Cpl John Peterson responded to a single vehicle crash on the Grand Lake Stream road in Grand Lake Stream. Driver lost control of her vehicle on ice/snow covered roads.
Deputy Steven Ramsey received a call for a possible criminal threatening that had occurred in Lubec. Matter referred to Next Step.
Deputy Steven Ramsey investigated a possible break-in at Roque Bluffs. Investigation continues.
Sgt Parker received a call about a phone scam. Matter referred to the AG’s office.
April 13, 2013
Cpl. John W. Peterson responded to an alarm at the Town of Princeton office building.
Cpl. John W. Peterson responded to a personal injury crash on the Woodland Road in Princeton. The driver was transported to the hospital by ambulance. Driver lost control on snow/ice covered roads, went off the road.
April 14, 2013
Cpl Ralph Pineo responded to a report of a suicidal female in Roque Bluffs. Female was compliant and voluntarily went to the hospital to be checked out.
Deputy Gregory J Sawyer responded to a vehicle accident on the Ridge Rd in Marshfield. Driver had run into a deer and caused damage to his vehicle. The deer was no longer at the scene.
Deputy Ryan J. Allen investigated a burglary in Pembroke.
Investigation continues.
Cpl. John W. Peterson was dispatched to a 911 abandoned call in Northfield. No contact at residence appeared vacant. Cleared, nothing further reported.
April 15, 2013
Deputy Steven Ramsey responded to a car accident in Robbinston. When Deputy Ramsey arrived Calais Ambulance had the driver inside checking her out. The driver was checked out to be unharmed.
Cpl. Ralph Pineo responded to a residence in Marshfield for a criminal mischief and assault complaint. Juvenile was out of control. Cpl Ralph Pineo facilitated in calming the juvenile to reach a peaceful resolution.
Dep. Allen and Cpl Ralph Pineo responded to Pembroke for a Burglary. Dep. Allen had a burglary in the area the night before. Photos of the damage were taken. Investigation continues.
April 16, 2013
Deputy Ryan J. Allen responded to Trescott for a possible burglary complaint. Deputy Ryan Allen spoke with the neighbor who checks on the property. After an investigation no burglary had taken place.
Deputy Rich Rolfe and K9 Stryker assisted the Down East Correctional Facility for a full search of the prison facilities.
April 18, 2013
Deputy Dennis Perry assisted Ranger Jasmine Hammond in trying to locate a fire that the aircraft observed between Addison and Cherryfield. The fire was located shortly thereafter and it turned out to be a control burn.
Deputy Steven L. Ramsey responded to Pembroke for a report of theft. A riding lawn mower and rototiller were missing from a garage. Investigation continues.
Sgt Brandon Parker and Deputy Steven Ramsey responded to a domestic call in Charlotte. Subject arrested for Domestic Violence Assault and Obstructing Report of a Crime.
Cpl. John W. Peterson was called to assist Indian Township Police, Sgt. Roger Newell. Sgt. Newell requested a K9 team to aid him in finding a suspect who had committed a domestic violence offense, and then ran from him into a wooded area when he attempted to apprehend him. The subject surrendered and was transported to WCJ.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Washington County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report
April 5
Sgt Brandon Parker responded to a report of a male subject slumped over in his car in Milbridge. Subject was transported by ambulance to Ellsworth hospital.
April 6
Deputy Steven Ramsey responded to the IGA parking lot in Lubec for a possible motor vehicle accident. Ambulance personnel were present when Deputy Ramsey arrived. The driver of the vehicle was not hurt. The driver was uncertain how his vehicle ended up at the IGA parking lot. There was no damage to the vehicle and no private property damage.
Deputy Steven Ramsey was asked to participate in a civil assist in Pembroke relative to personal possessions. After speaking to one of the parties no action was taken.
Sgt Randy Perry received a report of a vehicle traveling east on route 9 at a high rate of speed. Sgt Perry was too far away so MSP and MPD was contacted.
Sgt Randy Perry was contacted to assist a parent in Cherryfield in locating her son.
Cpl Ralph Pineo responded to a motor vehicle accident in Cherryfield with property damage only.
April 7
Sgt Randy Perry was requested by a resident of Addison to have a subject removed. Eviction in process. This is a civil matter. No further action taken.
April 8
Cpl Ralph Pineo responded to a car/ deer accident north of the Sprague Falls Road in Cherryfield. There was minimal damage to the car and the deer ran off.
