tr. Curtin identified one of the passengers as a Van Buren man.  Tr. Curtin also arrested that male on a warrant.  They were both transported to Madawaska PD where they were able to make bail.