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On 06/15/2021, Tr. On 07/31/2022, Cpl. Roy charged the 32-year-old Mars Hill man with a Class B Felony for Failing to Comply with the Sex Offender Registry. BAILEY was observed operating an ATV a high rate of speed on Route 219, after passing Trooper Pyburn. Physic arrested James Belleau II for OUI. The vehicle was towed and WASSO was placed under arrest. Lemieux stopped the. or 1-800-924-2261 Ext. Gullicksen was booked at York County Jail without incident. Sgt. Leblanc was charged accordingly on all charges. The driver, Shaquille Wright had a warrant for DV Assault and VCR. Tr. Martin placed the male under arrest. Media Center Tr. TTY: (888) 524-7900. The young male was stopped at MM 43 and was summonsed for criminal speed. Court documents show a special team of state troopers uses methods vulnerable to racial bias. Bourdelais responded to a single vehicle crash on the Maine Turnpike in Scarborough for a vehicle into the guardrail. Tr. Cote, a 29 year veteran, has served as deputy chief for the past two years and is the former commanding officer for Troop F in Houlton. Troopers arrived on scene first and made contact with ANNA and JAMES PIERCE. Click here to learn more. Additionally, the male had bail conditions that prohibited him from committing new criminal acts. Physic arrested James Belleau II for OUI. The family assisted in giving some locations in Mass that Martinez may go to. Hines. On 07/26/2022, Cpl. Brief Synopsis: Tr. To schedule your PFT reach out to the Maine State Police Training Unit at 207-877-8028 or nicole.hubbard@maine.gov. February 28, 2022. Cotton was conducting traffic enforcement in Smyrna when he observed an unregistered ATV operating on the public way. Attached is a photo of Kimberly Pushard (front) and Angela Bussell (back). By now, many of us know that Maine's population is on the rise. The Bangor Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for 38-year-old Graham Lacher of Norridgewock who was last seen Monday, June 6, 2022 at approximately 4:40 p.m. running away from the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center at 656 State Street in Bangor. . On 08/02/2022, Cpl. TOPSHAM (WGME) - A woman is in critical condition after being shot by police in Topsham. Incident Type: minor in possession of liquor. On 06/16/21 Tr. It was then observed that it had made a quick right turn before the Hub and the driver was fleeing on foot. Alexander has a suspended driver's license for OUI and is currently on bail with conditions not to possess alcohol. She was arrested and brought to Rumford PD to meet with the bail commissioner without incident. He was put through field sobriety tests and subsequently arrested. The unit consisted of a handful of State Troopers armed with limited equipment and provided support to law enforcement agencies throughout the State of Maine. Cote stopped Darnell Coolidge (57) of Litchfield on Alfred Plourde Parkway just off Exit 80 in Lewiston. Cote stopped Darnell Coolidge (57) of Litchfield on Alfred Plourde Parkway just off Exit 80 in Lewiston. A perimeter was established, with the assistance of the Cumberland County Sheriffs Department, and Trooper Jamo negotiated with the male for over an hour until he finally agreed to comply. Two women from Maine missing since Tuesday after getting lost while trying to drive home have been safely located, police said Sunday night. On 07/27/2022, Cpl. 9, Houlton: (207) 532-5400 The involved vehicle pulled over at the Freeport/Durham town line. While Tr. On 4/7/21 Cpl. On 05/12/2021, Trooper Watson saw a vehicle with multiple defects traveling south on Rt 26 near the Post Office. Watson stopped a vehicle with no inspection sticker on the Howes Corner Rd in Turner. Lemieux quickly informed him; he was a State Trooper. The passenger, Joshua Spencer of W. Paris, return indicated he had an active warrant for FTA for felony OAR. Maine State Police Troop D Commander Lt. Patrick Hood speaks Tuesday during a news conference in Augusta about increased efforts to crack down on unsafe motorists and other motor vehicle laws. The incident occurred in Milbridge. His vehicle was towed away. McCoy was arrested and charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol. Harvey Springer, 27, a transient, was summoned on Feb. 26 on a charge of theft by . On 07/27/2022, Cpl. Sgt. The operator Ray Henriksen of Rhode Island was operating on a suspended drivers license. Brief Synopsis: On 7/12, Tr. On 4/21/2021 Troopers Knight and Harrington travelled to CMCC to assist Trooper Willard with a scenario driven Police Operations Course for Criminal Justice students. 