Deputy Ryan Allen responded to a report of hypodermic needles at the Hadley’s Lake Boat Landing. After a search of the area no needles were found.
Deputy Ryan Allen was advised of a traffic complaint in Pembroke where the complainant said that there was a small car with a loud exhaust going in and out the Hersey Side Road. Deputy Allen attempted to locate a small car with a loud exhaust but could not find one.
About an hour later the complainant called back in and said the vehicle was back. Officer Ryan Murry located the vehicle however it was a red van not a small car. Deputy Allen spoke to all subjects involved and they advised that they were elver fishing and that they would use a different vehicle the next day.
April 9
Sgt Brandon Parker was dispatched to a disturbance type call in Pembroke. Officer Mike Crabtree of Pleasant Point Police Department assisted. Officer Crabtree advised that the witnesses were all standing by. After interviewing the witnesses the female was placed under arrest for domestic violence assault and transported to the Washington County Jail.
Sgt Brandon Parker received a call for a well check in East Machias. Before Cpl Parker could respond the reporting party called back and all was well. No further action was taken.
April 10
Deputy Ramsey was contacted to assist a resident of Lubec to help assist in retrieving his property.
Deputy Gregory Sawyer responded to Jonesport to assist in a juvenile matter.
Deputy Ryan Allen responded to Pembroke to assist in a juvenile matter.
April 11
Deputy Ramsey responded to a complaint of threatening with a firearm in Wesley.
Deputy Ramsey responded to a motor vehicle accident in Marion TWP.
Sgt Brandon Parker responded to a report of a male subject slumped over in his car in Milbridge. Subject was transported by ambulance to Ellsworth hospital.
April 6
Deputy Steven Ramsey responded to the IGA parking lot in Lubec for a possible motor vehicle accident. Ambulance personnel were present when Deputy Ramsey arrived. The driver of the vehicle was not hurt. The driver was uncertain how his vehicle ended up at the IGA parking lot. There was no damage to the vehicle and no private property damage.
Deputy Steven Ramsey was asked to participate in a civil assist in Pembroke relative to personal possessions. After speaking to one of the parties no action was taken.
Sgt Randy Perry received a report of a vehicle traveling east on route 9 at a high rate of speed. Sgt Perry was too far away so MSP and MPD was contacted.
Sgt Randy Perry was contacted to assist a parent in Cherryfield in locating her son.
Cpl Ralph Pineo responded to a motor vehicle accident in Cherryfield with property damage only.
April 7
Sgt Randy Perry was requested by a resident of Addison to have a subject removed. Eviction in process. This is a civil matter. No further action taken.
April 8
Cpl Ralph Pineo responded to a car/ deer accident north of the Sprague Falls Road in Cherryfield. There was minimal damage to the car and the deer ran off.
Deputy Ryan Allen responded to a report of hypodermic needles at the Hadley’s Lake Boat Landing. After a search of the area no needles were found.
Deputy Ryan Allen was advised of a traffic complaint in Pembroke where the complainant said that there was a small car with a loud exhaust going in and out the Hersey Side Road. Deputy Allen attempted to locate a small car with a loud exhaust but could not find one.
About an hour later the complainant called back in and said the vehicle was back. Officer Ryan Murry located the vehicle however it was a red van not a small car. Deputy Allen spoke to all subjects involved and they advised that they were elver fishing and that they would use a different vehicle the next day.
April 9
Sgt Brandon Parker was dispatched to a disturbance type call in Pembroke. Officer Mike Crabtree of Pleasant Point Police Department assisted. Officer Crabtree advised that the witnesses were all standing by. After interviewing the witnesses the female was placed under arrest for domestic violence assault and transported to the Washington County Jail.
Sgt Brandon Parker received a call for a well check in East Machias. Before Cpl Parker could respond the reporting party called back and all was well. No further action was taken.
April 10
Deputy Ramsey was contacted to assist a resident of Lubec to help assist in retrieving his property.
Deputy Gregory Sawyer responded to Jonesport to assist in a juvenile matter.
Deputy Ryan Allen responded to Pembroke to assist in a juvenile matter.
April 11
Deputy Ramsey responded to a complaint of threatening with a firearm in Wesley.
Deputy Ramsey responded to a motor vehicle accident in Marion TWP.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Letter to the Editor -- gun control
The elected Sheriff is recognized throughout the United States as the chief local law Enforcement officer and is directly accountable to the people through the electoral process.
