Thursday, October 31, 2013

Washington County Sheriff’s Office weekly Report for October 18 – 24, 2013

This week the Sheriff’s Office responded to 70 calls for service. Notable complaints are listed below:



The Sheriff’s Office responded to eleven 911 hang up calls. All 911 calls require a response from an officer.

The Sheriff’s Office conducted 10 motor vehicle stops.

Sgt Brandon Parker responded to a verbal confrontation in East Machias on the Sunrise Trail. Sgt Parker referred the matter to the Warden’s Service.



Sgt Ralph Pineo investigated a theft of wooden slabs in Perry. Investigation continues.



Deputy Christopher Donahue investigated a criminal threatening report in Robbinston. Verbal threats had been made by telephone. Warnings issued.



Deputy Christopher Donahue investigated a report of Theft in Alexander. Cash and credit cards were reported missing from a residence. It was discovered that a family member had been at the residence. The reporting party did not want to pursue any charges at this time.



Sgt Ralph Pineo stopped a motor vehicle that was operating erratically in Columbia Falls. The driver was issued a summons for Operating without a license.



Deputy Christopher Donahue served a summons in Perry for Calais Police Department.



Cpl John Peterson investigated a theft in Pembroke. A person was seen leaving a residence on a bicycle and money was discovered missing. Investigation continues.



Deputy Dennis Worcester, Lt Travis Willey and Milbridge Officer James Malloy conducted a probation check in Cherryfield. The probationer was in compliance with his probation conditions.



Lt Travis Willey stopped two motor vehicles that were driving erratically. One of the drivers was arrested for operating under the influence and a passenger was arrested on a warrant from Penobscot County. The other driver was given a summons for Operating after Suspension.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Verbal threat towards Narraguagus High School

Washington County Sheriff's Office


On Tuesday October 29th, 2013 the Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a verbal threat towards Narraguagus High School located in Harrington at approximately 7pm. Lt. Tim Tabbutt and Deputy Dennis Worcester investigated the report. As a result of the investigation a juvenile male was charged with Terrorizing. The juvenile has been given a December arraignment date and was also given a Consent of Conditional Release that prevents him from returning to Narraguagus High School and any other MSAD#37 properties.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is working closely with the administration of MSAD#37 to ensure the security of Narrguagus High School and all other facilities. The Washington County Sheriff's Office will have a presence at Narraguagus High School for the near future.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office and the MSAD#37 administration would like to express to the public that everything is being done to make sure the faculty and the student body are safe.


MSAD#37

“Our first concern is for the well being of our students”. As a result of some rumors and accusations floating around the internet last night that appeared on facebook and other modes of social media. MSAD#37 in conjunction with local law enforcement took the appropriate cautionary measures to make sure that all of our students are safe. Law enforcement has been involved and this case is being investigated. It is inappropriate at this time for me to discuss any specifics of this ongoing investigation other than to ensure to everyone that we are doing all that we can to make sure that our schools are safe.

Ronald Ramsay

Superintendent of Schools M.S.A.D #37

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Washington County Sheriff’s Office weekly Report for October 11 – 17, 2013

This week the Sheriff’s Office responded to 63 calls for service. 12 of those calls were motor vehicle stops. 9 were 911 hang ups which require a response from an officer.

Cpl John Peterson assisted Calais Police Department with obtaining a DNA swab from a victim in Eastport.

Lt Timothy Tabbutt responded to a false alarm at a business in Columbia.

Lt Timothy Tabbutt responded to what sounded like shots being fired and fireworks going off in Addison. No action taken. No one was around when Lt Tabbutt arrived.

Deputy Christopher Donahue responded to a report of an assault in Baring. A female reported that her son had assaulted her. The female made arrangements to stay with a family member for the night. No charges at this time.

Deputy Christopher Donahue investigated a theft in Whiting. Chainsaws, gas and diesel were reported missing. Investigation continues.

Deputy Christopher Donahue investigated a theft in Whiting. A firearm was reported missing. Investigation continues.

Deputy Gregory Sawyer investigated a harassment complaint in Edmunds Township. Warnings were issued.

Deputy Gregory Sawyer responded to a report of two intoxicated juveniles at a school function at Washington Academy in East Machias. Each juvenile was issued a summons for Possession of alcohol by consumption.

Deputy Gregory Sawyer assisted Machias Police Department with a domestic disturbance in Machias. A female was arrested for criminal trespass and criminal mischief.

Sgt Ralph Pineo investigated a report of burglary and theft in Pembroke. A resident reported prescription medication and a World War II relic was missing from his residence. Investigation continues.

Deputy Gregory Sawyer investigated a juvenile being harassed in Trescott. The harassment was from female classmates over the internet. No charges at this time. Investigation continues.

Deputy Gregory Sawyer investigated a theft of a television in Pembroke. Investigation continues.

Sgt Ralph Pineo responded to a female peeking in windows in Milbridge. Sgt Pineo interviewed witnesses but did not locate the female. No charges at this time.

Deputy Christopher Donahue responded to a report of harassment in East Machias. A female was receiving threatening calls. Deputy Donahue spoke with the caller and issued a warning.

Deputy Christopher Donahue investigated a report of theft in Pembroke. A homeowner reported firearms missing from his gun closet. Investigation continues.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Washington County Sheriff’s Office weekly Report for September 27, 2013 – October 3, 2013.

