Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Washington County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report for August 1 – August 8, 2013

This week the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to 94 calls
for service. Notable complaints are listed below:

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office received 19 “911 hang-up” calls all of which require a response by a law enforcement officer.

Cpl Ralph Pineo investigated a theft complaint in Deblois. Household items were reported missing by a resident. Investigation continues.

Sgt Brandon Parker responded to a domestic disturbance in Harrington. Victim was assaulted and her property was thrown on the lawn. Subject was arrested and charged with assault.

Deputy Ryan Allen investigated a report of theft in East Machias. A business owner reported money missing. Investigation continues.

Deputy Ryan Allen received a call about a missing 11 year old in Lubec. After an investigation the report was unfounded.

Sgt Brandon Parker received a call about an alarm going off in Trescott. Before Sgt Parker arrived at the residence, a key holder had entered the residence and 3 bats were flying around tripping the alarm. No arrests were made.

Sgt Brandon Parker investigated a report of a burglary at the Elementary School in Harrington. Investigation continues.

Deputy John Peterson responded to a personal injury accident possibly involving an intoxicated driver. Officer David Claroni from Baileyville assisted. The individual was transported to Calais Regional Hospital. Charges are pending.

Deputy Ryan Allen responded to a report of fireworks being shot over a house in Princeton. Deputy Allen explained the fireworks law to the individual. A warning was issued.

Sgt Randy Perry responded to a theft in Jonesboro. A debit card was missing and had been used at Elmer’s Country Store. Investigation continues.

Deputy Ryan Allen assisted with a civil assist at Downeast Community Hospital. Subject was medicated when Deputy Allen arrived. No further action was required.

Lt Travis Willey assisted Maine State Trooper Andrew Foss with a probation check in Machias. During the probation check several stolen items were recovered including several firearms. Several arrests were made in connection with the stolen items. Investigation continues.

Cpl Ralph Pineo responded to a possible theft in Addison. A family member had moved out of a residence and taken furniture and household items that did not belong to her. Investigation continues.

Deputy Gregory Sawyer responded to suspicious activity in Meddybemps. A homeowner had been away and when he returned he noticed someone had been snooping around his residence. Investigation continues.

Lt Travis Willey responded to a Domestic Violence Assault in East Machias. The subject was located, arrested and transported to the Washington County Jail.

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Washington County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report July 26 – 31, 2013

Cpl Peterson and Deputy Ryan Allen conducted K-9 training in Baileyville.

Sgt Parker responded to a report of a helicopter on fire in Whiting. Upon arriving at the scene the report was unfounded.

Sgt Parker investigated suspicious activity in Machiasport involving several subjects sitting in a car on the side of the road. Sgt Parker questioned the subjects and determined that they were waiting for a friend.

Sgt Randy Perry assisted with a civil assist in Cherryfield. A male subject was removing his belongings from his girlfriend’s residence.

Sgt Randy Perry investigated a report of a truck that was stolen from Worcester Wreath in Columbia. Investigation continues.

Sgt Randy Perry responded to a theft in Jonesport. Cash was reported missing from a residence. Investigation continues.

Deputy Richard Rolfe along with K-9 Stryker conducted a search of the Washington County Jail for any drugs. No drugs were located during the search.

Lt Travis Willey conducted a search warrant of a residence in Milbridge. Officers that assisted him were Lt Timothy Tabbutt, Sgt Randy Perry, Cpl Ralph Pineo, Officer Jim Malloy and Officer Dennis Worcester. After the search was completed the resident was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon and transported to the Washington County Jail.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Washington County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report July 19 – 25, 2013

Lt Timothy Tabbutt responded to a report of several people banging on a door in Cherryfield. The people had left when Lt Tabbutt arrived.

Lt Timothy Tabbutt investigated a report of criminal mischief in Cherryfield. The back window of a car had been smashed out. Investigation continues.

Lt Timothy Tabbutt responded to a call about a juvenile that keeps coming to a neighbor’s house in Jonesport and will not leave. The parents were notified.

Lt Timothy Tabbutt received a report of an intoxicated individual that was in the middle of the road, yelling at a husband and wife in Steuben. The individual’s mother came and dragged him from the roadway. No charges at this time.

Sgt Randy Perry investigated suspicious activity in Lubec. A homeowner reported that someone was entering her home while she was not home and some personal items were missing. Investigation continues.

Cpl Ralph Pineo responded to a domestic assault in Harrington. The subject had fled the scene, but was located the next day and charged with assault and transported to the Washington County Jail.

Deputy Gregory Sawyer responded to a harassment complaint in Dennysville. Warnings were issued to all parties. No charges at this time.

Deputy Ryan Allen assisted the Maine Warden Service with a report of ATV’s operating on a beach in Charlotte. Two individuals were arrested, one for OUI and the other for OAS.

Deputy Dennis Perry assisted Trooper Keith York, Wardens Bayley Grant and James Martin and Marine Patrol officer Jason Leavitt at a domestic violence incident at Montegail Pond in T19MD. An individual had kicked in a door to a camp, attempted to set fire to the camp and was threatening to shoot people. The individual was arrested and transported to Washington County Jail.

Deputy Gregory Sawyer investigated a motor vehicle accident in Cutler. Deputy Sawyer located the vehicle but there were no occupants in the vehicle. Deputy Sawyer located the registered owner who stated his vehicle had been stolen.

Sgt Brandon Parker assisted a homeowner in removing 2 individuals that had entered her home without permission. Game Warden Alan Curtis assisted. The individuals left as requested.

Sgt Brandon Parker assisted Lt Travis Willey with the collection of evidence at a possible burglary in Steuben. Investigation continues.