All sheriffs take an oath of office to enforce and defend the United States Constitution and state constitution and laws.
And a primary mission of sheriffs is to ensure public safety;
Gun safety is vitally important to our nation’s public health and safety.
And the cause of violence, including gun violence, must be addressed on many fronts, including improved mental health treatment, media violence, drugs, gangs and the breakdown of the
family.
I believe in strengthening laws that prevent or reduce the access of legally prohibited persons to firearms and vigorous enforcement of existing laws;
And I as your sheriff represent the interests of all.
I am sworn to support and defend the United States Constitution.
As sheriff I strongly support our citizens’ protected right to bear arms under the Second Amendment and I do not support any laws that deprives any citizen of the rights provided under the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
And the doctrine of judicial review grants to the United States Supreme Court and the lower courts the power to determine the constitutionality of any law, and sheriffs do not possess the legal authority to interpret the constitutionality of any law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, I Sheriff Donnie Smith supports the rights conferred by the Second Amendment and further recognizes the ultimate authority of the courts in interpreting the scope of those constitutional rights.
Thank You.
Sheriff Donnie Smith
All sheriffs take an oath of office to enforce and defend the United States Constitution and state constitution and laws.
And a primary mission of sheriffs is to ensure public safety;
Gun safety is vitally important to our nation’s public health and safety.
And the cause of violence, including gun violence, must be addressed on many fronts, including improved mental health treatment, media violence, drugs, gangs and the breakdown of the
family.
I believe in strengthening laws that prevent or reduce the access of legally prohibited persons to firearms and vigorous enforcement of existing laws;
And I as your sheriff represent the interests of all.
I am sworn to support and defend the United States Constitution.
As sheriff I strongly support our citizens’ protected right to bear arms under the Second Amendment and I do not support any laws that deprives any citizen of the rights provided under the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
And the doctrine of judicial review grants to the United States Supreme Court and the lower courts the power to determine the constitutionality of any law, and sheriffs do not possess the legal authority to interpret the constitutionality of any law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, I Sheriff Donnie Smith supports the rights conferred by the Second Amendment and further recognizes the ultimate authority of the courts in interpreting the scope of those constitutional rights.
Thank You.
Sheriff Donnie Smith
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
WEEKLY REPORT 02/08/2013 TO 02/14/2013
ITEMS OF INTEREST:
02/08/2013:
Sgt. Tim Tabbutt responded to a call regarding theft of money from a bank account through a debit card purchase. The bank was contacted, and the victim’s account was closed and the money refunded. The items fraudulently purchased included concert tickets, which would be invalid when the ticketholder attempted to use them. Because the theft occurred outside the state, the victim was directed to the Attorney General’s Office for Identity Theft.
Sgt. Tim Tabbutt, with assistance from Deputy Dennis Perry, responded to a report from Hancock County Deputy Shane Campbell of a vehicle fire on Route 9. The owner, a Washington County resident, was contacted. No injuries were reported.
Deputy John Peterson responded to a single-vehicle accident on Route 1 in Whiting. No injuries were reported and the site was cleared without incident.
02/10/2013:
A report of break-in at a commercial property in Jonesboro was investigated by Sgt. Tim Tabbutt. Upon speaking to the employee who called in the complaint, it was determined that nothing had been taken from the site. Sgt. Tabbutt advised the employee regarding additional security for the facility.
02/11/2013:
Sgt. Tim Tabbutt investigated a single-vehicle accident on Route 192. The driver, who arrived at the DECH Emergency Room to be evaluated for injuries, was found to have a suspended license and to be in possible violation of probation. Investigation was turned over to the probation officer. The passenger of the vehicle was not injured.
Lt. Travis Willey responded to a single-vehicle accident on Route 1 in Whiting. The vehicle struck a guard rail, but no injuries were reported.
02/12/2013:
Deputy Ryan Allen responded to a single-vehicle accident on Route 1 in Jonesboro. Icy roads and slush contributed to crash conditions. Deputy Allen suggested the driver seek treatment for possible injury.
02/08/2013:
Sgt. Tim Tabbutt responded to a call regarding theft of money from a bank account through a debit card purchase. The bank was contacted, and the victim’s account was closed and the money refunded. The items fraudulently purchased included concert tickets, which would be invalid when the ticketholder attempted to use them. Because the theft occurred outside the state, the victim was directed to the Attorney General’s Office for Identity Theft.
