Washington County

# of School Visits conducted – 0

# of OUI Alcohol Arrests – 1

# of OUI Drug Arrests – 0

# of DV Arrests – 0

08-29-22

Trooper Jarid Leonard conducted a traffic enforcement detail on Route 3 in Trenton. Distracted drivers were stopped for manipulating a cellular device while in heavy traffic. Many of those motorists were issued summonses for using a handheld device while driving a motor vehicle.

Trooper Jarid Leonard is investigating a report in Brookton Township. It was reported someone kicked in the front door to a camp. Currently the investigation is ongoing.

08-30-22

On August 29, 2022, Trooper Leonard, Sergeant Ryan, and Corporal Taylor responded to Marden's in Calais. Sergeant Ryan responded to an alarm and found the front windows had been smashed in with a rock. While en route, Trooper Leonard found a male walking away from the scene on North Street in Calais. His name was David Dean (44) of Baileyville. Marden's supplied a photo of the suspect from their store video. David matched the description down to his clothing and facial characteristics. David was arrested and transported to the Washington County Jail for:

-             Burglary, Class C

-             Aggravated Criminal Mischief, Class C

-             Criminal Trespass, Class D

-             Theft by Unauthorized Taking or Transfer, Class E

Trooper Jarid Leonard conducted a traffic enforcement detail on Route 1 in northern Washington County. Distracted drivers were stopped for manipulating a cellular device while in heavy traffic. Many of those motorists were issued summonses for using a handheld device while driving a motor vehicle.

Trooper Steven Mahon arrested Brandon Summerson (31) of Jonesboro, for Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol after a traffic stop in Gouldsboro. 

08-31-22

Trooper Travis Chapman is investigating a theft of a Generac generator from a camp in Danforth. Currently the investigation is ongoing.

Trooper Jarid Leonard conducted a traffic enforcement detail on Route 3 in Trenton. Distracted drivers were stopped for manipulating a cellular device while in heavy traffic. Many of those motorists were issued summonses for using a handheld device while driving a motor vehicle.

Trooper Jarid Leonard conducted a motor vehicle stop in Trenton on Madison Hayward (21) of Trenton. Madison was charged for failing to register her motor vehicle and using a handheld device while operating a motor vehicle.

09-04-22

Sergeant Endre conducted a motor vehicle stop in Milbridge on Oscar Hughes (56) of Milbridge. Oscar was charged for operating after suspension and possessing a suspended driver’s license.

# of School Visits conducted – 0

# of OUI Alcohol Arrests – 0

# of OUI Drug Arrests – 0

# of DV Arrests – 0

08-23-22

Sergeant Gavin Endre investigated a report of a family fight in Deer Isle. As a result of the investigation, it was determined that no charges would be filed, and no crimes had occurred.

Corporal Owen Reed investigated a two-car crash in Blue Hill that resulted in injury. The driver of offending vehicle fled the scene. A suspect has been identified and the investigation is ongoing. Hancock Sheriff Office assisted on scene and with the investigation of the crash. Blue Hill Fire Department and Peninsula Ambulance also assisted on scene.

08-25-22

Corporal Jeff Taylor and Trooper Steven Mahon responded to a harassment complaint in Sullivan.  All parties were warned for disorderly conduct. 

Trooper Jarid Leonard took a report of a family fight in Addison. A disorderly conduct and trespass warning for the property where the confrontation took place was issued.

08-27-22

Trooper Kim Sawyer summoned Jordan Whiting (30) of Bancroft for Operating After Suspension Infraction after stopping the vehicle on Route 1 in Danforth for a motor vehicle violation.

# of School Visits conducted – 0

# of OUI Alcohol Arrests – 0

# of OUI Drug Arrests – 0

# of DV Arrests – 1

08-16-22

Sergeant Jeff Ingemi arrested Bobbi-Sue Kierstead (38) of Calais, for having an active warrant for her arrest after a traffic stop in Baring.  Kierstead was also summonsed for Violation of Conditions of Release for possessing alcohol.

8-17-2022

Corporal Owen Reed responded to a noise complaint in Deer Isle. Investigation revealed that no crimes had been committed and parties had already separated before the police arrived.

