Troop D

Troop D weekly activities for time August 17th to August 23th, 2020

On 8/17/2020, Tr. Bureau stopped Jacob Levangie-Thompson (25) for falsely attached plates on the Rocky Road in Northport. Upon further investigation, Tr. Bureau learned that Levangie-Thompson also was operating with a suspended license. He was summonsed for both offenses and the vehicle was towed.

On 8/17/2020 at 1620 hrs, Tr. Lauren Roddy stopped a vehicle on Lewiston Rd in West Gardiner, driven by Angela Philbrook (35) of China. Philbrook was charged with Operating after Habitual Offender revocation, Class D and violating conditions of release, Class E. 

On 8/17/2020 at 1745 hrs, Tr. Lauren Roddy stopped a vehicle on Spears Corner Rd in West Gardiner, driven by Allie Beaulieu (21) of West Gardiner. Beaulieu was charged with Operating After Suspension, Class E. 

On 8/18/2020 Tr. Dunn, Tr. Belanger and Cpl. Quintero arrested Darren Smith (40) of Randolph on an Aggravated Trafficking warrant. He was also charged with two counts of Unlawful Possession of Scheduled Drug.

On 8/19/2020 Tr. Belanger stopped Shirley Jewett (64) of Dixmont on Rt. 69 in Newburgh for a seatbelt violation. Jewett was suspended and charged with OAS.

On 8/19/2020 Tr. Belanger and Cpl. Quintero stopped Norma Carter (29) and Davis Crowell (29) of Waldoboro on Rt. 17 in Chelsea for a loud exhaust. Davis was found in possession of cocaine and charged with Unlawful possession of schedule W drugs.

On 8/19/2020 Tr. Belanger and Cpl. Quintero attempted to stop Christopher Hooper (42) of Warren, Destiny Crabtree (35) of Augusta, and Ernest Newson (35) of New York on Spring Rd in Augusta. Hooper attempted to flee but pulled over shortly after. The vehicle was searched which resulted in the seizure of crack cocaine and heroin. Hooper was arrested on an FTA warrant, VCR, Aggravated Trafficking in Schedule W Drugs, and use and sale of drug paraphernalia. Crabtree was arrested for Trafficking in Schedule W Drugs, Unlawful possession of schedule W drugs, Trafficking in prison contraband, and Use and Sale of drug paraphernalia. Newson was charged with Aggravated Trafficking in schedule W drugs. 

On 8/20/2020 Tr. Dunn stopped Justin Suzzan (20) of New York for traveling 107 MPH in a posted 70 MPH zone on I-295 in Bowdoinham. He was issued a summons for criminal speed.

On 8/20/2020 Tr. Belanger and Cpl. Quintero stopped James Dellinger (32) of Windsor, Jessica Simmons (30) of Gardiner, and Jason Brown (32) of Gardiner on Rt. 9 in Chelsea for a seatbelt violation. Simmons was charged with use and sale of drug paraphernalia and Brown was held per probation. 

On 8/20/2020 at 1430 hours, Tr. Lauren Roddy received multiple traffic complaints on a red Chevy SUV operating erratically and driving vehicles off the road on I-295 NB in Richmond. Tr. Roddy located the vehicle around MM47 NB and observed it actively tailgating and driving aggressively. The operator, Stanley Wilson (62) of Lantana, Florida was arrested and charged with Operating Under the Influence and Driving to Endanger. Wilson was transported to Kennebec county Jail in Augusta and his bail was set at $1500 cash.

On 8/21/2020 Tr. Belanger stopped Scott Crandall (54) of Albion on Rt. 202 in Albion. Crandall was charged with VCR for being in possession of alcohol. 

On 8/21/2020 Cpl. Quintero, Tr. Belanger and Tr. Dunn traveled to 660 Blinn Hill road in Pittston for the purpose of a probation check of Jessica Tillson (34) and Bruce Tillson (43).  During the search crack pipes and hypodermic needles were located along with a firearm and numerous rounds of ammunition. Jessica was arrested for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person and for violating her probation.  Bruce Tillson was separately arrested for violation of his probation related to his Unlawful use of Schedule Drugs.

