Washington County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report for September 6 – 12, 2013

This week the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to 96 calls for service. 13 of those calls were 911 hang ups which require a response from an Officer.



Lt Travis Willey, Cpl Ralph Pineo and Milbridge Officer James Malloy responded to a domestic assault in Cherryfield. A female was arrested and charged with assault.

Deputy Gregory Sawyer investigated a harassment report in Whiting. The caller reported that someone had stolen her dogs. Deputy Sawyer conducted interviews and issued warnings to all parties for harassment.

Deputy Gregory Sawyer responded to a report of suspicious activity in Lubec. The caller reported someone was watching his house. Investigation continues.

Deputy Gregory Sawyer investigated a report of criminal threatening in Cherryfield. The caller reported that an individual had been driving by a family member’s residence displaying a gun. Investigation continues.

Lt Timothy Tabbutt responded to a domestic disturbance in Steuben. A male subject was intoxicated and destroying personal property. The subject was arrested and transported to the Washington County Jail.

Lt Timothy Tabbutt responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in Cherryfield. A female was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Penobscot County. The investigation continues on the domestic disturbance charges.

Lt Timothy Tabbutt and Sgt Brandon Parker investigated a burglary in Cherryfield. Investigation continues.

Deputy Gregory Sawyer responded to a loud music complaint in Marshfield. Several neighbors were complaining about loud music in the neighborhood. A warning was issued.

Sgt Brandon Parker responded to a call in Jonesport. A male subject was intoxicated and was refusing to leave a residence. Subject had left the residence when Sgt Parker arrived.

Sgt Brandon Parker investigated a burglary in Perry. Copper pipes were missing from a home. The owner was contacted but refused to cooperate with the investigation.

Deputy Gregory Sawyer assisted Machias Police Officer Timothy Mace with a report of a missing child in Machias. A 3 year old child was missing along with the family dog. Warden Joseph McBride assisted with the search. The dog and child were located within an hour. The dog had wandered into a wooded area behind the house and the child had followed.

Lt Timothy Tabbutt investigated a theft of a wallet from Matthews Country Store in Steuben. The wallet was located and no charges were filed.

Deputy John Peterson investigated a theft in Perry. Firewood had been reported stolen. Investigation continues.

Deputy John Peterson responded to a report of an assault in Machiasport. Two family members were fighting. Possible assault charges are pending. Investigation continues.

Deputy John Peterson responded to shots being fired in Pembroke. A neighbor was shooting close to another neighbor’s house. Interviews were conducted. Possible charges are pending.