9, Bangor: (207) 973-3700 BOUCHARD was on bail for disorderly conduct and terrorizing. Investigative Records and Record Requests, Troop J Weekly Report (07/25/22-07/31/22), Troop G Weekly Report - 02/20/2023 - 02/26/2023, Troop G Weekly Report - 02/13/2023 - 02/19/2023, Troop G Weekly Report - 02/06/2023 - 02/12/2023, Troop G Weekly Report - 07/25/2022 - 07/31/2022, Maine State Police Make Arrest in Mexico Homicide, Det. A male fled Hannaford and was later located on a suspected stolen bike nearby. Watson stopped a vehicle with multiple defects on the Haines Corner Rd. Oxford County advised their Deputy on scene had out of control subjects that were in a stolen motor vehicle. Sara M Parsons. Members of the Maine State Police and the Sebago police department gather outside 331 Hancock Pond Road in Sebago, ME on Saturday, March 5, 2016. The Troopers located the man, and he stated the people were encroaching on his property and he was upset at them. On 04/24/21, Corporal Casey stopped a vehicle for speeding at 117 mph in a legal 55mph zone. Maine State Police are celebrating their 100-year anniversary during 2021. The lane was closed due to construction. Flynn (Troop K) responded and conducted a commercial motor vehicle inspection. The Ashland Police Chief received a call from a resident reference to disposing of some blasting caps. UPDATE:Bret Libby has been safely located. JAMES was extremely disorderly and uncooperative. Watson stopped a vehicle with multiple defects on the College Rd in Greene. Tr. On 04/06/21 Tr James received a traffic complaint on I295 in the Freeport area on a silver Chevy pickup truck being all over the road. Fitts was located and arrested at the residence. The driver, Leonardo Machado of Massachusetts, stated he ran over something at mile 17 which punctured his fuel tank. HOULTON, Maine The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Jan. 23-29, 2023, including the following. He was also cited for the inspection sticker violation. Watson noticed a gold Cadillac CTS with an expired inspection sticker at the Red Roof in Leeds. An announcement will be made when we resume the acceptance of new applications for the BLETP. On 08/04/2022, Cpl. Cote stopped Ashley Fisher (37) of Auburn in the ME Turnpike Park and Ride at Exit 80 in Lewiston. The posted speed limit on I-95 is 70 mph. The vehicle then passed another vehicle on Rt. The male was issued a juvenile summons for the violation and his parents were contacted to come get him and the vehicle. James took an intoxilyzer test and blew over the legal limit. Shannon Moss, spokesperson for the Maine Department of Public Safety, confirmed the death . Nunez, who grew up in Massachusetts, thought he would pursue a career in medicine. A DRE determined Lovell was impaired, and hewas charged accordingly. On 04/24/2021, Trooper Pyburn and Corporal Russell assisted Paris PD locating and arresting Sean Meehan, after a reported aggravated DV assault in the town of Paris. Summaries may be minimally edited. Cropper was using his LTI 20/20 TruVision laser at the Beech Ridge Rd overpass while northbound in Scarborough. or 1-800-432-7381 Ext. The Maine State Police barracks are pictured in Bangor on Feb. 18, 2021. On Saturday, August 6, Maine's . Fuller had the vehicle towed. The juvenile was subsequently detained. If you are currently certified as a full time law enforcement officer, please contact Corporal Caleb McGary at caleb.mcgary@maine.gov or 207-877-8004. The driver continued to yell and slowly move forward, Tr. The female also had an active no bail warrant for her arrest. CASTONGUAY. Lemieux conducted a motor vehicle stop and identified the driver as Seth Miller of South Portland. The 911 caller told police that a child was not breathing, Shannon