On 8/22/2020 Tr. Dunn and Tr. Stevens responded to 656 Nash Rd. in Pittston for a 911 hang-up. Patricia Goodwin (34) of West Gardiner was located and arrested for VCR. Cpl. Robinson assisted with the investigation. 

On 8/22/2020 Tr. Martin stopped a vehicle for speed on Rt. 126 in Wales. The operator Joseph Longley (29) performed poorly on field sobriety tests. Longley was also operating with an expired permit. Longley was transported for an intoxilyzer test that confirmed he his BAC was above the legal limit.  Longley was summonsed and released for operating without a license and operating under the influence. 

Three men from New York are facing drug trafficking charges after they threw baggies of drugs out of the car after being stopped by police.

On Aug. 16, 2020, at approximately 3 p.m., Maine State Police stopped a vehicle on I-295 at mile marker 44 Northbound for speed. Upon investigation, all three passengers began acting suspiciously. Ultimately, several white bags were thrown from the car window while the Trooper went back to his cruiser. The bags were located and seized and all three men were arrested. Ralph Scurlock, 31; William Pickney, 52; and Edward McDowell, 26; all from the Bronx, NY, were transported to Twin Bridges Jail in Sagadahoc County. The drugs were tested and Troopers learned there was 34 grams of cocaine, and 148 grams of fentanyl. All three were charged with Aggravated Trafficking class A crime.

(EDIT: fixed date and removed decimals on drug amounts)

Multiple vehicles were involved in a crash in the Northbound lane of I-295 in Falmouth near mile marker 12 that briefly closed both lanes to traffic.

On Aug. 12, 2020, at approximately 2:40 p.m., Tpr. John Darcy was investigating a hit and run crash in the breakdown lane at mile 12 northbound on I-295 in Falmouth. One vehicle involved in the crash had continued northbound and was later located by Troop D Troopers. While Tpr. Darcy was speaking with the operator of the vehicle at mile 12, vehicles traveling by began to slow. The sudden slowing of traffic lead to several cars slamming on their brakes. One vehicle stopping short caused a rear-end crash. Several more rear-end crashes began happening. In total, an 8 vehicle pile-up occurred, blocking both travel lanes.

3 people were transported to Maine Medical Center in Portland by Falmouth Rescue with non-life threatening injuries.

5 vehicles were towed from the scene by Stewart’s Towing and Copp Motors.

Troopers from Troop B and G assisted as well as Maine DOT and the Falmouth Fire Department.

Thanks to all the help from the multiple agencies involved, the scene was cleared in 45 minutes.

There will be no charges in this case.

A Belmont man was killed after his vehicle crossed the center line and collided with an oncoming dump truck.

On Aug. 5, 2020, at approximately 7:48 a.m., Maine State Police responded to a fatal motor vehicle crash on route 3 in Morrill.  The investigation revealed that Nicholas Day, 34, from Belmont, was traveling west on route 3 and crossed the center line into an oncoming loaded dump truck.  Day was determined to be deceased on scene.  

The operator of the dump truck was a Eugene Hyde, 31,   from Wilton, owned and operated by C.H Stevenson out of Wayne Maine.  The investigation is still on going, speed and alcohol did not appear to be a factor.   

Route 3 was shut down for 8hrs.  Local fire departments assisted with traffic being rerouted.    
 

UPDATE: This person has been identified and Troopers have made contact. Thank you for your assistance.

The Maine State Police are looking to identify the man in the photo. He is wanted for questioning in connection to an incident at Swan Lake Grocery in Swanville. Anyone with information on the identity of the man is asked to contact the Maine State Police at 207-624-7076 and leave a message for Tpr. Caleb Adams of Troop D.

Troop D weekly activities for time July 6th to July 12th, 2020

On 7/6/2020 Tr. Martin was given a BOLO from Bangor PD regarding a hit and run. Tr. Martin located the vehicle in Knox. The operator Raymond Miner (33) had an outstanding warrant for failure to appear. Miner was administered field sobriety tests that showed clues of impairment.  A subsequent Intoxilyzer test confined his BAC was above the legal limt.  Miner was charged with Operating After Suspension and Operating Under the Influence. 

On 7/7/2020 Troopers Belanger and Martin conducted a bail check at 2077 North Mountain Valley Highway in Montville.  Melissa Keller (37) of Montville, was summonsed for Violating Conditions of Release.

