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 — The Houlton Police Department responded to the following incidents from Sunday, Dec. 8, to Saturday, Dec. 14.
Sunday, December 8
8:49 a.m. — Officer Nason responded to McSheffery Road to do a welfare check.
3:35 p.m. — Officer Nason responded to Columbia Street to do a welfare check.
4:29 a.m. — Officer Nason responded to Green Street to check out an active burglary alarm.
5:28 p.m. — Officer Nason responded Mechanic Street to investigate a report of assault.
7:56 p.m. — Officer Drew responded to Green Street to check out an active burglary alarm.
11:15 p.m. — Sgt. Crouse responded to Charles Street to investigate a report of a missing person.
Monday, December 9
9:27 a.m. — ACO Upton responded to Hillview Avenue for an animal complaint.
11:02 a.m. — Officer Bickford responded to Water Street to check out a suspicious item.
12:16 p.m. — Officer York responded to Military Street to assist another agency.
2:27 p.m. — Officer Bickford responded to Military Street to do a welfare check.
10:14 p.m. — Sgt. Wampler responded to Randall Avenue to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
Tuesday, December 10
2:33 p.m. — Officer Bickford responded to Bangor Street to summons a 25-year-old Houlton female for disorderly conduct.
4:22 p.m. — Officer Sucy responded to Franklin Avenue to serve a restraining order.
10:09 p.m. — Cpl. Duff responded to Clover Circle to check out suspicious activity.
Wednesday, December 11
2:18 p.m. — Officer Nason responded to Porter Settlement Road to check out a 9-1-1 hang up call.
4:07 p.m. — Officer Nason responded to Clover Circle to check out a suspicious vehicle.
Thursday, December 12
6:52 a.m. — Officer Nason responded to Pine Drive to check out a 9-1-1 hang-up call.
7:53 a.m. — Lt. Pelletier responded to North Street to check out an active burglary alarm.
8:23 a.m. — ACO Upton responded to High Street for an animal complaint.
8:41 a.m. — Officer Nason responded to Grove Street to do a welfare check.
9:23 a.m. — Lt. Pelletier responded to Mechanic Street to do a welfare check.
10:42 a.m. — Officer Nason responded to Court Street to assist a citizen.
1:18 p.m. — Officer Norton responded to Military Street for an animal complaint.
3:04 p.m. — Officer Nason responded to Bangor Street to check out a report of debris in road.
3:35 p.m. — Det. Kennedy responded to Commonwealth Avenue to investigate a report of child abuse.
4:16 p.m. — Officer Nason responded to Sugarloaf Street to check out a reported disabled motor vehicle.
4:23 p.m. — Officer Norton responded to Bangor Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
5:36 p.m. — Officer Norton responded to North Street to check out a report of driving to endanger.
6:23 p.m. — ACO Upton responded to Hartford Street for an animal complaint.
6:27 p.m. — Officer Norton responded to North Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
Friday, December 13
9:49 a.m. — Officer York responded to Hillview Avenue to check out a report of a scam.
10:50 a.m. — Officer York responded to Military Street to serve a subpoena.
12:27 p.m. — Officer York responded to an animal complaint.
1:20 p.m. — Officer McGuire responded to Kelleran Street to arrest a 44-year-old Houlton male, Chester Sowards, for theft.
3:59 p.m. — Officer York responded to North Street to arrest a 34-year-old Presque Isle male, Michael Hafford, for theft and unlawful possession of scheduled drugs.
5:38 p.m. — Officer McGuire responded to Military Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
8:28 p.m. — Cpl. Duff responded to North Street to check out a disabled motor vehicle.
10:08 p.m. — Cpl. Duff responded to Porter Settlement Road to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
10:31 p.m. — Sgt. Wampler responded to Military Street to assist the Aroostook Sheriff’s Department.
Saturday, December 14
1:42 a.m. — Sgt. Wampler responded to Airport Road to check out an active burglary alarm.
4:03 a.m. — Sgt. Wampler responded to Airport Road to check out an active burglary alarm.
6:23 a.m. — Officer York responded to Airport Road to check out an active burglary alarm.
12:48 p.m. — Officer York responded to Ludlow Road to assist other agency.
12:49 p.m. — Officer McGuire responded to North Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
1:09 p.m. — Officer McGuire responded to Sugarloaf Street for an animal complaint.
1:10 p.m. — Officer York responded to the Port of Entry to summons a 54-year-old Ellsworth female for possession of marijuana.
2:12 p.m. — Officer McGuire responded to Court Street to check out an active burglary alarm.
4:13 p.m. — Officer York responded to Hollywood Road to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
4:14 p.m. — Officer York responded to Ludlow Road to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
5:14 p.m. — Officer York responded to Kelleran Street to check out a 9-1-1 hang-up call.
6:49 p.m. — Sgt. Wampler responded to Franklin Street for an animal complaint.
8:55 p.m. — Cpl. Duff responded to Hillview Avenue to investigate a report of disorderly conduct.
HPD Corner
With snow and ice now in the Shire town, make time to arrive at your destination safely.
Clear your vehicle of all ice and snow and leave for wherever you’re going a few minutes early, giving you extra time for any unexpected surprises.
Tis the season, so stay alert while driving. We all want to go home at the end of the day.