Moss, spokesperson for the Maine Department of Public Safety, said in a news release Monday. He is a white male, 509, 172 lbs. The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) reported that a registered Sex Offender in Mars Hill had not complied with the required verification paperwork since 2017. On 04/10/21 Tr. Lemieux turned around and activated the police cruisers emergency blue lights and siren. or 1-800-924-2261 Ext. Somerset County Sheriff Sgt. On February 18, Trooper Levesque and Trooper Curtin responded to a Van Buren residence after US Probation and Parole called requesting they check a male subject whose ankle monitor was not working, and they were unable to get ahold of the male. A U-Haul was traveling North on Rt. Trooper Willard pulled to the shoulder and let the Jeep pass once again. You can find your local Troop Barracks by clicking here. The trailer was loaded with frozen hash browns and the spur was closed for several hours during the morning commute. The male has been charged for OAS four times in the past month by different Troopers. The Maine State police uses: He is due to appear in Caribou District Court in October. Lemieux initiated a motor vehicle stop on I-295 in Falmouth. Lemieux was traveling north on I-295 in Cumberland when he noticed a vehicle in front of him riding on the fog line. The involved vehicle passed Tr. He was charged accordingly. 9, Houlton: (207) 532-5400 He has not had his property surveyed and said it was his neighbors responsibility. Tr. or 1-800-432-7381 Ext. Lemieux conducted a motor vehicle stop. On 05/16/2021, Trooper Pyburn and Corporal Russell responded to Western Ave in Paris, for a report of a disturbance and possible DV incident. On 07/29/2022, Cpl. The Maine State Police (MSP) is the state police agency for Maine, which has jurisdiction across the state. AMARI performed several standard and non-standard field sobriety tests. On 07/26/2022, Cpl. Tr. 9, Bangor: (207) 973-3700 Lacher was a voluntary patient but is now considered involuntary. The male thought that a vehicle had gone off the road. The South Portland Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for 35-year-old Candace Beaudoin of South Portland. Nobody was located inside either building. Androscoggin County Sheriff's deputies . The plates were also false attached. As a result of a call for a welfare check Corporal Owen Reed arrested Daniel Bergin (42) of Blue Hill for Possession of Firearms by Felon after a search warrant was drafted and his home was search, resulting in the recovery of four firearms. A .45 caliber Springfield semi-automatic pistol was located jammed between two boxes in the right rear trunk area of the vehicle, behind where one of the male passengers had been sitting. A search was conducted, and the vehicle was towed away. On Saturday, August 6, 2022, shortly before 1:00 pm, the Mexico Police Department responded to a home at 32 Intervale Avenue in Mexico after a 911 call was received indicating there had been a shooting in the home. On 07/31/2022, Tr. HAMILTON later confirmed his name. On 05/30/2021, Tr. The female was taken by ambulance to the hospital. As a result of a traffic stop in Blue Hill, Corporal Owen Reed charged Christopher Parks (56) with Operating After Suspension-Infraction. In the span of two days Troopers contacted 29 vehicles resulting in 3 VSACs and 1 USACs being issued. James stopped Alec Miller (37 of Brunswick) for an inspection violation. Their bodies were found Tuesday morning by Androscoggin County Sheriff's Department deputies in a home at 205 Tripp Lake . Latest Releases. Tr. Pulitzer Prize-winning editor Rebecca Corbett returns to Waterville for 'She Said' screening downtown. The male driver was given a summons for OAS. Augusta, Maine 04333-0104, Phone: (207) 626-3805 26 in Woodstock. Sutton had a class B- Burglary Warrant from Lewiston as well as a Probation Revocation. Miller was cited appropriately. Roman had also been stopped the week prior by Cpl. Libby was not wearing clothing at the time. Cotton charged the 41-year-old Smyrna man with Operating after Suspension and Violation of Condition of Release. The driver, Joshua Stevens (32) had recently finished his sentence in