Troop F Report
HOULTON — The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to the following central Aroostook incidents from Feb. 28-March 6.
Sunday, Feb. 28
Trooper Levesque assisted Limestone and Caribou police departments with a man that refused to stop for a Limestone officer. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle for speeding and it refused traveling into Caribou. Trooper Levesque and the other officers followed the vehicle to Cary Medical Center where it stopped in front of the emergency room. The man stated that he was having a medical emergency. Due to the officer’s from both departments not being certified on Field Sobriety Testing, Trooper Levesque administered the tests consequently leading to the man’s arrest for OUI. It was later determined the man was not impaired, but suffered from mental illness causing him to fail the test.
Trooper Levesque and his police canine “Vitz” were called to assist Caribou Police Department in locating a missing 16-year-old. Trooper Levesque started working the track; however, while working, the mother of the child located her at a local church.
Tuesday, March 1
Trooper Stoutamyer responded to a report of a family fight on the Mapleton Road in the town of Mapleton between husband and wife. They had been arguing, and there was a struggle where each person was assaultive towards each other. After consulting with Sgt. Jeff Clark, and Deputy District Attorney Carrie Linthicum, they did not feel it was appropriate to charge either party. The parties were separated.
Saturday, March 5
Trooper Michaud conducted a traffic stop in Mars Hill and as a result summonsed a 25-year-old Lincoln man for operating after suspension.
Trooper Saucier was called to a camp burglary in Masardis. The stove and propane tank was missing and is believed to have been taken recently according to a friend who checks on the camp. The case remains under investigation.
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.
