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 March 13-19.
Sunday, March 13
8:32 p.m. — Off. Janakis responded to Smyrna Street to assist a citizen.
8:46 p.m. — Off. Janakis responded to High Street to investigate a complaint.
11:43 p.m. — Off. Janakis responded to Military Street to investigate suspicious activity.
Monday, March 14
10:48 a.m. — Off. Bickford responded to South Street to summons a 32-year-old Houlton female for smoking in a vehicle with a minor under 18 present.
11:55 a.m. — Off. York responded to North Street to investigate a theft/forgery/fraud.
1:44 p.m. — Off. York responded to Military Street to investigate a 911 hang-up.
2:39 p.m. — Off. Bickford responded to Military Street to investigate a complaint.
3:13 p.m. — Off. Bickford responded to Military Street to summons a 22-year-old Houlton male for failing to obtain a driver’s license.
9:49 p.m. — Off. Smith responded to Spring Street to arrest a 43-year-old Houlton male, Johnathan Worthley, on a habitual motor vehicle offender charge.
10:16 p.m. — Off. York responded to Military Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
Tuesday, March 15
8:06 a.m. — ACO Tingley responded to Military Street for an animal complaint.
9:16 a.m. — Off. Bickford responded to Park Street to investigate a burglary.
1:17 p.m. — ACO Tingley responded to Park Street for an animal complaint.
3:45 p.m. — ACO Tingley responded to B Rd for an animal complaint.
7:18 p.m. — Off. York responded to Columbia Street to investigate suspicious activity.
10:13 p.m. — Off. Smith responded to North Street to investigate suspicious activity.
10:49 p.m. — Off. York responded to North Street to assist another agency.
11:06 p.m. — Off. Smith responded to North Street to arrest a 32-year-old Houlton female, Katie Britton, for operating while license suspended or revoked.
Wednesday, March 16
2:36 a.m. — Off. Smith responded to Maliseet Drive to investigate a 911 hang-up.
7:22 a.m. — Off. Quint responded to I-95 to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
7:50 a.m. — Capt. Pelletier responded to Bangor Street to investigate a burglar alarm.
12:38 p.m. — Off. Quint responded to Bangor Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
1:27 p.m. — Off. Quint responded to Bangor Street to investigate a disturbance.
3:17 p.m. — Off. Janakis responded to the HPD lobby to investigate suspicious activity.
4:11 p.m. — Off. Quint responded to Hillview Avenue to to summons a 33-year-old Littleton male and a 38-year-old Houlton female for operating after license suspension.
5:01 p.m. — ACO Tingley responded to Court Street for an animal complaint.
7:26 p.m. — Off. Janakis responded to Sugarloaf Court to arrest a 33-year-old Houlton male, Benjamin Weston, for operating under the influence.
9:21 p.m. — Sgt. Wampler responded to Reservoir Hill to investigate a complaint.
Thursday, March 17
11:39 a.m. — Off. Quint responded to North Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
4:46 p.m. — Off. Quint responded to North Street to summons a 19-year-old Linneus male for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer.
5:50 p.m. — Off. Janakis responded to Military Street to assist a citizen.
6:13 p.m. — Off. Janakis responded to Military Street to arrest a 33-year-old Houlton male, Robert Wright III, for a probation violation.
7:08 p.m. — Off. Janakis responded to Mill Street to investigate reported harassment.
Friday, March 18
4:26 a.m. — Sgt. Wampler responded to Military Street to investigate a complaint.
6:47 a.m. — Off. York responded to Water Street to investigate a burglar alarm.
12:42 p.m. — Off. Smith responded to North Street to summons a 39-year-old Houlton male for placing a tattoo on a person without a license.
1:28 p.m. — Off. Smith responded to Court Street for a welfare check.
8:29 p.m. — Off. Bickford responded to Court Street for an animal complaint.
Saturday, March 19
12:07 a.m. — Off. Bickford responded to Broadway to investigate a complaint.
6:23 a.m. — Off. York responded to Court Street to investigate a complaint.
8:22 a.m. — Off. York responded to Bangor Street to investigate a domestic disturbance.
10:04 a.m. — Off. McGuire responded to Franklin Ave to investigate a theft/forgery/fraud.
11:53 a.m. — Off. York responded to Commonwealth Avenue to investigate a civil dispute.
12:23 p.m. — Off. McGuire responded to Ludlow Road to summons a 59-year-old Littleton male for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer.
4:55 p.m. — Off. McGuire responded to Ludlow Road to summons a 19-year-old Houlton female for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer.
6:31 p.m. — Off. Smith responded to Ludlow Road to summons a 47-year-old Mattawamkeag female for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer.
HPD Corner
For your information: Anyone caught speeding may face fines such as these:
Speeding 1-9 mph over the limit: $119.
Speeding 10-14 mph over the limit: $137.
Speeding 15-19 mph over the limit: $185.
Speeding 20-24 mph over the limit: $215.
Speeding 25-29 over the limit: $263.
Speeding 30 over the limit is a criminal speed.
Should you expect a warning for the first time you get stopped? No.