On 7/8/2020 Cpl. Robinson responded to Moosehead Trail in Brooks for a vehicle off of the roadway.  The operator, Renee Cohen (64) of Plymouth was ultimately summonsed for Operating After License Suspension and Attaching False Plates. 

On 7/9/2020 at approximately 2330 hours, Tr. Lauren Roddy was travelling westbound on Route 3 in Augusta when a vehicle came up behind her travelling at a high rate of speed. Tr. Roddy got the vehicle on radar doing 109 MPH in a 50 MPH zone. A brief 2- mile chase ensued, ending on Anthony Ave in Augusta. Tr. Roddy conducted a felony stop and the subject, Nathan Hansell (38) of Augusta, was taken into custody. Hansell was transported to Augusta Police Department for an Intoxilyzer test as a result Hansell was charged with Operating Under the Influence, Criminal Speed, Possession of Schedule W Drugs, and Eluding. Hansell’s bail was set at $2500 cash.

On 7/10/2020 Tr. Belanger stopped Nadine Heath (54) of Troy, and Brittany Heath (28) of Dixmont on Route 9 in Dixmont.  Both are on bail conditions and both were ultimately summonsed for Violating Conditions of Release. 

On 7/10/2020 Cpl. Pelletier stopped Casey Kimball (41) on the Townhouse Rd. in Chelsea for operating a MV with an improperly displayed registration tag. Her license was suspended for an OUI conviction and she was on conditional release. She was summonsed for the offenses. 

On 7/10/2020 Tr. Lauren Roddy and Tr. Tyler Harrington conducted a detail patrolling the island of Vinalhaven.

On 7/11/2020 Tr. Harrington assisted Topsham Police Department and Sagadahoc Sheriff’s Office with locating Michael Donavan (23) of Bowdoinham. Donavan was wanted for assaulting his father in Topsham earlier in the evening. Tr. Harrington located Donavan driving on Route 24 in Bowdoinham and was taken into custody without incident. 

On 7/11/2020 Tr. Harrington summonsed Habeeb Salim (47) of Brockton, Massachusetts for OAS on I95 in West Gardiner. 
 

An Augusta man is facing charges after a Trooper clocked him travelling over 100 miles per hour. 

On July 9, 2020, at approximately 11:30 p.m., a Trooper from Troop D was travelling westbound on Route 3 in Augusta when a vehicle came up behind them travelling at a high rate of speed. The Trooper clocked the vehicle on radar doing 109 MPH in a 50 MPH zone. A brief chase ensued, ending on Anthony Avenue in Augusta. 

The driver, Nathan Hansell, 38, of Augusta, was taken into custody and charged with Operating Under the Influence, Criminal Speed, Possession of Schedule W Drugs, and Eluding a Law Enforcement Officer. Hansell’s bail was set at $2500 cash. 

Troop D weekly activities for time June 29th to July 5th, 2020

On 6/29/2020 Sgt. Quintero performed a traffic stop on Rt. 17 in Augusta of a vehicle operated by Paul Hodge (54) of Chesapeake Virginia.  A passenger in the vehicle was identified as Sebastain Moody- Dabney 29 of Lewiston. Hodge was arrested for possession of cocaine.  Sebastain Moody-Dabney was found to be in possession of weapon and drug needles.  Moody Dabney admitted the recent use of cocaine. Moody Dabney was already on probation for Possession of Weapon.  Dabney Moody was arrested for his probation violation and transported to Kennebec County Jail. 

On 6/29/2020 Tr Mattson stopped CASEY PALMER (28) and ALLYSON AMES (20) on Gordon Hill Rd in Thorndike for no registration plate.  Casey was driving the vehicle and has a suspended license.  Casey is on bail with search conditions for weapons.  Casey was summonsed for OAS and issued a citation for no proof of insurance.  Allyson drove the truck to Thorndike FD where it was parked until insurance could be obtained.

On 7/1/2020 Tr. Martin responded with Waldo SO to a report of a family fight on the Roberts Shore Road in Liberty. The SO gave disorderly conduct warnings to Zebediah Maker (35) and Cassandra Lucas (28) as a result of the disturbance.