This week the Sheriff’s Office responded to 77 calls for service. Notable complaints are listed below:

Sgt Ralph Pineo responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle near the Hadley Lake Road with drug paraphernalia inside. A bear hunter had discovered the vehicle while hunting. The land owner was notified.

Sgt Ralph Pineo investigated a Protection from Abuse Violation in Columbia. Sgt Pineo interviewed the witnesses and determined that no violation had occurred.

Cpl Ryan Allen assisted Machias Police Dept. at the Thirsty Moose Café with a fight in the parking lot. A large group of people had gathered outside and were fighting. Once the officers pulled into the parking lot the group disbursed. No charges were filed.

Deputy Christopher Donahue investigated a theft of an outboard in Harrington. A motor had been stolen from a boat that was tied to a float on Oak Point Road. Investigation continues.

Lt Travis Willey investigated an individual who was non-compliant with the sex offender registry. Lt Willey located a residence in Jonesport where the individual was living but he was not at home. Investigation continues.

Deputy Gregory Sawyer arrested a female in Perry who had an outstanding warrant.

Sgt Brandon Parker responded to a motor vehicle accident in Day Block Township. A vehicle had hit a moose that was already dead in the road. The driver had no personal injuries but had damage to his vehicle.

Deputy Gregory Sawyer along with several officers from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the Maine Warden Service and K9 Stryker executed a search warrant in Roque Bluffs. Marijuana plants, cash, firearms, syringes, pills and drug paraphernalia were found during the search. Three individuals were arrested and transported to the Washington County Jail.

Cpl Ryan Allen, Lt Timothy Tabbutt and Deputy Christopher Donahue responded to a possible bomb threat at the Cobscook Community Learning Center in Trescott. A bomb threat had been written on a shelf in one of the classrooms. The center was cleared and closed for the day. No bomb was located. Investigation continues.

Sgt Brandon Parker responded to Milbridge to remove an intoxicated male from the front lawn of a residence. Sgt Parker gave the subject a ride to Cherryfield.

Deputy Gregory Sawyer investigated a report of a violation of Protection from Abuse in Machiasport. After speaking with the witnesses Deputy Sawyer determined that no violation had occurred.

Cpl John Peterson investigated a report of several camps being broken into on Spednick Lake in Forest City Township. Investigation continues.

Sgt Brandon Parker and Lt Travis Willey assisted a landlord in Lubec with evicting the tenants. The tenants had moved out when the officers arrived.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Search warrant at Deer Run Lane in Roque Bluffs


On 10-2-2013 Deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by Wardens from the Maine Warden Service executed a search warrant at Deer Run Lane in Roque Bluffs at the Randy Preston residence. Upon execution of that warrant Mr. Steven Barnard (50 years old of Marshfield), was arrested for Aggravated Trafficking of Oxycodone. Mr. Randy Preston (47 years old of Roque Bluffs) was arrested for Trafficking of Oxycodone and Cultivation of Marijuana (34 plants). Ms. Dawn Crocker (30 years old of Roque Bluffs) was arrested for Furnishing of Oxycodone and Possession of Schedule Drugs.

Approximately 7875 milligrams of Oxycodone, small amounts of other schedule drugs, drug paraphernalia, approximately 34 marijuana plants, 4 handguns, 5 long guns, and over 4000$ in cash monies were seized from the residence and suspects by the Sheriff’s Office.

The Sheriff’s Office K-9 Stryker was utilized for drug detection.


Sheriff Donnie Smith

Washington County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report for September 20 – 26, 2013

This week the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to 75 calls for service. 16 of those calls for service were 911 hang ups which require a response from an Officer. Notable complaints are listed below:

Sgt Brandon Parker investigated a report of harassing phone calls in Jonesboro. The reporting party was receiving phone calls in the night from Prandial from an unknown number.

Deputy Gregory Sawyer responded to a motorcycle accident in Big Lake Township. Operator was taken to Calais Hospital for a possible broken ankle.

Sgt Ralph Pineo responded to a Domestic Disturbance in Machiasport. A male subject reported that his girlfriend had run over his foot with her SUV. No charges filed.

Sgt Ralph Pineo investigated a phone scam in Columbia Falls. An individual had called a resident of Columbia Falls, pretending to be a family member in need of cash. Money was then wired Western Union to an address in Mexico. After an investigation it was determined that the family member was fine and did not need any money.

Cpl Ryan Allen assisted Maine State Police with an elderly male subject in Jonesboro. The man was upset with his family members for taking his medication. Subject was transported to Downeast Community Hospital.

Cpl Ryan Allen conducted a bail check on an individual in Princeton. The individual was compliant with the bail conditions.

Lt Timothy Tabbutt responded to a call from a family member to do a well-being check on a family member in Cherryfield. Lt Tabbutt spoke with the family member and he was fine.

Cpl Ryan Allen investigated a report of theft in Charlotte. Two game cameras were reported missing. Investigation continues.

Cpl Ryan Allen and Canine Dozer were asked to respond to Pembroke to assist multiple units with a suspect that fled a traffic stop. After searching the area for more than an hour it was determined that the subject was picked up by a motor vehicle and left the area.

Cpl Ryan Allen investigated a theft in Jonesboro. A vehicle was reported missing. Investigation continues.

Deputy Gregory Sawyer investigated an assault in Vanceboro. A female had smashed the rear window out of a vehicle with a come-a-long. The female was arrested, charged with assault and criminal mischief and transported to the Washington County Jail.