Corporal Owen Reed responded to a single vehicle crash on the Caterpillar Hill Road in Sedgwick. It was determined that the driver Steven Morey (30) of Stonington had been fatigued and drifted left across the centerline. His vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a tree. No injuries were reported, and no charges were filed based on the investigation on scene.

08-18-2022

Trooper Jarid Leonard stopped a vehicle in Machias for passenger not being secured with a seatbelt. As a result of the stop, it was determined that the driver of the vehicle Aaron Richardson (29) of Machias did not hold a valid driver’s license. He was issued a summonsed for Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a Driver’s License.

08-19-2022

Corporal Owen Reed and Sergeant Gavin Endre responded to a two-vehicle crash on the North Deer Isle Road in Deer Isle. The investigation revealed that a vehicle operated by Juliet Lesser (68) of Deer Isle crossed the centerline and hit a vehicle operated by John Madura (52) of Sedgwick head on. Two passengers in Madura’s vehicle were injured in the crash.  All but one occupant of both vehicles was transported by ambulance to the hospital. Sedgwick, Deer Isle and Stonington Fire Departments, Peninsula Ambulance and Memorial Ambulance assisted on scene.

08-20-22

Trooper Steven Mahon responded to a criminal mischief complaint in T16 MD BPP where construction equipment was tampered with.  Forestry assisted.  Investigation continues.

08-21-22

Corporal Blaine Silk arrested Matthew Seavey (31) of Hancock for Violating Conditions of Release after being found intoxicated at his parent’s residence in Hancock.

Corporal Jeffrey Taylor responded to a property damage complaint in Deblois where a Kubota blueberry harvester and a flatbed blueberry transport truck had been damaged over the night. The Kubota sustained significant damage to the windshield and cab body. The flatbed had a rock thrown through the windshield. Investigation continues.

# of School Visits conducted – 0

# of OUI Alcohol Arrests – 0

# of OUI Drug Arrests – 1

# of DV Arrests – 1

More news from last week:

08-05-22

Trooper Jarid Leonard conducted a motor vehicle stop on Tevin Bridges (25) of Milbridge. He was summonsed for Operating after Suspension during the stop in Milbridge.

08-07-22

Corporal Owen Reed took a complaint of a bad check in Sedgwick. The investigation is ongoing.

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08-08-22

Corporal Blaine Silk arrested Richard Drost (48) of Sullivan, on the Hog Bay Road in Franklin for Operating Under the Influence of Drugs and Unlawful Possession of a Scheduled Drug.  Trooper Travis Chapman assisted Corporal Blane Silk as the Drug Recognition Expert.

08-12-22

Trooper Travis Chapman investigated a welfare check complaint in Milbridge involving a confused driver. As a result, the 74-year-old driver was located and due to her mental state, it was determined she was not safe to be operating a motor vehicle. Vehicle was removed from scene.

# of School Visits conducted – 0

# of OUI Alcohol Arrests – 1

# of OUI Drug Arrests – 1

# of DV Arrests – 0

08-03-22

Trooper Kim Sawyer received a report of a motor vehicle accident in Robbinston.  Robert Poole 2^nd (40) of Calais was arrested after he failed the Standardized Field Sobriety Test and transported to Baileyville Police Department for an intoxilizer test.  Baileyville Police Department Officer Dave Claroni, a Drug Recognition Expert, conducted his evaluation and determined that Robert was impaired.  Robert was transported to the Washington County Jail without incident.

Trooper Kim Sawyer received a report of a vehicle off the road on Rt. 1/ Charlotte Road in Calais.  Trooper Kim Sawyer arrived and saw the operator staggering around his vehicle and spoke with the operator Corey McPhee (50) of Houlton after he failed the Standardized Field Sobriety Test and transported to the Calais Police Department for an intoxilizer test.  Corey was transported to the Washington County Jail.

08-07-22

Sergeant Jeff Ingemi summonsed Mitchell Gower (19) of Calais, for Possession of Alcohol by a Minor after he was found in parking lot in Calais passed out.  Corporal Owen Reed assisted.

