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Maine State Police are looking into an assault and possible road rage incident that occurred at the intersection of Biddeford and Sanford Road in Alfred.
 
One of the involved vehicles, a black SUV, had a man and woman who got out and punched the driver of a white Dodge Ram in the face several times before spraying him with Mace. They then left, continuing on Route 202 near the intersection heading toward Sanford. The man is described as 
approximately 5'10" dirty blonde hair around 170 lbs. with a scruffy beard. The female was short and skinny with large glasses, and blonde hair. Both estimated by the victim to be around 30 years old. Attached are images from Harry’s in Sanford of an SUV that came up in the investigation. If you have any information regarding this case please contact Trooper Luke Broderick at Luke.A.Broderick@maine.gov or 624-7076 option 9. 

UPDATE: He has been located safely. Thank you! We have removed his picture and info for privacy.

From the desk of Shannon Moss, DPS PIO.

On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the Maine State Police responded to a four-vehicle crash on Route 111 at the Alfred/Lyman town line. The crash involved three FedEx vehicles and a passenger car. The vehicles were traveling West on Route 111 when they collided due to traffic slowing down and vehicles following too closely. The driver of one of the FedEx vehicles, a female from Sanford, was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Two of the FedEx vehicles sustained considerable damage while one was pushed off the road and into a tree. The leaves near the tree caught fire but were quickly extinguished. One lane of traffic was kept open while the scene was cleared. The vehicles have been towed and traffic is moving freely again.

Maine State Police are seeking assistance from the public in locating a stolen side-by-side and identifying the suspect involved.

On May 15, a side-by-side was stolen from Northeast MotorSports in Lebanon. The subject is a male, with reddish facial hair and looks to be in his 30’s. The male was seen walking Westbound on Route 202 before entering the business property. The side-by-side was last seen turning off the trail system onto Lower Cross Road. If anyone has any information on the subject pictured or the theft of the side-by-side, please reach out to Tr. Ritland at 207-624-7076 x9.

On Aug. 18, 2021, at approximately 6:50 a.m., Troopers responded to a report of a single vehicle crash off the road on Rt. 202 in Lebanon.  Troopers learned that the vehicle was operated by 22-year-old Nathan Celley of Springvale, who was the only occupant of the vehicle at the time of the crash.  Mr. Celley did not survive the crash and speed was likely the cause of the crash. Maine State Police extend their condolences to family and friends of Mt. Celley during this difficult time.

On May 25, 2021, Troopers from Troop A conducted a motor vehicle stop on South Waterboro Road in Lyman. As a result of the traffic stop, Darren Foglio, 51, of Waterboro, was taken into custody on 4 active warrants for his arrest without incident.

Foglio was on multiple sets of bail conditions that prohibited the use or possession of alcohol or illegal drugs and stated he must submit to random search and testing for those prohibited items. After he was placed under arrest, a search of the car was conducted which led to the discovery of alcohol and illegal narcotics.

Foglio was transported to the York County Jail where he was held without bail on the outstanding arrest warrants. He was also charged with Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine (Class C Felony), Unlawful Possession of a Schedule W Drug (Class C Felony), and 11 counts of Violating Conditions of release (Class E). He will also be indicted on Unlawful Possession of Morphine (Class C Felony), Darren was also held without bail on the new criminal charges.

Also charged as a result of the traffic stop was Darren’s sister, Denise Higgins-Foglio, 55, also of Waterboro. Denise was the driver of the motor vehicle and was subsequently charged with Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution (Class D) . Denise was transported to the York County Jail where she posted bail and was released.

Recently, Cpl. Adam Schmidt was promoted to Sergeant in Troop A at the City Hall in Alfred. Schmidt is a 9-year-veteran of the Maine State Police, who has spent his career in Troop A as a Trooper and was promoted to Corporal in 2019. He is a K9 handler with K9 Ibo and assistant K9 trainer, Field Training Officer, a member of the Pro-Active Criminal Enforcement Team, and most recently has served as acting capacity sergeant in Troop A. 
 
Schmidt has received numerous awards including from the New England Narcotics Officers Association, and numerous State Police awards, including the K9 team of the year in 2016, multiple nominations for Trooper of the Year and was the Maine State Police Trooper of the Year in 2018.

Sanford woman involved in Alfred Crash charged with OUI and multiple felonies

On Feb. 28, 2021, at approximately 3:50 p.m., Troopers from Troop A responded to the report of a multi-vehicle crash on Route 111 in Alfred with reported injuries. 

After arriving on scene, it was determined a Toyota Tacoma, operated by Cynthia Meka, 59, of Sanford, had failed to yield to oncoming traffic and pulled onto Route 111 from a side street in front of another vehicle causing the serious crash. The occupants of the second vehicle sustained serious, but non-life-threatening injuries while Meka was uninjured and were transported to an area hospital. While Troopers were interacting with Meka, they noted signs of intoxication. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were administered to Meka, and she was subsequently placed under arrest for Operating Under the Influence. She was transported to the York County Jail where she refused to provide a breath sample as required by Maine law. Meka was charged with OUI-Refusal (Class D) and Reckless Conduct with a Dangerous Weapon (Class C Felony). She will also be indicted on the charge of OUI-Serious Bodily Injury (Class C Felony). The State Police remains committed to providing the highest standard of service to the citizens we serve in our pursuit of excellence.

UPDATE: The subject has been identified. Thank you.

Maine State Police say the missing teen from Hollis was located safely by family members in Deer Pond and his back home. We have removed the post for privacy purposes.

UPDATED 12-15-2020