Sgt. Tim Tabbutt, with assistance from Deputy Dennis Perry, responded to a report from Hancock County Deputy Shane Campbell of a vehicle fire on Route 9. The owner, a Washington County resident, was contacted. No injuries were reported.
Deputy John Peterson responded to a single-vehicle accident on Route 1 in Whiting. No injuries were reported and the site was cleared without incident.
02/10/2013:
A report of break-in at a commercial property in Jonesboro was investigated by Sgt. Tim Tabbutt. Upon speaking to the employee who called in the complaint, it was determined that nothing had been taken from the site. Sgt. Tabbutt advised the employee regarding additional security for the facility.
02/11/2013:
Sgt. Tim Tabbutt investigated a single-vehicle accident on Route 192. The driver, who arrived at the DECH Emergency Room to be evaluated for injuries, was found to have a suspended license and to be in possible violation of probation. Investigation was turned over to the probation officer. The passenger of the vehicle was not injured.
Lt. Travis Willey responded to a single-vehicle accident on Route 1 in Whiting. The vehicle struck a guard rail, but no injuries were reported.
02/12/2013:
Deputy Ryan Allen responded to a single-vehicle accident on Route 1 in Jonesboro. Icy roads and slush contributed to crash conditions. Deputy Allen suggested the driver seek treatment for possible injury.
Friday, March 22, 2013
WEEKLY REPORT 02/22/2013 TO 02/28/2013
ITEMS OF INTEREST:
Unfortunately, calls for service related to domestic violence issues continue to be a weekly occurrence for the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. We are proud, however, to have a strong partnership with The Next Step Domestic Violence Project. While we welcome all calls concerning domestic violence, we also encourage anyone to call The Next Step at 255-4785 or 454-8088.
03/02/2013:
Deputy Ryan Allen responded to a potential domestic violence situation in Machiasport. Upon arrival, he discovered that it was in fact a civil dispute. Allen spoke with both parties who agreed to separate peacefully.
Sgt. Randy Perry responded to a call for service regarding a couple having a domestic dispute in a public parking lot in Columbia. Perry talked with both parties, who declined to press charges. It was agreed that the couple should separate for the night.
Deputy Dennis Perry responded to a call from an individual in Milbridge who wanted to talk to an officer regarding his safety. When Perry arrived, he found the caller to be extremely intoxicated. The other parties involved were not found to be in the area.
Deputy Dennis Perry investigated a call regarding a driver operating erratically on Route 9 in Devereaux Twp. Perry located and stopped the vehicle. Upon investigation, Perry determined that the driver was fatigued from a long trip. Perry suggested the driver pull over in the T30 rest area to rest, which he did.
Cpl. Ralph Pineo investigated a suspicious vehicle parked at a vacant residence on the South Edmunds Road. It was determined that the vehicle belonged to someone who was harvesting shellfish.
03/03/2013:
Deputy Dennis Perry, assisted by Sgt. Randy Perry, responded to a call regarding two individuals who were apparently under the influence of illegal substances, reported to be bath salts. The two individuals were transported by family members to the hospital before Deputy Perry arrived on scene.
Sgt. Randy Perry responded to a call regarding a potentially intoxicated individual who was putting gas in his vehicle at a convenience store in Jonesport. Upon arrival at the scene, Perry found the driver to be intoxicated past the point of being able to participate in a sobriety test. The individual agreed to accompany Perry to the Milbridge Police Department for an Intoxylizer test. Officer Bradon Parker of the Milbridge Police Department administered the test, which showed the subject to be over the legal limit. The subject was arrested and transported to the Washington County Jail.
03/04/2013:
Sgt. Randy Perry responded to a report of possible theft from a commercial fishery in Beals. The investigation is on-going.
Sgt. Randy Perry spotted an individual whose license had been recently suspended operating a vehicle on the Addison Road in Columbia. Perry arrested the individual for operating after suspension and transported him to the Washington County Jail.
Cpl. Ralph Pineo responded to the scene of an accident on Route 9 in Crawford. Several vehicles, including two tractor-trailers, were unable to navigate a hill because of poor road conditions. MDOT responded and cleared the roads. No injuries or vehicle damage was reported.
03/05/2013:
Deputy Adam Davis responded to a single-vehicle accident on Route 1 in Whiting. The passenger reported injuries, and an ambulance was called.
Cpl. Brandon Parker responded to a request for civil assist in Machiasport. The individuals involved had questions about personal belongings and the protection order process.
