Weekly Report 10/01/14 – 10/04/14

ITEMS OF INTEREST: The Sheriff’s Office would like to remind citizens of the important role we all play in keeping each other and our community safe. If you see suspicious activity, report it to your local law enforcement agency. Likewise, if you will be out of town for the day or for a week, you may wish to ask a neighbor or friend to keep an eye on your house for you. Help an elderly relative or neighbor by making sure safety precautions, such as window locks and easy access to the telephone, are in place. The Sheriff’s Office received and responded to 111 calls for service this week. 10/01/14: Deputy Blaine Silk responded to a report of disorderly conduct in Edmunds. The individual was warned and the other party was instructed on the process of obtaining a protection order. A report of unlawful sexual touching in Jonesport was investigated by Lt. Timothy Tabbutt. Lt. Tabbutt turned the case over to Lt. Travis Willey. The investigation remains ongoing. 10/02/2014: Sgt. Brandon Parker investigated a complaint of reckless driving in Cherryfield. The driver of the vehicle was arrested and transported to the Washington County Jail. An individual was stopped for speeding on the County Road in Lubec by Deputy Timothy Carter. There was an outstanding warrant from the Machias District Court for the individual, as well as a report of a suspended license. Deputy Carter arrested the individual and transported her to the Washington County Jail without incident. 10/03/14: Deputy Timothy Carter responded to the scene of a single-vehicle accident on the Kennedy Highway in Milbridge. The operator of the vehicle was transported to Down East Community Hospital for minor injuries. 10/04/14: Deputy Timothy Carter arrested an individual on Misty Harbor Lane in Cutler for an outstanding warrant from the Ellsworth District Court. The individual was transported to the Washington County Jail without incident. A single-vehicle crash on the Dixie Road in Trescott was attended by Deputy Timothy Carter. No injuries were reported. 10/05/2014: A report of theft in Lubec was investigated by Deputy Ryan Murry. The investigation remains open. A domestic disturbance on the Raven Point Road in Steuben was investigated by Sgt. Ralph Pineo with assistance from Lt. Travis Willey. The parties were separated for the night. Sgt. Ralph Pineo attended the scene of a car-deer accident on Route 1 in Robbinston. No injuries were reported. 10/06/14: A report of criminal mischief in Danforth was investigated by Sgt. Brandon Parker. The investigation is ongoing. Lt. Timothy Tabbutt responded to a complaint of criminal mischief and a damaged mailbox on the Dyer Bay Road in Steuben. A single-vehicle crash on Route 1 in Jonesboro was investigated by Deputy Blaine Silk. The occupants of the vehicle reported minor injuries. 10/07/14: Lt. Timothy Tabbutt responded to the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Route 1A in Harrington. The driver of one of the vehicles was pronounced dead on the scene. Other individuals involved were transported to the hospital for potential injuries. A deer-car accident on North Street in Harrington was investigated by Lt. Timothy Tabbutt. No injuries were reported. A report of criminal mischief in Steuben was investigated by Deputy Blaine Silk. The investigation remains ongoing. Deputy Timothy Carter responded to the scene of a single-vehicle accident on Route 9 in Wesley. No injuries were reported. A report of burglary and theft on Ricky’s Lane in Perry was investigated by Deputy Timothy Carter. The investigation remains open. Sgt. Brandon Parker responded to a complaint of phone harassment in Cherryfield. The complainant was advised on the process of obtaining a protection order.