Warren for drug trafficking. We WILL continue to accept applications from officers currently certified in Maine, as we anticipate hiring for the February 2019 Recruit Training Troop. Investigative Records and Record Requests, Troop G Weekly Report - 02/20/2023 - 02/26/2023, Troop G Weekly Report - 02/13/2023 - 02/19/2023, Troop G Weekly Report - 02/06/2023 - 02/12/2023, Troop B Weekly Report 05/24/2021-05/31/2021, Troop B Weekly Report 05/17/2021 - 05/23/2021, Troop B Weekly Report 04/26/2021-05/02/2021. Several people stopped and helped the driver get out of the truck as it sustained heavy damage. Watson stopped a vehicle on Maguire Hill Rd. The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital. Last Tuesday, Androscoggin County Sheriff's deputies discovered the bodies of two men at a Poland home. Trooper Willard eventually stopped the vehicle on Main Street in Yarmouth for a speed infraction. On 06/15/2021, Tr. Police have arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with a string of commercial burglaries in Portland over nine days earlier this month. If you see Mark Hagen please call the Cape Elizabeth Police Department at 207.874.8575. Tr James was able to observe the erratic operation and make the traffic stop in Topsham. He was summonsed for the speed. Bragg had sold the vehicle in question to her boyfriends nephew Diego Martinez out of Sabattus. Troopers conducted interviews with the previous owner, Dolsie Bragg. He was charged with Operating after Suspension and Possession of a Suspended License. Alcohol was visible in the vehicle. POTTER was placed under arrest. VISCONTI had an expired/suspended license out of Massachusetts. in Poland with no inspection sticker. Dias was stopped for speed, and as a result of investigation, it was found he was operating on a suspended license. Phillips was just behind Warden Lounder and was able to assist him in apprehending the subject once he finally came to a stop on his own accord. The child's death was reported Christmas morning around 7:37 a.m. James responded to a two-vehicle crash on I295 in Brunswick. Tr. Lemieux locked the speed of the vehicle at 77mph. On 02/15/2023, Troopers Phillips & Wilcox responded to a two-vehicle personal injury crash at mile marker 36 in Saco. Chloe Teboe (NEWS CENTER Maine) 8/7/2022. Desrosier was conducting traffic enforcement in Van Buren when he stopped a vehicle for defective equipment. On 08/03/2022, Cpl. Russell and Tr. Tr. On 05/29/2021, Tr. Charges are pending based on follow-up with Howard. On 07/31/2022, Tr. Watson stopped a vehicle with a loud exhaust in Turner. A bail check was conducted which yielded nothing further. He showed his cruiser and some of his equipment to children and adults attending the event. He was charged accordingly and released to a licensed driver. Once on scene, officers were able to de-escalate the situation. The Maine State Police's Proactive Criminal Enforcement Team faces new scrutiny after a trooper was . Tellier will be arraigned later this week in Oxford County Superior Court. 04/27 - The US Secret Service informed MSP Honor Guard that they had a line of duty death of a uniformed officer on the property of President Bush in Kennebunkport. Somerset County Sheriff Sgt. 9, Houlton: (207) 532-5400 Find out if you have what it takes to be a Trooper. Click here to read Colonel John Cote's welcome message. Tr. He was transported to the South Portland Police Department and was released on bail. Maine State Police said there . A traffic stop was initiated once the vehicle turned onto Forrest Ave. Trooper Willard found the vehicle to be operated by a John Berry of Casco. