Piscataquis County

On 9/3/2022, Tr. Haverly-Johndro was monitoring southbound traffic on I-95 in Hampden.  Tr. Haverly-Johndro observed a vehicle travel past him with a passenger taillight out.  Tr. Haverly-Johndro stopped the vehicle and made contact with the operator, who was identified as Nicholas Cummings (40 years old of Oakland).  Tr. Haverly-Johndro learned Nicholas was suspended.  Nicholas was issued a summons for operating after suspension.  

On 9/4/2022, Tr. Nelson stopped a vehicle travelling 108mph in a 70mph zone in Howland. Tr. Nelson initiated the stop at 217 NB and made contact with the driver, Logan Burke (22 of VT). He admitted to going around 97mph, as he stated he was going to Mattawamkeag. Logan was summonsed for Criminal Speed.  

On 8/31/2022, Tr. Bean responded to the area of 154 Middle Road in Bradford for the report of a suspicious male, that was reportedly knocking on the windows of the home at this address.  When Tr. Bean arrived in the area, he came in contact with Damien Lane (34 of Bradford).  At the time of contact, Lane had and outstanding arrest warrant and was on bail conditions.  As Tr. Bean was placing Lane under arrest, he located a half of a ticket of heroin on Lane’s person.  Lane was subsequently arrested and charged with unlawful possession of scheduled drugs and violation of conditions of release.

On 8/30/2022, Tr. Bragan attempted to stop a blue SUV for operating 30 mph under the speed limit on I-95 at mile 175 (Hermon). The vehicle was also operating with no rear lights on. Tr. Bragan witnessed an approaching vehicle almost strike the suspect vehicle due to it being night-time and the vehicle not being visible. Tr. Bragan got behind the vehicle and activated his emergency lights. The vehicle failed to stop for approximately three miles while continuing to operate 30 to 35 mph under the speed limit. Tr. Bragan conducted a PIT maneuver on the vehicle to end the FT Stop. Tr. Bragan identified the driver as Svitlana Palamarchnk who had just arrived to the U.S. from Ukraine. Svitlana could not understand English and spoke it poorly. Svitlana admitted to seeing Tr. Bragan but did not realize she was supposed to pull over. Svitlana was charged with failing to stop.  

On 8/30/2022, Tr. Peterson and Tr. Yankowsky responded to a crash on the Lagrange Rd in Bradford. Darrell Archer, 64, of Corinth, and another occupant had crashed into the bridge railing doing severe damage to the car. The vehicle was towed to a residence up the street before the Troopers arrived on scene. As a result of the investigation, Archer was taken into custody and taken to Troop E for an intoxilyzer test which showed he was over the legal limit. Archer was summonsed for OUI.

On 8/29/2022, Tr. Olmstead responded to a trespass complaint in Bradford. A complainant called reporting that Damien Lane, 35-year-old transient, had kicked in her door looking for his backpack. Upon arrival Tr. Olmstead spoke with both parties. The complainant declined pursuing criminal charges and stating she just wanted Damien not to return. Tr. Olmstead warned Damien not to return and also arrested him for an unrelated failure to appear warrant. Damien was transported to Penobscot County Jail without issue. 

On 9/1/2022, Tr. Ramp stopped a vehicle on Route 15 in Corinth for having a suspended registration.  Tr. Ramp identified the operator, Dylan Wright 21 of Corinth.  Tr. Ramp summonsed Wright for operating with a suspended registration.   
Brief Synopsis: On 9/3/2022, Tr. Ramp was dispatched to a traffic complaint of a UPS truck operating erratically on I95.  Tr. Ramp located the truck and stopped it for the operation in Hermon.  Tr. Ramp determined that the operator John Parker, 37, of Bangor, was not under the influence.  Tr. Ramp learned that Parker had an active warrant for his arrest.  Tr. Ramp placed Parker under arrest and transported him to the Penobscot County Jail.

On 9/2/2022, Tr. Kurth initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle speeding on Route 2 in Enfield. The operator, Cody Archer, 30 of Enfield, had a suspended license for failure to pay fines.  Archer was summonsed for the Civil Infraction. 

On June 11, 2021, Tr. Gould responded to an assault complaint in Enfield.  Witnesses called to report there was a vehicle on the side of the road, and they had witnessed a male assaulting a female. As a result of the investigation, David Adams of Howland was arrested and transported to PCJ.  He was charged with DV Aggravated Assault, class B.

On June 12, 2021, Tr. Gould was called to conduct a track for Dover PD.  Suspect Paul Shea, (30) of Dover-Foxcroft, had fled from a traffic stop.  He was suspended and on bail conditions. The K9 gave a positive indication at the door of the vehicle and Tpr. Gould conducted a search of the vehicle revealed a plastic container containing white powder and is suspected to be a narcotic.  
K9 Keet then tracked into the woods but was unable to locate Shea.

