Editor’s Note: An arrest or summons does not constitute a finding of guilt. An individual charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at criminal proceedings.
HOULTON, Maine — The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Feb. 7-13, including the following.
Sunday, Feb. 6
FRENCHVILLE — Trooper Martin was patrolling in Frenchville when he observed a vehicle with numerous defects. Tr. Martin initiated a traffic stop and found that the male operator had bail conditions not to possess any drugs or alcohol. The man had search and test conditions as well. Tr. Martin smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Tr. Martin searched the man’s vehicle and found drug paraphernalia and marijuana. Tr. Marin summonsed the man for violating his conditions of release.
Monday, Feb. 7
FRENCHVILLE — Tr. Desrosier was driving through Frenchville and observed a vehicle with its hazards activated. He stopped to check on the occupants and found the vehicle was stuck in the snow, could not get traction and had other mechanical issues. Further investigation revealed the driver had a warrant for his arrest. The driver had his daughter with him so Tr. Desrosier brough them both to the Fort Kent Police Department and helped the man arrange for bail and for a ride. The man posted bail and was released without incident.
OAKFIELD — Tr. Castonguay was conducting traffic enforcement in Oakfield when he observed a vehicle with an expired inspection. After stopping the vehicle and investigating, he found the vehicle was not inspected, not registered, and the driver did not have proof of insurance. He issued a traffic summons for the inspection and insurance violations and a criminal summons for the registration violation.
FRENCHVILLE — Tr. Martin was patrolling Route 1 in Frenchville when he observed a vehicle traveling over the posted speed limit. Tr. Martin initiated a traffic stop and found that the female operator had a suspended license. Tr. Martin issued the female a summons for operating after suspension and a warning for the speed. A licensed passenger was allowed in the vehicle to drive the vehicle.
WALLAGRASS — Tr. Curtin received a shoplifting complaint from a local store in Wallagrass advising they had a male on video stealing items. The store was familiar with the man and advised they only wanted the items back. Tr. Curtin met with the 39-year old Caribou man, who admitted to taking the items and gave them to Tr. Curtin to return. The man was issued a trespass notice for the store.
STACYVILLE — Tr. Saucier arrested a 40-year old Stacyville man on a warrant that had been recently issued. Tr. Saucier transported the man to the Troop F Barracks, where he was able to make bail.
Wednesday, Feb. 9
SMYRNA — Tr. Merchant learned that a man in Smyrna had an active no-bail warrant for violating his conditions of release/pretrial supervision. Tr. Merchant went to an address in Smyrna and was able to locate and arrest the man. Tr. Merchant transported the man to the Aroostook County Jail.
ISLAND FALLS — Tr. Barnard learned that an Island Falls man had an active no-bail warrant for violating his conditions of release/pretrial supervision. Tr. Barnard went to an address in Island Falls and was able to locate the man. Tr. Barnard placed the man under arrest and transported him to the Aroostook County Jail.
Thursday, Feb. 10
CASTLE HILL — Tr. Rider was conducting traffic enforcement in Castle Hill when he observed a vehicle with an expired inspection and expired registration. He stopped the vehicle and after an investigation determined that not only was the car not inspected or registered, but the driver had no insurance. Tr. Rider issued the driver a traffic summons for all three offenses and had the vehicle towed from the roadway.
HODGDON — Tr. Castonguay was conducting traffic enforcement in Hodgdon and observed a vehicle speeding in a posted 50-mph zone. He stopped the vehicle and after an investigation found that this was the same vehicle, with a different driver, that he stopped on Feb. 7 in Oakfield. The vehicle was still not registered or inspected. Tr. Castonguay issued the driver a warning for speeding and for the expired inspection and issued a criminal summons for the vehicle not being registered.
MONTICELLO — Cpl. Quint has been investigating a theft of cash from a local convenience store in Monticello. Cpl. Quint had determined a suspect and conducted an interview where he was able to get a confession. Cpl. Quint issued a summons for theft in this case.
LITTLETON– Tr. Cotton was patrolling Route 1 in Littleton when he observed a vehicle with a defective headlight. Tr. Cotton initiated a traffic stop and found the female operator had a suspended license. Tr. Cotton issued the operator a criminal summons for operating after suspension and allowed the female to drive the vehicle from the scene due to her having an infant in the vehicle with her.
HOULTON — Tr. Cotton was traveling on Route 1 in Houlton when he ran a registration check of a vehicle in front of him. Tr. Cotton learned the female registered owner of the car had an active warrant for failing to appear. Tr. Cotton initiated a traffic stop, identified the operator as the registered owner and placed her under arrest. Tr. Cotton transported the female to the Houlton Barracks, where she posted bail and was released.
MONTICELLO — A local female called to report she was being harassed by her neighbor at an apartment complex in Monticello. Tr. Cotton responded to the scene and interviewed both parties. The investigation revealed that both parties have a history of not getting along and began to yell expletives at each other in the public parking lot. Tr. Cotton issued both parties a disorderly conduct warning.
Friday, Feb. 11
ORIENT/AMITY — At approximately 9:30 a.m., the Houlton Regional Communications Center received a report of a head-on collision on Route 1 at the Amity/ Orient town line between two tractor trailer units. It was reported that one operator was trapped in his vehicle. Tr. Hunter Cotton and Sgt. Chad Fuller responded to the scene. An investigation revealed that the operator of the 2021 Western Star was traveling north and crossed the centerline into the southbound lane of Route 1. The operator of the 2014 Peterbilt was traveling south and attempted to swerve into the northbound lane to avoid the collision but struck the oncoming truck head-on. The operator of the 2014 Peterbilt sustained minor injuries and the operator of the 2021 Western Star was LifeFlighted to Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor with serious injuries. The scene is being reconstructed and the investigation is ongoing.
Saturday, Feb. 12
STACYVILLE — Tr. Saucier and Aroostook County Sheriff’s office deputies arrested a 50-year old Stacyville man on an outstanding warrant for bail revocation out of Aroostook County. Tr. Saucier previously arrested the man a week prior on warrants from Penobscot County.
Sunday, Feb. 13
BRIDGEWATER — Tr. Kilcollins was conducting traffic enforcement on U.S. Route 1 in Bridgewater, when he met a vehicle driving over 100 mph in a posted 55-mph zone. Tr. Kilcollins stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver. She was issued a criminal summons for the violation.
FRENCHVILLE and HODGDON — While working traffic, Tr. Mahon charged a 37-year-old man for operating after suspension in Frenchville and Tr. Sylvia charged a 21-year old man for operating after suspension in Hodgdon.
From Dec. 9, 2021
HOULTON — Tr. Cotton was traveling through Houlton on Route 1 when he observed a vehicle with numerous defects. Tr. Cotton initiated a traffic stop and identified the male operator and female passenger. Tr. Cotton learned that the female passenger had a warrant for failing to appear for her court date. Tr. Cotton arrested the female and transported her to the Houlton Barracks. The female was able to post bail and was released.
