Linneus man critical after car-moose crash
NEW LIMERICK — A 22-year-old Linneus man remains in critical condition at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor Tuesday following a car-moose collision Sunday evening on Route 2 in New Limerick.
According to police reports, Nathaniel Caddy suffered serious head injuries when his vehicle, a 2000 Toyota Corolla struck a moose. He was initially taken to Houlton Regional Hospital, but then transported to EMMC via helicopter.
Caddy’s two young children, who were seated in the rear of the vehicle in child-safety seats, were also taken to Houlton Regional Hospital, but were later released.
The moose Caddy struck crossed into the eastbound lane of Route 2 after first being hit by 1999 Ford Ranger driven by Eric Carr, 59 of Island Falls. Carr was traveling west on Route 2 when the bullmoose crossed into his path. After striking Carr’s vehicle, the moose entered into the path of Caddy’s vehicle where it was struck a second time.
Houlton Fire Chief Milton Cone said three ambulances were dispatched to the scene and that Caddy had to be extracted from his vehicle. Neither Carr, nor the two passengers in his vehicle were injured, according to Cone.
The accident remains under investigation by the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Department.
Both vehicles were destroyed.
Linneus man arrested for aggravated assault
On Sept. 16 at approximately 10:51 p.m.Houlton Police department received a call from Mechanic Street, reporting a fight at the apartment of Travis Sirois. The caller stated that a man armed with a shotgun was in Sirois apartment, struggling with Sirois who could be heard yelling for police assistance in the background.
Sergeant Eric Crouse and Officer Theron Bickford responded to the apartment to find Sirois in the hallway outside his apartment, bleeding from an injury to his hand he sustained when he struck the intruder while attempting to fend the intruder off. The intruder had fled the scene prior to police arrival, leaving the shotgun behind in Sirois apartment. Sirois was examined by Houlton Ambulance Service on scene, then transported to Houlton Regional Hospital for further observation where he was treated and later released.
Sergeant Crouse and Officer Bickford interviewed witnesses and processed the crime scene. During the course of the investigation the suspect was identified as 46 year old, Brian Paquin, of Linneus. Paquin was reported to be staying with a friend in Linneus. A photo lineup was prepared and presented to witnesses who positively identified Paquin as the suspect.
Aroostook County Sheriff’s office was called to assist Houlton Police Department in going to the residence in Linneus where Paquin was reportedly staying. Deputy Ross McQuade and Sergeant Crouse went to the residence in Linneus, located Paquin and placed him under arrest. Paquin was then transported to the Aroostook County Jail where he is charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault, two counts of Criminal Threatening with a Dangerous Weapon, one count of Burglary, and one count of Aggravated Criminal Trespass, which are all felonies. Paquin was found to be on probation from Rhode Island with an extensive criminal history, including past felony charges. The incident is still under investigation.
Power outage planned Sunday
HOULTON — The Houlton Water Company has announced it will performing maintenance to power lines in a portion of the town Sunday morning, which will result in a loss of electricity for some customers. The outage will take place from 2-9 a.m. Sunday for customers from the corner of Pleasant Street and Foxcroft Road north, including the Maliseet village, Foxcroft Court, Smith, Lowery and Crawford roads.
For more information, call 532-2259.