On 7/3/2020 Tr. Dunn stopped and charged Maximilian Jacobs (30) of Massachusetts for criminal speed on I-295 in Richmond.

On 7/3/2020 Trooper Belanger and Cpl. Robinson went to the residence of Tammy Pagliaroli (49) of Freedom. Pagliaroli was arrested on a warrant for FTA.

At approximately 0610 hours on 7/3/2020, Tr. Lauren Roddy and Sgt. Scott Quintero responded to a crash involving a commercial motor vehicle and a pedestrian in Topsham on I-295. A 41-year-old Woolwich man was standing on the shoulder of the road, securing items in his vehicle when he was struck. The commercial motor vehicle was operated by a 42-year-old man from Waltham, MA. The victim was transported to Maine General Medical Center with significant life-threatening injuries. Investigation is currently ongoing. Troopers from Troop D, Troop K and Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Department assisted on scene as well as local rescue staff.

On 7/3/2020 Tr. Mattson stopped EDWARD MYLEN (62) on Moosehead Trail in Brooks for an expired registration.  The vehicle is a red Subaru Legacy.  Edward was summonsed for an unregistered MV > 150 days then released.

On 7/3/20 Cpl. Pelletier stopped Joshua Crabtree (22) on the Alexander Rd. in Dresden for operating an unregistered MV. He was summonsed for the offense. 

On 07/4/2020 Trooper Belanger stopped a vehicle on Main St Unity for a seatbelt violation. The passenger, Dylan Carr (24) of Burnham, was arrested on a warrant for FTA.

On 7/4/2020 Tr. Dunn stopped Andrew Truman (25) of Chelsea on Rt. 201 in Richmond for a speeding violation. Truman was charged with Attaching False Plates and VCR and was summonsed for FT Provide Proof of Insurance.

On 7/4/2020 Tr. Adams stopped Lilly Crawford (23) or China for not having an inspection sticker. Crawford had a suspended driver’s license. Crawford was issued a criminal summons for OAS. 

On 7/5/2020 Sgt. Quintero performed a traffic stop Clint Deming (35) of Thomaston was stopped on Rt. 3 in Palermo.  Deming was found to be on probation for an armed robbery offense. Deming was found to be in possession a crack cocaine pipe which still contained a small amount of cocaine.  Deming was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Schedule W Drug, Sale and Use of Drug Paraphernalia, and released.  

AUGUSTA, Maine – Maine State Police are pleased to report that Trooper Mikael Nunez was recently released from Maine General Medical Center via Delta Ambulance on July 2, 2020, at 10 a.m. He was escorted by Troopers to Massachusetts to begin his rehabilitation process. The Massachusetts State Police graciously assigned a Massachusetts State Trooper to be a liaison for Tpr. Nunez and his family. 

Tpr. Nunez was struck on June 14, 2020 as he was attempting to deploy a tire deflating spike mat on Route 3 in China when a fleeing vehicle struck him at a high rate of speed.

He is expected to be out of state for approximately three weeks, and the rehabilitation is geared towards getting him back to work. We all continue to pray for his continued recovery.
 

Troop D weekly activities for time June 22nd to June 28th, 2020

On 6/22/2020 Tr. Verhille responded to a motor vehicle crash on 295 in the Town of Richmond. The operator Antonio Martinez (22) of Coral Springs, Florida, was traveling north on I295 near mile 47 when the vehicle ran off the roadway to the left.  The vehicle traveled a portion along the ditch and then over corrected causing the vehicle to enter the roadway again before crossing and going off the right side of the road.  The vehicle flipped and/or rolled several times. Martinez was not buckled and was ejected from the vehicle. Martinez was pronounced dead at the scene. 

On 6/22/2020 Tr. Harrington stopped Brittney Young (30) and Nathan Bernardini (40) both of Clinton traveling northbound on I95 at roughly mile maker 107 for a vehicle defect. It was determined Young was operating with a suspended license and the plates were falsely attached to the vehicle. Criminal indicators were observed, and Cpl. Record and K9 Tess were called on to assist with the stop. After Tess alerted to the presence of narcotics, Troopers searched the vehicle and found drug paraphernalia. Young was charged accordingly, and the vehicle was towed from the scene. 

