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 Maine State Police responded to the following incidents from Sunday, July 12 to Saturday, July 18.
Sunday, July 12
Trooper Bell stopped a car in Houlton after observing its poor operation. The male driver showed multiple signs of impairment during standardized field sobriety tests and was arrested for criminal operating under the influence. Sgt. Fuller assisted at the scene.
Monday, July 13
Trooper Sylvia responded to the Drews Lake Road for a report of criminal mischief. The caller reported seeing her ex-boyfriend running though her yard and then noticed damage to her mailbox. The investigation is ongoing.
Tuesday, July 14
Trooper Lilley responded to Smyrna for a construction accident. Workers were loading a bulldozer onto a trailer and the bulldozer tipped off the trailer and onto its side in the ditch. The operator was not hurt and the bulldozer was righted and put back on the trailer.
Wednesday, July 15
Trooper Sucy responded to a vehicle crash in Hodgdon, where a vehicle that was turning into a driveway was struck by another vehicle traveling behind it. The operator of the second vehicle was arrested on an outstanding warrant.
Trooper Hafford worked as an ERT on July 16,17,18 to assist Maine Crimes Unit in a homicide investigation.
Sgt. Haines was activated throughout the week as a member of the Tactical Team on the Parkman man-hunt.
Saturday, July 18
Trooper Sylvia responded to a burglary complaint in Merrill. The owner of the unoccupied home had driven by and observed a vehicle in the driveway. The homeowner called her husband and a friend who confronted one adult male and one juvenile male and discovered that the adult was stealing copper. The two subjects remained on scene until Tpr. Sylvia arrived. The 55-year-old male was charged with burglary.