On June 6, 2021, Tr. Creamer was dispatched by the Bangor RCC to a report of theft of a catalytic converter at  Fitz Rd. in Kenduskeag. The property owner called and reported that someone had gone on to the property and taken a catalytic converter off a vehicle on the property that did not run. Investigation continues  

On June 7, 2021, Tr. Creamer was dispatched to a family fight at 1473 Pushaw Rd. Apt. 2 in Glenburn.  Through the investigation is was determined that Roxanne Rochon 35yo had assaulted her live-in boyfriend. Roxanne was placed under arrest and taken to Penobscot County Jail. She was charged with DV Assault.  Sgt. Alden Bustard assisted. 

On June 12,2021, Tr. Creamer was dispatched to an ongoing neighborhood dispute at 32 Center St. in Kenduskeag.  Through the investigation it was found that Jerry Conary, 27yro Kenduskeag, had criminally threatened a woman in front of the Trooper.  Furthermore, Conary had smashed the window in the front door of the woman’s apartment in an attempt to get her to fight him.  Conary was arrested and taken to Penobscot County Jail and charged with Criminal Threatening and Criminal Mischief. Sgt. Barry Meserve assisted.

On June 11, 2021, Tr. Creamer was dispatched to a report of a single vehicle crash that hit the concrete barrier near 185-mile marker on I-95 South. It was determined through the investigation that Anthony Monroe 39yo of Old Town was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash. Anthony was pronounced dead at the scene by Bangor FD. Bangor FD, PD, and Sgt. Alden Bustard assisted.

On June 7, 2021, Tr. Foley and Tr. Gould responded to 269 Bardon Hill Road in Etna regarding a possible family fight. Tr. Foley interviewed JUSTIN SAWYER (40) and ASHLEY MARTIN (37). The investigation revealed that while a domestic violence incident did not occur, SAWYER and MARTIN both had warrants out for their arrest. SAWYER and MARTIN were arrested and transported to PCJ without incident. 

On June 12, 2021, Sgt. Turcotte arrested Adam Michelle, 27, of Hartland for OUI after stopping him on I-95 in Hampden.  Several traffic complaints were called in before Sgt. Turcotte clocked him at 89 MPH in a 55 MPH construction zone.  Michelle’s BrAC was over the legal limit.

On June 6, 2021, Sgt. Turcotte administered a DRE on Gregory Randall after he was arrested by Tr. Bragan for OUI.  Randall was under the influence of narcotic analgesics.  

On June 13, 2021, Cpl. Coover arrested Bryce Martin, 26, of Edinburg for OUI after Martin was involved in a crash on Rt. 16 in Ornveille.  Martin’s Brac was over the legal limit.

On June 12, 2021, Cpl. Coover stopped and Randall King, 35, of Greenbush for speeding 87/ 55 construction zone.  King was issued a summons.

On June 8, 2021, Tr. Dube conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle defect on Rt. 202 in Newburgh on a gray Jeep Cherokee.  The operator of the vehicle was identified as Matthew Laskey, 41 YOA.  A license check showed that Laskey was under suspension and issued a summons for OAS.  

On June 8, 2021, Tr. Dube and Tr. Beaudoin were dispatched to 53 Water St. in Howland for a report of a family fight.  As a result of the investigation, Ralph Nason, 60, of Howland.  was taken into custody and transported to PCJ.  Ralph was booked for Agg. DV Assault.  

On June 9, 2021, Tr. Dube and Cpl. Coover responded to 29 Shorey Rd. in Burlington for a 911 abandoned call, which appeared to be a family fight.  As a result of the investigation, Troopers learned that Lisa Pond, 55, of Burlington, drove her vehicle into a shed occupied by another resident while she had her grandson in the vehicle, then assaulted the man.  Pond was arrested that transported to PCJ.  Lisa was booked for DV assault, Reckless Conduct and Driving to Endanger.  The case was also referred to DHHS for the involvement of the child.  

On June 7, 2021, Tr. Dube and K9 Odin responded to Rt. 2 in Greenbush at the request of D/S Knappe for a traffic stop.  K9 Odin was deployed on the vehicle for a sniff and alerted to the odor of illegal drugs.  The vehicle was searched a gram of crystal methamphetamine, as well as a large amount of drug paraphernalia were located.  

On June 6, 2021, Tr. Bragan was dispatched to a report of a crash on Main Road in Bradford. Tr. Bragan arrived on scene and located the vehicle in a field at 1077 Main Road. Tr. Bragan observed that the vehicle exited the roadway, ran through a wooden fence, and came to rest after striking a tree. Tr. Bragan identified the driver as Gregory Randall. Tr. Bragan observed indications that Randall was on drugs and conducted field sobriety and determined him to be under the influence. Tr. Bragan placed Randall under arrest and a later search of his personal belongings located a baggy of heroin. Gregory was charged with operating under the influence and unlawful possession of scheduled W drug. 