On 6/23/2020 Tr. Martin stopped a vehicle traveling 95mph in a post 55mph on Route 3 in Liberty. The operator Daniel Tena-Valladares (18) of New York was summonsed for Criminal Speed and released. 

On 6/23/2020 Trooper Anstett and Trooper Moore conducted a traffic stop on Rt.202 in China on a vehicle with a headlight out.  The operator Shannon Wallace (41) of Winterport just purchased the vehicle and falsely attached plates to it. The driver was summonsed.

On 6/24/2020 Trooper Anstett and Trooper Moore responded to 55 53rd Fire Rd in China for a dog bite. Upon arrival Troopers met with Harvey Cotta (72) who stated he was walking along Lakeside Drive and was bit by 2 Great Danes. Cotta had a laceration to the right arm but refused medical. Animal Control took over the call and quarantined the dogs.

On 6/24/2020 Sgt. Quintero stopped Angela Bragg (49) of Augusta for a motor vehicle violation in Vassalboro.  Bragg was found to be on conditions of release.  A search of Bragg’s vehicle located crack pipes, assorted drug paraphernalia and prescription drugs that she was not prescribed. Brag was found to be in possession of Cocaine Base.  Bragg was arrested for Violation of Conditions of Release and Class C possession of Schedule W drugs.

On 6/24/2020 Tr. Bureau stopped Lucas Gragg (39) on I-295 in Bowdoinham for operating a motor vehicle without any registration plates. Upon further investigation, Gragg was found to be operating with a revoked habitual offender license. Gragg was summonsed for the class-C offense and released to a licensed driver. 

On 6/24/2020 Tr Mattson stopped PENNY RIGBY (57) on Works Rd in Jackson for a defective brake light.  Penny had a suspended license for disability/vision issues. 

On 6/27/2020 Troopers received a complaint in Windsor of a landlord who had removed all of her tenants’ items from her residence. After further investigation, it was believed there was well over $1,000 worth of items missing from the apartment. Tr. Lauren Roddy, Tr. Tyler Harrington and Tr. Caleb Adams located most of the stolen items at the residence of Lisa Whitney (42), in Chelsea. Whitney is the niece of the landlord. The stolen items were seized, and Whitney was charged with Theft by Unauthorized Taking, Class C. 

The following day, Tr. Roddy and Tr. Harrington interviewed the landlord, Viola Skidgel (63), of Litchfield. Viola broke a window of the apartment, made entry to the residence and facilitated the removal of all of the tenant’s belongings. Viola was charged with Class B Burglary. Viola had stolen an air conditioner which she later returned to the victim. Troopers were able to locate two televisions stolen from the residence, the subject was charged by Tr. Harrington for the theft of the TVs.

On 6/28/2020 Tr. Adams stopped Hunter Thompson (20) of Morrill. Thompson was on bail for an OUI. Thompson had alcohol on him as well as dabs. Thompson was issued a criminal summons for Violating Conditions of Release Class E.

On 6/28/2020 Sgt. Quintero encountered Sonya Mcclure (28) of Plainfield Connecticut parked in the roadway on the Hope Rd., in the Town of Lincolnville. Mcclure was found to be drinking alcohol and urinating in the roadway.  Mcclure was found to have a driver’s license which was expired for approximately one year. Mcclure’s driver’s license was also suspended out of Connecticut.  Mcclure’s vehicle was towed from the scene and she was summonsed for Class E Operating with a Driver’s License Suspended for greater than 90 days.  

On 6/28/2020 Sgt. Quintero arrested Adam Daggett (40) of Hope Rd for Disorderly Conduct and Refusing to Submit to Arrest or Detention. Sgt. Quintero attempted to deliver Sonya McClure from the scene of her arrest to Daggett’s residence; while doing so, Adam Daggett who is a prior domestic partner became angered and was screaming and cursing.  Daggett was warned for Disorderly Conduct.  Daggett continued to scream and approached Sgt. Quintero and challenged him to arrest him.  Daggett was in fact arrested then transported to Waldo County Jail. 

On 6/28/2020 Tr Mattson stopped BRIAN FERREIRA (47) in Brooks for a seatbelt violation.  The passenger BRENDA JOY (49) has an active no extradition warrant out of MA for larceny.