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Thank you for your interest in the Maine State Police. The travel lane was closed for several hours during the morning commute. Trooper Willard continued north on 295, but observed the vehicle continue past 5A and merge back onto 295. On 05/14/2021, Troopers James and Stewart responded to a tractor trailer unit at mile 16 south in Yarmouth which was dumping diesel fuel into the roadway. Vehicles. Non-Emergency Lemieux conducted a motor vehicle stop at the Maine Mall for an expired inspection. Martin and Lt. Johnson were on an escort detail in Merrill. Lemieux was traveling south on Rt. Maine State Police arrest St. Albans man on multiple charges after driving through I-295 Construction Zone. The vehicle was by itself and operating at around 55 mph in the posted 65. After a brief investigation, it was determined the driver, Joseph Simonet (36) of St. Albans, was driving under the influence. Hines. Hink arrived and assisted Cpl. State police have ruled the deaths of two young men found in a Poland home on Tuesday a double homicide. An officer shot the woman near the Merrymeeting Bridge in Topsham on Route 196 around 3 p.m. Monday. The vehicle appeared to have a loud exhaust. A 17-year-old boy from Minot was recorded at 107 mph in the 70-mph zone. Now charged in a double homicide in Poland last week, the 46-year-old Aldrich's criminal history spans decades, as well as several areas of the Maine landscape. The driver was removed from the vehicle and was identified as Keith Bouchard. He was last seen wearing a pink shirt and gray pants. Tr. There are currently no active alerts Learn more. Merchant placed her under arrest. 9, Bangor: (207) 973-3700 or 1-800-452-4664 Ext. Tr. It took several miles to catch up with the vehicle. On 05/18/2021, Tr. 9, Capt. Tr. Berwick police responded to a shooting at Katabel Lane at 7:48 a.m. Thursday. Libby has been in crisis for at least the last two days. or 1-800-924-2261 Ext. or 1-800-432-7381 Ext. or 1-800-924-2261 Ext. Police are continuing to investigate the case. Tr. He was arrested and transported to jail without incident. Zachary Titus (28) of Ohio was arrested & charged with OUI - Alcohol. Steven Gray (30) was also with the vehicle. Cote stopped Lodia Ismael (24) of Portland on the ME Turnpike northbound in Portland. with brown hair and blue eyes. On 01/29/2023, Tr. Fuller pulled the individual over. Martinez had multiple warrants at the time. Watson stopped a vehicle with no license plate in Livermore. Alexander was arrested and charged with Operating After Suspension and Violating Conditions of Release. Lemieux behind him. Tr. Christopher Maurer, 45, of Maine, was charged on seven counts for actions taken during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the Capitol . Now that the court has denied that petition, the case will return to the federal court in Maine, possibly for a trial on the central claims of the lawsuit. Sutton was transported to the Androscoggin County Jail without incident. Hink was requested to respond to Waterford Road in Norway for a Burglary in progress where multiple doors were open on two businesses. This stemmed from a traffic stop on June 8th when Brough used her sisters license as her own. Nadeau stopped Richard Buddy Edwards of Greene for Criminal speed. Investigative Records and Record Requests, Troop G Weekly Report - 02/20/2023 - 02/26/2023, Troop G Weekly Report - 02/13/2023 - 02/19/2023, Troop G Weekly Report - 02/06/2023 - 02/12/2023, Troop G Weekly Report - 01/30/2023 - 02/05/2023, Troop G Weekly Report - 01/23/2023 - 01/29/2023. On 04/15/21, Tr. Cotton conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the male operator, who initially provided a false name. Since 2015, the Maine State Police disciplined at least 19 officers. Upon arriving, it was eventually determined the female was not a danger to herself; however, it was learned that assaults between the female and her husband had taken place the day and night prior. The vehicle displayed FL PC 5WCF50, and was registered to Enterprise. On 04/30/21, Troopers Knight and Stewart responded to Otisfield for a female who was potentially harming herself. Her vehicle was towed away and she was arrested on the warrant. Maine man who swung at Capitol officers during Jan. 6 riot charged. subsequent interviews were conducted. On 05/01/2021 a Level 1 funeral was conducted in conjunction with USSS HG, MSP Motor Unit, NHSP Honor Guard Troopers, NH pipes and Drums, Portsmouth NH HG, Troop A, and Troop B Troopers. Cotton identified the male and learned his drivers license was suspended, and he had 4 active arrest warrants. Martin asked the female to consent to a blood draw. Tr. The rear passenger, Quentin Kelley of Mexico, had an active