Thursday, July 18, 2013

Washington County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report July 5 – 11, 2013

Deputy Gregory Sawyer stopped a vehicle for a possible OUI in Machias. Machias Police Dept. assisted with the vehicle stop. Field sobriety tests were conducted. The driver was not operating under the influence but was operating with a suspended driver’s license. The driver was given a summons for Operating after Suspension.

Deputy Gregory Sawyer assisted with a motor vehicle accident in East Machias with no personal injury. A deer ran into the side of a vehicle causing damage to the driver’s side door.

Deputy Steven Ramsey investigated an assault in Robbinston. Investigation continues.

Lt Timothy Tabbutt responded to a report of a Violation of Protection Order in Cherryfield. After an investigation no violation had occurred.

Lt Timothy Tabbutt handled a civil assist in Milbridge. A landlord wanted his tenants removed. Lt Tabbutt advised the landlord to contact the court for paperwork to evict the tenants. This was not a criminal matter.

Deputy Gregory Sawyer investigated property damage in Edmunds. A vehicle had driven across the lawn and out through a field. Investigation continues.

Deputy Gregory Sawyer responded to a possible domestic situation in Jonesboro. Machias Police Dept. assisted. Both parties had calmed down and no assault had occurred. Deputy Sawyer took statements and issued warnings.

Lt Timothy Tabbutt responded to a civil assist in Cherryfield.

Deputy Dennis Perry responded to a 911 hang-up call. The call came from out on the water on Crawford Lake. Deputy Perry tried calling the number several times while in route to Crawford Lake. Deputy Perry located the caller and his family and verified that everything was OK. The caller was swimming with his phone in his pocket and did not realize he had dialed 911.

Lt Timothy Tabbutt investigated a Burglary to a dwelling in Columbia Falls. Investigation is ongoing.

Lt Timothy Tabbutt investigated a Burglary at a summer residence in Beals. Household items were missing. Investigation continues.
Lt Timothy Tabbutt responded to a Criminal Mischief complaint in Jonesport. A homeowner reported that someone had tried to remove his fence. Investigation is ongoing.

Deputy Adam Davis responded to a Theft of Services complaint in Wesley. Eastern Maine Electric Company reported a possible theft of electricity. An investigation is ongoing.