03/06/2013:
Sgt. Tim Tabbutt responded to a call in Cherryfield regarding a possible theft from an unoccupied home. Tabbutt investigated and found nothing had been disturbed.
Unfortunately, calls for service related to domestic violence issues continue to be a weekly occurrence for the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. We are proud, however, to have a strong partnership with The Next Step Domestic Violence Project. While we welcome all calls concerning domestic violence, we also encourage anyone to call The Next Step at 255-4785 or 454-8088.
03/02/2013:
Deputy Ryan Allen responded to a potential domestic violence situation in Machiasport. Upon arrival, he discovered that it was in fact a civil dispute. Allen spoke with both parties who agreed to separate peacefully.
Sgt. Randy Perry responded to a call for service regarding a couple having a domestic dispute in a public parking lot in Columbia. Perry talked with both parties, who declined to press charges. It was agreed that the couple should separate for the night.
Deputy Dennis Perry responded to a call from an individual in Milbridge who wanted to talk to an officer regarding his safety. When Perry arrived, he found the caller to be extremely intoxicated. The other parties involved were not found to be in the area.
Deputy Dennis Perry investigated a call regarding a driver operating erratically on Route 9 in Devereaux Twp. Perry located and stopped the vehicle. Upon investigation, Perry determined that the driver was fatigued from a long trip. Perry suggested the driver pull over in the T30 rest area to rest, which he did.
Cpl. Ralph Pineo investigated a suspicious vehicle parked at a vacant residence on the South Edmunds Road. It was determined that the vehicle belonged to someone who was harvesting shellfish.
03/03/2013:
Deputy Dennis Perry, assisted by Sgt. Randy Perry, responded to a call regarding two individuals who were apparently under the influence of illegal substances, reported to be bath salts. The two individuals were transported by family members to the hospital before Deputy Perry arrived on scene.
Sgt. Randy Perry responded to a call regarding a potentially intoxicated individual who was putting gas in his vehicle at a convenience store in Jonesport. Upon arrival at the scene, Perry found the driver to be intoxicated past the point of being able to participate in a sobriety test. The individual agreed to accompany Perry to the Milbridge Police Department for an Intoxylizer test. Officer Bradon Parker of the Milbridge Police Department administered the test, which showed the subject to be over the legal limit. The subject was arrested and transported to the Washington County Jail.
03/04/2013:
Sgt. Randy Perry responded to a report of possible theft from a commercial fishery in Beals. The investigation is on-going.
Sgt. Randy Perry spotted an individual whose license had been recently suspended operating a vehicle on the Addison Road in Columbia. Perry arrested the individual for operating after suspension and transported him to the Washington County Jail.
Cpl. Ralph Pineo responded to the scene of an accident on Route 9 in Crawford. Several vehicles, including two tractor-trailers, were unable to navigate a hill because of poor road conditions. MDOT responded and cleared the roads. No injuries or vehicle damage was reported.
03/05/2013:
Deputy Adam Davis responded to a single-vehicle accident on Route 1 in Whiting. The passenger reported injuries, and an ambulance was called.
Cpl. Brandon Parker responded to a request for civil assist in Machiasport. The individuals involved had questions about personal belongings and the protection order process.
03/06/2013:
Sgt. Tim Tabbutt responded to a call in Cherryfield regarding a possible theft from an unoccupied home. Tabbutt investigated and found nothing had been disturbed.
Friday, March 15, 2013
WEEKLY REPORT WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 02/22/2013 TO 02/28/2013
ITEMS OF INTEREST:
The Sheriff’s Office has recently responded to an increased number of incidents involving potential suicide. If you, or someone you know, would like to talk to anyone during a time of great emotional stress, the number for the crisis helpline is 1-888-568-1112.
02/22/2013:
Jail Administrator Cpt. Rich Rolfe saw a satisfying finish to his first week on the job. Rolfe states that he is working with a great crew and is eager to dig deeper into his role.
Sgt. Randy Perry responded to a call for a potential assault in Jonesport. The caller declined to press charges, but Perry spoke to both parties and cautioned them to stay away from each other.
Deputy Ryan Allen, assisted by Sgt. Randy Perry, answered a call for a potential suicide in Jonesport. The subject was found to be calm and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The weapon of which the subject had been in possession could not be found, so K-9 Dozer was deployed. He found the weapon, which was seized by Perry.
