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.
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.
– Cpl. Hafford and Trooper Curtin worked with the group Community Voices and Fort Kent PD to present a mock fatal crash to the students at Fort Kent High School. The host of the event was retired Det. Brian Strout, who agreed to come back to the Valley and put the event on again. Det. Strout first hosted the mock in Fort Kent four years ago. The event was very well received by the students and facility at FKHS.
– Cpl. Michaud and Trooper Casavant were called out to a reported domestic assault in Westfield. The both parties reported being assaulted, but neither wanted to cooperate with law enforcement. The female was forcefully removed from the residence by the male and then broke a window trying to gain entry. The female suffered from mental issues and went to TAMC for treatment for cuts from the glass and a swollen and bruised arm. DA Todd Collins was consulted and based on the totality of the circumstances declined to prosecute. The female was in contact with family to come get her and was offered other services.
– Troopers from Troop F attended the Special Olympics Games held in Presque Isle and helped out by running the standing long jump event and handing out medals and awards. This marks the 30th consecutive year that Troop F has helped out at the Special Olympics, running the standing long jump event for the last 25 years. (Ret) Trooper John York was instrumental in beginning our involvement in the Games back in 1986 and after his retirement in 2004, Troop F Troopers kept the tradition going. This year there were approximately 300 athletes competing in the Games. Troop F was presented a plaque in recognition of their 30 years of participation.