On June 7, 2021, Tr. Bragan was dispatched to a trailer truck roll over crash at mile 169 Northbound on I-95. Tr. Bragan arrived on scene as rescue was assisting the passenger out of the truck. The crash was caused by the operator falling asleep at the wheel. The trailer truck exited the roadway, struck ledge, rolled over and came to rest on its side. The passenger of the truck suffered a head injury and was transported to EMMC with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver was also transported to EMMC due to a shoulder injury. 

On April 28, 2021, Tr. Bragan was dispatched to a report of an erratic driver which had entered onto the interstate from Alton. Tr. Bragan located the vehicle as it was exiting onto Hogan Road in Bangor. Tr. Bragan witnessed erratic operation and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. Tr. Bragan identified the driver as Kathleen Mushero. Kathleen was summonsed for operating after suspension and violation of conditions of release. 

On June 8, 2021, Tr. Bragan was dispatched to 3108 Broadway to conduct a welfare check on Brandy Laws.  Brandy had bail with conditions not to use or possess alcohol. Brandy was placed under arrest for violating his bail and transported to the Penobscot County Jail.  

On June 12, 2021, Tr. Bragan was dispatched to a family fight at 11 Pleasant Road. It was reported that Jayde Walsh, 19, was actively assaulting her mother. As a result of the investigation, Jayde was placed under arrest for domestic violence assault. 

On June 9, 2021, Sgt. Meserve and Tr. Olmstead responded to Interstate 95 near the 186 northbound exit for the report of a pedestrian walking along the roadway. Upon arrival, Tr. Olmstead contacted Darrick Powers, 31, of Old Town. Darrick had an active arrest warrant for Failure to Appear on an OAS charge. Darrick was placed under arrest and transported to the Penobscot County Jail. 

On June 3, 2021, At approximately 2036 hours, Tr. Plaisted was called to 4599 Bennoch Road in Alton for the report of a family fight.  Dispatch informed the Trooper that a female victim said she was assaulted by Randy Webber, 42, of Alton. Upon arrival, Tr. Plaisted learned that Randy had fled the scene.  Randy later. As a result of the investigation, he was placed under arrest.  Randy was transported to PCJ and charged with DV Assault, Class C, due to previous convictions.  Bail was denied.

On June 3, 2021, At approximately 2113 hours, Tr. Plaisted was advised of a bail violation complaint at 68 Smith Road in the Town of Hudson.  A resident called Dispatch reporting that Dominic Stagno, 18, of Bradford had arrived at hand made contact with a female at that residence in violation of his bail.  As a result of the investigation, Stagno was placed under arrest and transported to PCJ and booked.  Bail was denied. 

On June 8, 2021, Tr. Ramp was dispatched to 14 Water St. in Howland for a family fight.  Two separate callers reporting seeing a male assaulting a female in the driveway of the residence.  Tr. Ramp arrived on scene and spoke with David Henrich, 49 of Howland, and a female residence.  As a result of the investigation Tr. Ramp arrested David and charged him with DV Assault.   

On June 9, 2021, Tr. Ramp was dispatched to a report of a missing 5-year-old from a residence.  The caller stated she had not been able to find her son for approx. 45 minutes.  While Tr. Ramp was on his way to the call the mother her child hiding under a large stuffed animal in the residence.  Tr. Ramp arrived on scene and ensured that they were all set. 

On June 10, 2021, Linda Hazelton, 62 of Howland, was traveling south in the right lane near mile marker 205 on I95. Linda lost control of her car after her rear driver’s side tire blew. Linda veered left and struck Rebecca Norsworthy’s, 40 of Presque Isle, vehicle. Rebecca was traveling south in the left lane. She lost control of her vehicle and drove off the left shoulder. Rebecca drove approximately 100 feet into the wooded median. Linda’s vehicle drove off the left shoulder approximately 100 feet into the wooded median, as well. Linda’s vehicle rolled over and came to rest on the driver’s side. Both vehicles ended up being approximately 50 feet apart. Linda had to be extricated. Rebecca’s mother, Deborah Raymond, 60 of Presque Isle, was a passenger in Rebecca’s car. All three women were transported to NLH EMMC for complaints of neck and back pain. 

On June 10, 2021, Troopers responded to route 143 in Etna for a vehicle off the roadway into a tree.  Upon arrival, Troopers contacted a male and female subject on scene.  Indicators of impairment for both subjects were observed.  A blood draw was sent to the lab for testing. The investigation continues.