warrant for DV Terrorizing and Terrorizing. The data shows Maine's population had the biggest percentage increase of the. Freeport Officer Rice assisted. Her Maine drivers license was suspended. State police in New Hampshire and Maine have since issued alerts seeking help finding the missing women. The driver, Joshua Swett was still suspended. On 06/19/2021, Cpl. Watson noticed a suspicious vehicle behind Canton Variety. On 06/19/2021, Tr. The driver rolled down the window and asked what he was being pulled over for. Lemieux advised him for speeding. Her vehicle was towed away. Martin put the male through field sobriety and at the conclusion of the test advised the male he was too impaired to be driving. 3,291 were here. Jontes mother was called and she was brought down to provide a ride for Jonte and the passenger. Tr. #403.) He was issued a summons for speed. This was the final class of the semester and many of the students are currently in hiring processes. in Lewiston. Blake was found to be impaired and had several empty twisted teas from a cold six pack. Brief Synopsis: Tr. HOULTON, Maine The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Jan. 9-15, 2023, including the following. He made contact with the driver who was identified as Kevin Carroll (34) of Standish. Dec. 27Maine State Police are investigating the death of a 3-year-old in the Lincoln County community of Edgecomb. 1 in Falmouth. Barnard responded to the individuals residence and took possession of the blasting caps. Upon investigation, the operator was found to be in possession of liquor. Lemieux stopped an 18-year old male from Massachusetts that was traveling at 104 mph. A high-risk motor vehicle stop was conducted. Logan was issued a summons for OAS. On 04/12/21, Tr. On 07/29/2022, Cpl. On 04/21/21, Tr. On 5/24/2021, Tr. On 5/13/2021, Trooper Willard stopped ME PC 7304XZ for a vehicle defect along Route 108 in Canton. On 04/23/21, Tr. 0. BALLARD was placed under arrest and the vehicle was towed. On 4/24/2021 Trooper Willard stopped a black Ford Taurus sedan for operating without lights after dark. At one point, Tr. The victim did not want to pursue the issue beyond a trespass warning, which he was issued without incident. Deputies with the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Department found the . Oldham admitted he left for Vegas and returned thinking the warrants would be gone. "Congratulations and welcome!" said Maine State Police, in a news release. JAMES was transported to the Oxford County Jail where he was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Failure to Submit to Arrest. Court records bear that out. On 08/05/2022, Tr. Logan Lawson, 32, of Ellsworth was arrested on two outstanding warrants charging failure to appear on Feb. 22. Brief Synopsis: Tr. Freeport PD assisted with the stop. Ellis responded to a report from ME Turnpike maintenance personnel of an erratic commercial vehicle northbound in Wells. Watson stopped a vehicle for defects on Rt. On 05/29/2021, Tr. Lemieux turned around in attempt to catch up with the vehicle. SOLON A Solon man was arrested Sunday morning after a two-hour standoff with police, according to the Somerset County Sheriff's Office. The vehicle finally pulled over near the Freeport line. Watson stopped a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker on the Merrill Rd. A search of the vehicle was conducted per one set of conditions and a container of Fireball Whiskey was located. A routine query of the registration was conducted, and it showed it belonged to a Kayla Clifford of Bridgton. 125 in Freeport. Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit said it opened a suspicious death or deaths . Tr. On Saturday, August 6, 2022, shortly before 1:00 pm, the Mexico Police Department responded to a home at 32 Intervale Avenue in Mexico after a 911 call was received indicating there had been a shooting in the home. Danny speaks with Ken Janson, longtime . Tr. Brief Synopsis: Tr. We have currently been operating under the terms of an agreement . On 08/07/2022, Cpl. Sgt. Jeff LoveOffice of Professional Standards. Merchant was responding the female crashed the truck into a ditch and was requesting an ambulance.