02/23/2013:
Deputy John Peterson responded to a call regarding a violation of a protection order and violation of bail conditions. It was confirmed that the subject was making harassing phone calls to the victim. With assistance from Deputy Shane Campbell from the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, the subject was summonsed for Violation of Protection Order and Violation of Bail.
Cpl. Ralph Pineo performed a welfare and health check on an individual in Whiting. Friends had requested a check be done as they were concerned the individual seemed potentially self-harming. Pineo visited with the individual and found no cause for further concern.
02/24/2013:
Sgt. Randy Perry responded to a report of vehicle theft in Milbridge. The vehicle was not present when Perry arrived on the scene. During the course of the investigation, Perry found the vehicle in question off a road. He questioned the owner who admitted that she had an accident and didn’t know how to report it. The owner was charged with failing to report a property damage accident by the quickest means.
02/25/2013:
Deputy John Peterson served a protection order to an individual at his home in Danforth. The individual was cooperative. While at the residence, Peterson found and seized marijuana paraphernalia which was logged into evidence at the Sheriff’s Office.
02/26/2013:
Deputy John Peterson responded to a potential criminal trespass complaint in Grand Lake Stream. Once it was determined that the subject did not have a right to be on the premises, Peterson attempted to remove him. However, by the time Peterson arrived at the property, the individual was gone. Peterson has subsequently served the individual with a Criminal Trespass Warning.
02/28/2013:
Sgt. Randy Perry responded to a single-vehicle accident on Route 182 in Cherryfield. No injuries were reported. The Sheriff’s Office would like to remind all drivers that, even though road conditions are improving as the weather warms up, black ice can still be present. Please drive carefully.
The Sheriff’s Office has recently responded to an increased number of incidents involving potential suicide. If you, or someone you know, would like to talk to anyone during a time of great emotional stress, the number for the crisis helpline is 1-888-568-1112.
02/22/2013:
Jail Administrator Cpt. Rich Rolfe saw a satisfying finish to his first week on the job. Rolfe states that he is working with a great crew and is eager to dig deeper into his role.
Sgt. Randy Perry responded to a call for a potential assault in Jonesport. The caller declined to press charges, but Perry spoke to both parties and cautioned them to stay away from each other.
Deputy Ryan Allen, assisted by Sgt. Randy Perry, answered a call for a potential suicide in Jonesport. The subject was found to be calm and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The weapon of which the subject had been in possession could not be found, so K-9 Dozer was deployed. He found the weapon, which was seized by Perry.
02/23/2013:
Deputy John Peterson responded to a call regarding a violation of a protection order and violation of bail conditions. It was confirmed that the subject was making harassing phone calls to the victim. With assistance from Deputy Shane Campbell from the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, the subject was summonsed for Violation of Protection Order and Violation of Bail.
Cpl. Ralph Pineo performed a welfare and health check on an individual in Whiting. Friends had requested a check be done as they were concerned the individual seemed potentially self-harming. Pineo visited with the individual and found no cause for further concern.
02/24/2013:
Sgt. Randy Perry responded to a report of vehicle theft in Milbridge. The vehicle was not present when Perry arrived on the scene. During the course of the investigation, Perry found the vehicle in question off a road. He questioned the owner who admitted that she had an accident and didn’t know how to report it. The owner was charged with failing to report a property damage accident by the quickest means.
02/25/2013:
Deputy John Peterson served a protection order to an individual at his home in Danforth. The individual was cooperative. While at the residence, Peterson found and seized marijuana paraphernalia which was logged into evidence at the Sheriff’s Office.
02/26/2013:
Deputy John Peterson responded to a potential criminal trespass complaint in Grand Lake Stream. Once it was determined that the subject did not have a right to be on the premises, Peterson attempted to remove him. However, by the time Peterson arrived at the property, the individual was gone. Peterson has subsequently served the individual with a Criminal Trespass Warning.
02/28/2013:
Sgt. Randy Perry responded to a single-vehicle accident on Route 182 in Cherryfield. No injuries were reported. The Sheriff’s Office would like to remind all drivers that, even though road conditions are improving as the weather warms up, black ice can still be present. Please drive carefully.
Friday, March 1, 2013
Weekly Report 02/15/2013 TO 02/21/2013
ITEMS OF INTEREST:
The Sheriff’s Office has responded to several single-vehicle accidents over the past week. Most have been due to poor road conditions. We would like to remind operators to drive with caution and to stay off bad roads unless absolutely necessary.
