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 Troop F barrack in Houlton responded to the following incidents from Monday, May 9 to Sunday, May 15.
Monday, May 9
– Trooper Sucy was requested as a Drug Recognition Expert from Houlton Police. The man was stopped for a traffic infraction and suspected to be impaired. After conducting an evaluation, it was determined the man was impaired on CNS stimulants, narcotic analgesics, and cannabis. The man was arrested by HPD.
– Trooper Casavant was called to Mars Hill for a report of criminal mischief. A male subject reportedly had his tires slashed in the night and the case remains under investigation.
– Troopers Saucier and Sylvia responded to Cary Plantation on an anonymous call of a man there violating his bail conditions. No violation was found during a subsequent search, but the 46 year old man was arrested on an active warrant out of Bangor District Court for theft.
Thursday, May 12
– Trooper Casavant was called to St. Agatha for a report of juveniles spinning up a farm field. The 18-year-old males were located and the unregistered vehicle was towed due to being stuck, but was not operated on a public way. The owner did not want to pursue charges and the two males were warned for trespassing.
– Troopers Bell and Endre, and Sgt. Fuller investigated a domestic violence assault in Bridgewater. The female suspect fled on foot after biting and hitting her live-in boyfriend and biting a female third party. A canine track was conducted with the female suspect found and arrested. The male victim was on bail, which he violated with an extremely high breath alcohol concentration. The male was also arrested. The third party female did not want to press charges.
Friday, May 13
– Trooper Darcy charged a 29-year-old Linneus female for violation of conditions of release. The woman was at the Troop F barracks for an unrelated matter and failed a drug test.
Saturday, May 14
– Sgt. Clark arrested a Shin Pond man after the man through his wife’s clothes outside and set them on fire. Sgt. Clark conducted an investigation into the incident and was able to arrest the man without incident.
Sunday, May 15
– Trooper Pescitelli responded to a structure fire in Littleton at the request of the Littleton Fire Department. The home owner was upset about the amount of fire fighters on his property and was not being cooperative with the ambulance crew that was at the scene. Tr. Pescitelli spoke with the EMT’s and Fire Chief and determined no crime had been committed. The man had calmed down and said he would be fine; he refused any help that was presented to him. The man’s home is a total loss.
– Trooper Sylvia began investigating a report of a stolen purse in Amity. The purse went missing three days ago and was first believed to have been misplaced, but after never locating the purse the family now believes it to be stolen and they have a suspect in mind. The case remains under investigation.
