Troop F Report
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 133 calls for service from Sunday, August 7 to Sunday, August 14, 2016. The following incidents were among those addressed:
Sunday, August 7
– Tr. Endre was on Interstate-95 and assisting a motorist stopped on the shoulder when another vehicle passed his cruiser without changing lanes or reducing its speed. He stopped the vehicle and summonsed the operator for improper passing of emergency vehicle using lights.
Tuesday, August 9
– A 46-year-old male came into the Emergency Dept. of Houlton Regional Hospital that was alleging to have been beaten up by a 28-year-old man in Amity. HRH called and reported the assault to the State Police. Tr. Sucy was assigned to the assault case and interviewed both men and a witness. The investigation revealed that both men were mutual combatants and refused to press charges against the other if it meant that they would also be charged. No charges were filed.
Wednesday, August 10
– Cpl. Michaud stopped a vehicle for speeding in Bridgewater. The female operator was found to be under suspension for failing to file proof of insurance. She was cited for operating after suspension and warned for her speed.
Thursday, August 11
– Tr. Endre received the report of a stolen rifle. The firearm was reported to be taken from a motor vehicle on a Masardis logging road and the investigation is ongoing.
Friday, August 12
– Tr. Casavant arrested Willis Nason, 47, of Hodgdon on an indictment warrant for possession of sexually explicit material of minors under 12. Nason had been indicted on August 4, 2016 by the Aroostook County District Attorney’s Office after an investigation by the Department of Homeland Security Investigation. Nason was arrested without incident and later made bail after being processed. Trooper Casavant was assisted by Agents from the Department of Homeland Security.
Saturday, August 13
– While on rural patrol on US Rt. 1 in Westfield, Tr. Sucy stopped a vehicle for failure to dim headlights. The operator was under suspension and had previous operating after suspension convictions. Tr. Sucy charged the man with OAS and towed the vehicle.