The number of 9-1-1 calls from “pocket dials”, children playing with the phone, and mis-dials has increased significantly over the past few weeks. The Sheriff’s Office encourages teaching children the importance of knowing how, and when, to dial 9-1-1.
02/15/2013:
Chief Deputy Shawn Donahue completed a successful first-week on the job. He says he is looking-forward to getting things caught-up.
Sgt. Tim Tabbutt responded to a possible theft of a chain saw from an ice fishing camp in Columbia Falls. Tabbutt questioned suspects. Investigation is on-going.
Sgt. Tim Tabbutt and Cpl. Ralph Pineo responded to a potential domestic violence situation in Deblois. The parties had separated by the time Tabbutt and Pineo reached the scene and no charges were filed. One of the parties was escorted into the home to collect some personal belongings.
02/16/213:
Sgt. Rich Rolfe responded to an in-progress domestic dispute in East Machias. Upon arrival, Rolfe interviewed both parties and found that the victim had been threatened with a pair of scissors. The second party was arrested for domestic criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon.
Cpl. Ralph Pineo is conducting an on-going investigation regarding a possible credit card theft in Cutler.
02/17/2013:
A domestic violence assault was investigated by Cpl. Brandon Parker and Lt. Travis Willey in Harrington. The victim and witnesses were interviewed. The assailant was taken into custody and summonsed for domestic violence assault and domestic criminal mischief.
02/19/2013:
Deputy Travis Oakes responded to a possible domestic assault in Machiasport. The parties separated and no charges were pressed.
02/20/2013:
Encouraged by items found during a probation check in Addison, Lt. Travis Willey, with assistance from canine Stryker and handler Sgt. Rich Rolfe, Special Agent Troy Biers of MDEA, Cpl. Brandon Parker, Sgt. Randy Perry, and Chief Deputy Shawn Donahue arrested a suspect for possession of heroin. A second suspect at the home was also arrested for trafficking of heroin.
02/21/2013:
Cpl. Ralph Pineo responded to a domestic assault complaint in Cherryfield. The suspect was arrested and transported to jail by Lt. Travis Willey.
The Sheriff’s Office has responded to several single-vehicle accidents over the past week. Most have been due to poor road conditions. We would like to remind operators to drive with caution and to stay off bad roads unless absolutely necessary.
The number of 9-1-1 calls from “pocket dials”, children playing with the phone, and mis-dials has increased significantly over the past few weeks. The Sheriff’s Office encourages teaching children the importance of knowing how, and when, to dial 9-1-1.
02/15/2013:
Chief Deputy Shawn Donahue completed a successful first-week on the job. He says he is looking-forward to getting things caught-up.
Sgt. Tim Tabbutt responded to a possible theft of a chain saw from an ice fishing camp in Columbia Falls. Tabbutt questioned suspects. Investigation is on-going.
Sgt. Tim Tabbutt and Cpl. Ralph Pineo responded to a potential domestic violence situation in Deblois. The parties had separated by the time Tabbutt and Pineo reached the scene and no charges were filed. One of the parties was escorted into the home to collect some personal belongings.
02/16/213:
Sgt. Rich Rolfe responded to an in-progress domestic dispute in East Machias. Upon arrival, Rolfe interviewed both parties and found that the victim had been threatened with a pair of scissors. The second party was arrested for domestic criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon.
Cpl. Ralph Pineo is conducting an on-going investigation regarding a possible credit card theft in Cutler.
02/17/2013:
A domestic violence assault was investigated by Cpl. Brandon Parker and Lt. Travis Willey in Harrington. The victim and witnesses were interviewed. The assailant was taken into custody and summonsed for domestic violence assault and domestic criminal mischief.
02/19/2013:
Deputy Travis Oakes responded to a possible domestic assault in Machiasport. The parties separated and no charges were pressed.
02/20/2013:
Encouraged by items found during a probation check in Addison, Lt. Travis Willey, with assistance from canine Stryker and handler Sgt. Rich Rolfe, Special Agent Troy Biers of MDEA, Cpl. Brandon Parker, Sgt. Randy Perry, and Chief Deputy Shawn Donahue arrested a suspect for possession of heroin. A second suspect at the home was also arrested for trafficking of heroin.
02/21/2013:
Cpl. Ralph Pineo responded to a domestic assault complaint in Cherryfield. The suspect was arrested and transported to jail by Lt. Travis Willey.
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