# of School Visits conducted – 0

# of OUI Alcohol Arrests – 0

# of OUI Drug Arrests – 1

# of DV Arrests – 1

07-27-22

Corporal Blaine Silk stopped a vehicle operated by Alexander Lawrence (31) of Franklin for a vehicle defect on Route 1 in Ellsworth. Alexander has a suspended driver's license for OUI and is currently on bail with conditions not to possess alcohol. Alcohol was visible in the vehicle. Alexander was arrested and charged with Operating After Suspension and Violating Conditions of Release.

07-28-22

Trooper Kim Sawyer summonsed Nicole Merritt (39) of Lambert Lake for Theft by Unauthorized Taking, Class C after a lengthy investigation for financial exploitation, an interview with Trooper Josh Lander and Trooper Kim Sawyer and a polygraph with Detective Ben Sweeney.

As a result of a traffic stop in Blue Hill, Corporal Owen Reed charged Christopher Parks (56) with Operating After Suspension-Infraction.

07-30-22

Trooper Kim Sawyer responded to a motor vehicle accident on the Woodland Road.in Princeton. Mark Olsson (56) of Barring Plantation was summoned for Operating Under the Influence-Drugs, Violating Conditions of Release, Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle and a traffic offense summons for Failure to Provide Evidence of Insurance.

Corporal Blaine Silk received a complaint of threatening Arthur Taylor (62) of Addison was arrested for Terrorizing after sending explicit threats. The incident occurred in Milbridge.

As a result of a call for a welfare check Corporal Owen Reed arrested Daniel Bergin (42) of Blue Hill for Possession of Firearms by Felon after a search warrant was drafted and his home was search, resulting in the recovery of four firearms. The Hancock County Sheriff’s office assisted on scene.

07-31-22

Trooper Travis Chapman and Corporal Owen Reed responded to a residence in Sedgwick where it was reported that Travis Ruggiero (33) of Sedgwick was causing damage to a residence. Investigation revealed that Travis had done damage to the residence and made threats to burn it down. Travis was arrested and charged with criminal mischief, disorderly conduct and terrorizing.

Trooper Travis Chapman responded to Blue Hill for a report of an individual sleeping behind a building. Investigation revealed that the male identified as Martin Hipsky (54) of Ohio had been drinking and possessed alcohol. Martin had bail conditions from a previous OUI arrest and was not allowed to possess or consume alcohol. Trooper Chapman summonsed Martin for violating conditions of release.

07-31-22

Trooper Steven Mahon arrested Austin Britton (19) of Sullivan, for Criminal Speed after a traffic stop in Sullivan.  100 mph in a 45mph zone

Trooper Steven Mahon responded to a threatening complaint in Hancock where it was found that Christopher Nicoll (57) of Pennsylvania, had pointed a firearm at several people after a confrontation.  Nicoll was arrested for Reckless Conduct with a Dangerous Weapon.  Hancock Sheriff Office assisted.

# of School Visits conducted – 0

# of OUI Alcohol Arrests – 1

# of OUI Drug Arrests – 0

# of DV Arrests – 1

07-20-22

Trooper Steven Mahon responded to a catalytic converter theft that occurred in Hancock.  Investigation continues.

Trooper Keith York arrested Robert McKenna (62) of Florida when he was found to be in violation of a protection order by traveling with the protected person across the border at the Calais port of entry. 

07-21-22

Trooper Keith York responded to a complaint where Gregory Antil (56) of Machias assaulted Machiasport Clam Warden Gerald Crispino when Crispino issued him a summons for clamming without a license. Antil was arrested for Assault.

07-21-22

Trooper Kim Sawyer received a report from Princeton that someone stole a skill saw and a Sawzall from a garage sometime in the last month.

07-22-22

Trooper Einar Mattson arrested Nathaniel Isaacson (29) of Fletchers Landing for Operating Under the Influence after receiving a traffic complaint on the operation of the vehicle operated by Nathaniel Isaacson. The vehicle was stopped on route 179 in Waltham. Sergeant Ryan assisted.

