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 Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to 137 calls for service from Monday, July 18 to Sunday, July 24. The following incidents were among those addressed:
Monday, July 18
— Tr. Sylvia met with a family in Hodgdon who wanted help in dealing with their juvenile son. The mother reported to Tr. Sylvia that her son had stolen money from her and wanted some guidance in how to handle the situation. The investigation is ongoing.
Tuesday, July 19
— Tr. Endre stopped a vehicle on I-95. The operator had a suspended license status and was on two sets of bail conditions. After a search of the vehicle and urine test; the male was arrested for operating after suspension and violating conditions of release. The urine test showed positive for methamphetamine.
— Cpl. Michaud, Troopers Curtin, Casavant, and Luce responded to Eagle Lake for a report of a mentally disturbed individual who was smashing windows at a public pavilion at the Eagle Lake boat landing. Tr. Curtin arrived at the scene first and was able to take the subject into custody without incident. Once Tr. Curtin had handcuffed the individual and was speaking with a mental health worker, the individual became uncooperative and began to kick and flail his legs. He also spit on Tr. Luce and inside Tr. Curtin’s cruiser. The 28-year-old male subject was secured with leg restraints and a spit hood and was transported to the NMMC in Fort Kent.
Wednesday, July 20
— Cpl. Quint issued a summons to a 16-year-old juvenile after he threw an end-table around the family living room and into the TV. The male was upset at his mother and stated she never listens to him. While the two were discussing an issue the male became upset causing the damage, estimated at approximately $600.
— Tr. Luce arrested a man in Allagash for a harassment order violation. The arrestee and the victim have had an ongoing dispute; the two are neighbors. During Tr. Luce’s investigation he watched video footage of the man purposely harassing the victim by blowing an air horn while the victim was outside. Tr. Luce also watched video of the arrestee spraying a liquid on the property line that had an odor like skunk urine.
Thursday, July 21
— Tr. Pescitelli received a complaint regarding a harassment between a mother, her son, and two other males. Tr. Pescitelli responded and upon investigation discovered that the two younger males had driven onto the lawn of the mother’s residence, gotten out of the vehicle and were threatening the son as well as the mother. Assisted by Sgt. Jeff Clark, the two younger males were found and arrested for terrorizing.
Saturday, July 23
— Troopers Bell and Endre investigated an assault in Linneus. Two females were involved in a physical altercation, but refused to press charges. One female was brought to another residence for the night.
Sunday, July 24
— Tr. Bell investigated a burglary of a camp in the Forkstown area. The investigation is ongoing.
