Troop News

- On 03/26/2021 Cpl. Hink responded to 88 Main St. in Porter for a report of a male breaking into his girlfriend’s house and busting down the door.  Cpl. Hink arrived on scene and observed a male, EVEN SLOAN (24) from Sebago inside the residence through a window.  Sloan came running out of the house and towards Cpl. Hink aggressively before stopping quickly when hearing Cpl. Hink’s K9 Berry barking.  Cpl. Hink was able to detain Sloan who stated he was just getting his things and leaving.  As Cpl. Hink was attempting contact with the female, BREANNA THUOTTE (22), her Pitbull / Terrier mix breed dog bit Cpl. Hink in the left arm.  Oxford County SO arrived, Sloan was allowed to secure some personal items and escorted off the property.  He was charged with Criminal Mischief.  Cpl. Hink went to Bridgton Hospital for evaluation of the dog bite and is currently under the rabies vaccination series as the dog has not seen a vet since 2017.  The ACO was also advised that the dog needs to quarantine for 10-days.  Sgt. Hanson, Tr. Cowie, Oxford Sgt. Ontengco and Oxford Dep. Ryder assisted in the investigation.

- On 03/28/2021 Cpl. Hink was called out to respond to 171 King Street in Hiram for a report of a female pulling a loaded shot gun at her boyfriend.  Cpl. Hink arrived on scene and contacted the male victim, DAKOTA LEE (34), who stated CINDY LEE (40) is inside the house.  Sgt. Hanson and Cpl. Hink made contact with Cindy in the bedroom.  Upon completion of the investigation, Cpl. Hink arrested Cindy for DV Criminal Threatening and transported to the Oxford County Jail.

- On 03/28/2021 Cpl. Hink, Sgt. Hanson, Tr. Cowie, Oxford Cpl. Murray, and Oxford Dep. Ryder responded to 171 King Street in Hiram for a report of Cindy Lee (40) at the residence after bailing from the arrest hours earlier.  Despite Cpl. Hink, Sgt. Hanson, the Jail staff, and the Bail Commissioner advising Cindy she can-not return to the address or have contact with Dakota, she did anyways.  When units arrived on scene, Cpl. Hink was advised that Cindy is on the property somewhere and likely in the woods.  Cpl. Hink cast K9 Berry for a track and Berry located Cindy at a neighbor’s house.  Cpl. Hink arrested Cindy for Felony Bail Violation and transported back to the Oxford County Jail.

- On 03/23/2021 Trooper Pyburn responded to Russell and Sons Towing along with Paris PD, for a report of an intoxicated suicidal subject. Upon arriving on scene, it was determined AUSTIN KIMBALL, had shown up at the shop around 1930 hours, acting belligerent and demanding to know about a vehicle that was towed over a year prior. KIMBALL was detained due to his erratic behavior and issued a disorderly conduct warning. He later became extremely uncooperative and was transported to the Oxford County Jail and charged with Violating Conditions of Release.   

- At approximately 1530 hours on 03/22/2021 Tr. Lemieux was traveling east on River Road in Brunswick. At this time, he noticed a white sedan traveling west on River Road. This vehicle was clearly traveling well over the posted speed limit of 40mph. Tr. Lemieux saw on radar the vehicle traveling 88mph. Tr. Lemieux conducted a motor vehicle stop and identified the driver as Jason Purington (19) of Durham. PURINGTON was cited appropriately.

- At approximately 1926 hours on 03/22/2021, Cpl. Russell and Tr. Lemieux were dispatched to the area of I-295 near mile marker 15 for a motor vehicle rollover. It was then reported the vehicle was smoking and bystanders were attempting to pull the driver out of the vehicle. Troopers arrived on scene to find the vehicle on its side in the median. The driver was standing inside of the vehicle. Falmouth Fire arrived on scene. The driver was transported to Maine Medical Center. Inside of the vehicle was an open double IPA beer. Tr. Lemieux spoke with the driver at the hospital who showed signs of impairment. The driver also admitted drinking a couple beers prior to the crash. Investigation is ongoing.  

- On 3/24/2021, Trooper Willard stopped ME CO 3C0346 on Main Street in Lewiston for a vehicle defect.  The operator, Jacob Smith of Lewiston was investigated and subsequently arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol.

- On 3/24/2021, Trooper Willard observed two vehicles pulled over on the ramp along Russell Street off ramp leading to Main Street in Lewiston.  The vehicles had their hazard lights on and were blocking the lane.  Trooper Willard requested the ID’s of the occupants in the broken-down vehicle.  During his queries he found the passenger Amy Lausier had two active arrest warrants (FTA - $2,000 and for VCR).  Once Lausier was in custody she informed Trooper Willard she wanted to provide drug intelligence.  Lausier provided information to Trooper Willard prior to being booked into the jail.  The information was passed along to MDEA, Trooper Wing and Trooper Fillebrown, as they were all familiar with Lausier.

- Tr. Knight stopped a vehicle in Naples on Rt. 11 on 03/24/2021 for multiple MV defects. The operator, Paul Cummings (38), was found to have an out-of-state non-extraditable warrant and an active Maine warrant for FTA. He was also revoked, w/ priors and on 7 sets of bail. Cummings was arrested on the Maine warrant and charged with felony OAR and VCR.

- On 3/27/2021, Trooper Willard stopped ME PC 3934VH for a tint violation.  The operator Gregory Waggoner of Mexico was found to have a suspended driver’s license.  He was issued a VSAC for the offense.  His wife (the passenger) had a valid driver’s license and was allowed to drive the vehicle away.

- On 3/27/2021, Trooper Willard was parked along Route 4 Turner near the Upper Street intersection.  Trooper Willard observed a black two door Volvo travel passed him and turn onto Upper Street.  The registration ME UM 30588 was queried and the registered owner, Jonathan Gordon was found to have a suspended license.  The vehicle was stopped on Poplar Hill Road and Jonathan was confirmed to be driving the vehicle.  He was summonsed for the offense and his passenger who held a valid driver’s license was given permission to operate the vehicle.

- On 03/24/2021 Tr. Watson stopped a vehicle with a headlight out on Rt 26 in Woodstock. The operator, Christopher Waterman (25) and vehicle were both suspended. Waterman was on full search and test bail conditions and could not use or possess alcohol. The passenger, Allen Larson (29) was also on bail. A search of the vehicle yielded multiple alcoholic beverages. The vehicle was towed, and Waterman was charged accordingly for the violations. Sgt. Farley assisted with the investigation.

- On 03/28/2021 at approximately 1700 hours, Tr. Phillips and Lemieux were advised of a stolen vehicle that got onto I-295 from Franklin Street in Portland. Troopers checked the area. It was then determined Scarborough PD was actively chasing the vehicle on I-95. Scarborough PD stopped the chase. A short time later the stolen vehicle crashed at Exit 44 on I-95. The driver and passengers were trapped inside. Exit 44 was shut down. Troopers assisted with the crash. Scarborough Fire used the jaws of life to remove the occupants in the vehicle.