07-23-22

Trooper Kim Sawyer responded to a rollover crash on the River Road in Calais.  The driver Leo Davis (27) of Eastport was transported to the Calais Hospital.  Trooper Kim Sawyer, suspects Operating Under the Influence and brought a blood kit to the ER, but they were unable to get a second IV.  Trooper Kim Sawyer gave the ER a preservation letter and will write a warrant.

Trooper Jarid Leonard arrested Ricky Palmeter (52) of Calais after he was found Violating his Conditions of Release.

# of School Visits conducted – 0

# of OUI Alcohol Arrests – 0

# of OUI Drug Arrests – 0

# of DV Arrests – 1

07-11-22

Trooper Travis Chapman stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in Blue Hill. As a result of the stop, the operator Cynthia Carter (35) of Sedgwick was summonsed for Operating After Suspension.

07-12-22

Trooper Kim Summonsed Nicholas Tremblay (36) of Robbinston for Failure to Report by Quickest Means after his vehicle was discovered on the Ridge Road in Robbinston (7/5/2022) in a ditch with damage.

07-13-22

Trooper Travis Chapman stopped a vehicle an expired inspection sticker in Deer Isle. As a result of the stop, the operator Michael Samperi (40) of Sedgwick was summonsed for Failing to Register a Vehicle Greater than 150 days.

07-14-22

Trooper Travis Chapman stopped a vehicle for an expired inspection sticker in Stonington. As a result of the stop, the operator Joseph Delaney (50) of Sedgwick was summonsed for Operating Without a License and Attaching False Plates.

07-17-22

Trooper Kim Sawyer summonsed Lisa Guerra (59) of Weston for Operating After Suspension-Failure to Comply with a Medical Evaluation Request after a traffic stop for speed in Danforth.

# of School Visits conducted – 0

# of OUI Alcohol Arrests – 0

# of OUI Drug Arrests – 2

# of DV Arrests – 0

07-02-22

Trooper Jarid Leonard conducted a motor vehicle stop in Cherryfield on Joshua Sprague (43) of Wesley. Joshua held a suspended license and the license plates on his vehicle did not belong to the vehicle he was driving. Joshua was charged with Operating after Suspension and Attaching False License Plates.

Trooper Jarid Leonard conducted a motor vehicle stop in East Machias on Linda Strojny (76) of Lubec. Linda’s registration was expired for two years, and she neglected to obtain a Maine license within 90 days of becoming a Maine resident. She was summonsed as a result of the stop.

Trooper Jarid Leonard conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 9 in Crawford on Misty Thurlow (35) of Calais. Misty was exceeding the speed limit by 21mph and she possessed a suspended driver license. She was summonsed during the stop.

07-04-22

Trooper Einar Mattson responded to a traffic complaint on Rte. 1 in Hancock. As a result of the stop Herman Bishop (42) of Franklin was arrested for Operating Under the Influence of Drugs.

Trooper Kim Sawyer received a traffic complaint on the Stud Mill Road, Grand Lake Stream Subsequently Joel Betz (59) of Grand Lake Stream was summoned for Driving to Endanger.

07-07-22

Sergeant Jeff Ingemi summonsed Benjamin Barnes (38) of Danforth, for Operating after Suspension after a traffic stop in Danforth.

07-09-22

Corporal Blaine Silk responded to an auto accident on Rte. 1 in Hancock. The operator, Deborah Sinclair (53) Sullivan was administered Narcan at the scene and transported to Maine Coast Hospital. Deborah Sinclair was summoned for OUI Drugs by Corporal Silk.

From the desk of Shannon Moss, DPS PIO.

On Wednesday, July 6th, 2022, at approximately 3:00 p.m. 42-year-old Rebecca Moores, of Robbinston, was arrested without incident on an outstanding warrant for Murder by the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit- North. The arrest occurred during a traffic stop on Hardy Point Road in Pembroke, with assistance from the Pleasant Point Police Department. Moores is charged in connection with the death of 53-year-old Paula Johnson who was found deceased in her home at 515 Leighton Point Road in Pembroke on the evening of Wednesday, February 9th, 2022.  The arrest follows an intensive, months-long investigation.  Moores was transported to the Washington County Jail.