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.
The Houlton Police Department investigated the following incidents from Sunday, Nov. 15 to Saturday, Nov. 21.
Sunday, Nov. 15
1:15 a.m. — Cpl Duff responded to Ludlow Road to check an active burglary alarm.
7:40 a.m. — Officer Boutilier and Officer Bickford responded to Green Street to investigate a report of theft.
10:14 a.m. — Officer Boutilier and Officer Bickford responded to Bangor Street to investigate an
erratic motor vehicle complaint.
12:29 p.m. — ACO Tingley responded to North Street for an animal complaint.
1:33 p.m. — Officer Boutilier responded to Hartford Street to assist another agency.
2:15 p.m. — Officer York responded to State Street to investigate a complaint.
4:17 p.m. — Officer York responded to Hillview Avenue to investigate a 9-1-1 hang-up.
6:05 p.m. — Cpl Duff responded to Chandler Street to investigate a report of suspicious activity.
6:18 p.m. — Cpl Duff responded to Pleasant Street for a wellbeing check.
8:59 p.m. — Officer York responded to Military Street to investigate a reported theft.
9:59 p.m. — Officer York responded to North St to investigate a report of suspicious activity.
Monday, Nov. 16
7:49 a.m. — Capt. Pelletier responded to North Street to investigate a reported kidnapping.
8:13 a.m. — Officer White responded to Hillview Avenue to investigate a reported burglary.
9:37 a.m. — Chief McKenna responded to North Road to remove a hazard from the road
1:34 p.m. — ACO Tingley responded to Columbia Street for an animal complaint.
5:19 p.m. — ACO Tingley responded to Highland Avenue for an animal complaint.
Tuesday, Nov. 17
7:55 a.m. — Officer Boutilier responded to West Street to serve a restraining order.
7:56 a.m. — Officer Boutilier responded to Porter Settlement Road to serve a restraining order.
10:50 a.m. — ACO Tingley responded to Cooks Brook Road for an animal complaint.
2:30 p.m. — ACO Tingley responded to Market Square for an animal complaint.
3:08 p.m. — Officer Boutilier responded to State Street to serve a restraining order.
3:21 p.m. — Officer Quint responded to Steelestone Street to serve a restraining order.
5:58 p.m. — Officer Smith responded to Ludlow Road to investigate a reported theft.
8:17 p.m. — Officer Smith responded to Elm Street to arrest a 25-year-old Oakfield man, Joshua Branscombe, for violating conditions of release.
Wednesday, Nov. 18
10:17 a.m. — Officer Bickford responded to Court Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
4:20 p.m. — Officer Boutilier responded to Ludlow Road to investigate a report of harassment.
Thursday, Nov. 19
1:44 p.m. — Officer Quint responded to Bird Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
5:55 p.m. — Officer Quint responded to North Street to investigate a burglar alarm.
Friday, Nov. 20
7:17 a.m. — Capt Pelletier responded to Clover Court to arrest a 28-year-old Houlton man, Gilbert Chaloux, on a charge of aggravated assault.
10:37 a.m. — Det. Nason responded to Bird Street to investigate a missing person report.
11:48 a.m. — Det. Nason responded to Market Square to summons a 24-year-old Houlton man, Lawrence Hardy, for violating condition of release.
12:29 p.m. — Capt. Pelletier responded to North Street to assist another agency.
2:45 p.m. — Det. Nason responded to Ludlow Road to arrest a 28-year-old Houlton man,
Philip Salb, on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer.
4:06 p.m. — Sgt. Wampler responded to Kelleran Street to investigate a 9-1-1 hang-up.
5:25 p.m. — Sgt. Wampler responded to Smyrna Street to investigate a report of suspicious activity.
7:37 p.m. — Officer Smith responded to Park Street to arrest a 51-year-old Houlton man, Thomas Sawyer, for violating condition of release.
10:18 p.m. — Sgt . Wampler responded to North Street to investigate a complaint.
10:24 p.m. — Officer Smith responded to Hartford Street to assist another agency.
Saturday, Nov. 21
7:38 a.m. — Capt. Pelletier responded to Ludlow Road to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
8:58 a.m. — Det. Nason responded to I-95 for an animal complaint.
6:54 p.m. — Officer Smith responded to Hogan Street to investigate a complaint.
HPD Corner
An ounce of prevention
Please lock your vehicle when leaving it parked. This simple action will deter would-be thieves from entering your vehicle.
Also when shopping, place our purchases in the truck or out of site, this too will help protect your vehicle and its contents from the roaming eyes of a thief. To report crimes, call the Houlton Police Dept. at 532-2287, Aroostook Sheriff Office at 532-3471, Maine State Police at 532-5400, or in case of emergency call 911
Happy Thanksgiving!
