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, Maine — The Houlton Police Department responded to the following incidents from Sept. 11-17.
Sunday, Sept. 11
2:32 a.m. — – Sgt. Wampler responded to Spring Street to investigate a 911 hang-up.
2:37 a.m. — – Off. Cyr responded to North Street to investigate a 911 hang-up.
7:37 p.m. — Off. Cyr responded to Military Street to investigate a complaint.
7:58 p.m. — Off. Cyr responded to Highland Avenue to investigate a motor vehicle complaint.
8:03 p.m. — Sgt. Wampler responded to Market Square to investigate suspicious activity.
9:04 p.m. — Sgt. Wampler responded to Smyrna Street for an animal complaint.
9:44 p.m. — Sgt. Wampler responded to North Street to investigate a burglar alarm.
Monday, Sept. 12
8:06 a.m. — Off. York responded to Spring Street to investigate a motor vehicle complaint.
12:52 p.m. — Off. Bickford responded to Bangor Street to summons a 65-year-old Houlton male for failure to register vehicle.
2:06 p.m. — Off. York responded to Customs Loop to investigate a 911 hang-up.
4:31 p.m. — Off. York responded to Clover Circle to investigate a reported harassment.
9:07 p.m. — Off. Janakis responded to North Street to investigate suspicious activity.
Tuesday, Sept. 13
1:45 a.m. — Off. Boutilier responded to Military Street to investigate a complaint.
8:56 a.m. — ACO Tingley responded to Hartford Street for an animal complaint.
9:36 a.m. — ACO Tingley responded to Court Street for an animal complaint.
11:06 a.m. — Off. Bickford responded to HPD lobby to assist a citizen.
12:03 p.m. — Off. York responded to Military Street for an animal complaint.
1:14 p.m. — Off. York responded to Military Street to arrest a 26-year-old Houlton male, Gregory Burke, for violation of protective order.
1:18 p.m. — Off. York responded to Green Street to investigate a complaint.
1:56 p.m. — Off. York responded to Military Street to assist a citizen.
2:27 p.m. — Lt Nason responded to South Street to investigate a parking complaint.
4:23 p.m. — Off. Bickford responded to Court Street to assist another agency.
4:32 p.m. — Off. York responded to Military Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
4:53 p.m. — Off. Bickford responded to Hovey Road to investigate a disturbance.
5:21 p.m. — Off. York responded to Ludlow Road to investigate a theft/forgery/fraud.
6:03 p.m. — Off. Boutilier responded to North Street to investigate a complaint.
7:06 p.m. — Off. Boutilier responded to Bangor Street to summons a 32-year-old Monticello male for operating after suspension.
11:19 p.m. — Off. Janakis responded to Reservoir Hill to investigate suspicious activity.
Wednesday, Sept. 14
3:02 a.m. — Off. Janakis responded to Military Street to investigate suspicious activity.
6:40 a.m. — Off. White responded to Franklin Avenue for an animal complaint.
7:57 a.m. — Off. Quint responded to Burleigh Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
11:26 a.m. — Off. Quint responded to the HPD lobby to investigate a reported harassment.
12:44 p.m. — Off. Quint responded to Mechanic Street to investigate a complaint.
1:38 p.m. — Lt Nason responded to Water Street to investigate a 911 hang-up.
5:22 p.m. — Off. Quint responded to Highland Avenue to arrest a 31-year-old Houlton female, Amanda Campbell, for disorderly conduct, fighting, refusing to submit to arrest or detention, and assault on an officer.
7:22 p.m. — Off. Janakis responded to North Street for a welfare check.
9:14 p.m. — Off. Janakis responded to River Street to investigate suspicious activity.
Thursday, Sept. 15
10:33 a.m. — Off. Boutilier responded to Court Street to assist a citizen.
11:14 a.m. — Off. Boutilier responded to Ludlow Road to arrest a 31-year-old Houlton male, Steven Gonya, for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, possession of marijuana, sale and use of drug paraphernalia and criminal trespass.
2:17 p.m. — Off. Boutilier responded to Market Square to summons a 63-year-old Cary male for negotiating a worthless instrument and theft by deception.
3:09 p.m. — Off. Boutilier responded to Pearce Avenue to assist a citizen.
7:47 p.m. — Off. Cyr responded to North Street to summons a 77-year-old Florida female for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer.
Friday, Sept. 16
12:25 a.m. — Off. Cyr responded to Military Street to investigate a disturbance.
6:24 a.m. — Off. York responded to Military Street to assist a citizen.
7:42 a.m. — Off. Bickford responded to Military Street to assist a citizen.
9:17 a.m. — Off. York responded to Market Square to investigate a motor vehicle complaint.
11:29 a.m. — Off. York responded to Watson Avenue for an animal complaint.
3:34 p.m. — ACO Tingley responded to Abbie Lane for an animal complaint.
5:20 p.m. — Off. York responded to Hillview Avenue to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
10:05 p.m. — Off. Boutilier responded to Ludlow Road to investigate a burglar alarm.
Saturday, Sept. 17
2:24 a.m. — Off. Janakis responded to Military Street to investigate a complaint.
5:01 a.m. — Off. Boutilier responded to Second Street to arrest an 18-year-old Houlton male, Ares Rattray, on a warrant.
6:55 a.m. — Off. York responded to Highland Avenue to investigate a complaint.
8:41 a.m. — Off. Bickford responded to North Street for an animal complaint.
9:14 a.m. — Off. York responded to Foxcroft Road for a welfare check.
11:18 a.m. — Off. York responded to North Street for a welfare check.
12:26 p.m. — Off. Bickford responded to Spring Street to investigate a complaint.
2:18 p.m. — Off. York responded to Foxcroft Road for a welfare check.
4:10 p.m. — Off. York responded to First Street to investigate a complaint.
4:14 p.m. — Off. Bickford responded to North Street to arrest a 31 year-old Houlton male, Steven Gonya, for violating condition of release.
8:15 p.m. — Off. Boutilier responded to Pleasant Street to investigate suspicious activity.
11:46 p.m. — Sgt. Wampler responded to Broadway to arrest a 31-year-old Houlton male, Steven Gonya, Assault, criminal mischief, violating condition of release.
HPD Corner
With harvest time quickly approaching, motorists can expect to see an increase in farm machinery on the roadway. The Houlton Police Department would like to remind motorists that:
1. Farm machinery has the legal right to use the public road just as other vehicles.
2. The operator of farm machinery may not be able to see you. Remember if you cannot see the driver the driver cannot see you.
3. Farm machinery may take up more than one lane.
4. Farm machinery that is half on the road and half on the shoulder may suddenly move completely onto the road to avoid hitting obstacles such as signs and mailboxes.
5. Before passing farm machinery motorist should:
6. Be certain that the farm machinery is not turning left.
7. Determine if the road is wide enough for you to pass safely.
Remember to always drive safe, to be safe.
HPD is a phone call away. Dial (207) 532-2287 or 911 for emergency.
