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 Oct. 16-22.
Sunday, Oct. 16
5:30 a.m. — Off. Boutilier responded to Industrial Drive to investigate a burglar alarm.
11:49 a.m. — Off. York responded to North Street to investigate a complaint.
6:54 p.m. — Off. Boutilier responded to Spring Street to investigate a complaint.
8:01 p.m. — Off. Boutilier responded to Highland Avenue to investigate suspicious activity.
Monday, Oct. 17
1:36 a.m. — Off. Boutilier responded to Court Street to investigate suspicious activity.
7:56 a.m. — Off. Quint responded to Kelleran Street for an unfounded complaint.
10:07 a.m. — Lt. Nason responded to Military Street to arrest a 29-year-old Houlton female, Brandy Hartt, for failure to appear after bailed.
2:40 p.m. — Off. Quint responded to North Street to investigate a motor vehicle complaint.
3:42 p.m. — Off. Quint responded to Ludlow Road to investigate a motor vehicle complaint.
7:44 p.m. — Off. Cyr responded to Callaghan Road to investigate suspicious activity.
Tuesday, Oct. 18
07:36 a.m. — Off. Quint responded to Highland Avenue to investigate a motor vehicle complaint.
3:38 p.m. — Off. Bickford responded to Kelleran Street to investigate suspicious activity.
4:52 p.m. — Off. Boutilier responded to Abbie Lane to serve a restraining order.
Wednesday, Oct. 19
3:30 a.m. — Sgt. Wampler responded to North Street to investigate suspicious activity.
9:45 a.m. — Off. York responded to Military Street for an animal complaint.
10:39 a.m. — Off. Bickford responded to North Street to arrest a 28-year-old Georgia male, Joshua Brock, for theft by unauthorized use of property.
11:42 a.m. — Off. York responded to River Street to investigate a complaint.
2:03 p.m. — Off. York responded to Military Street to investigate a theft/forgery/fraud.
3:40 p.m. — Off. York responded to First Street to investigate a complaint.
4:32 p.m. — Off. York responded to Abraham Court to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
Thursday, Oct. 20
08:22 a.m. — Off. York responded to Park Street to investigate a reported harassment.
2:37 p.m. — Off. York responded to North Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
7:00 p.m. — Off. Boutilier responded to Ludlow Road to summons a 41-year-old Drew Plt. male for operating while license suspended or revoked.
Friday, Oct. 21
8:28 a.m. — Off. Quint responded to North Street to investigate a theft/forgery/fraud.
10:34 a.m. — Lt. Nason responded to Smyrna Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
1:41 p.m. — Sgt. Wampler responded to State Street for a welfare check.
5:24 p.m. — Off. Cyr responded to North Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
6:41 p.m. — Off. Cyr responded to North Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
11:05 p.m. — Sgt. Wampler responded to Grange Street to investigate suspicious activity.
Saturday, Oct. 22
12:32 a.m. — Sgt. Wampler responded to Court Street to assist another agency.
2:04 a.m. — Off. Cyr responded to Alice Avenue to investigate suspicious activity.
11:40 a.m. — Off. McGuire responded to Military Street for a welfare check.
2:20 p.m. — Off. Quint responded to B Road to investigate suspicious activity.
2:29 p.m. — Off. Quint responded to North Street for an animal complaint.
10:50 p.m. — Off. Cyr responded to Park Street to arrest a 23-year-old Houlton male, Randy Currier Jr., for disorderly conduct, loud noise, private place.
HPD Corner
With Halloween coming up, the following safety points are worth keeping in mind. (Tips courtesy of AAA.)
* Trick-or-treat with friends or grown-up — never go alone.
* Don’t eat any treats until they are checked for tampering.
* Always cross the street at a corner and look left, right, and left again.
* Obey traffic signals and signs while crossing streets.
* If there is no sidewalk, walk on the left hand side of the road facing traffic.
* Never walk out from between parked cars.
* Lift your mask while walking from house to house.
* Don’t cut across yards and driveways.
* Only visit homes with lights on.
* Try to carry a flashlight and wear something reflective.
* If traveling in a car, please remember to buckle up.
* Adults and others celebrating should not be driving if they have been drinking, and should always designate a sober driver before heading out.
* Young children should always be accompanied by an adult.
* Remind children to pay attention to their surroundings.
* Remind children to walk, not run.
* Please be safe this Halloween and practice safety no matter what your age.
Houlton Police officers will be out on patrol. If we are needed, please flag us down, or call our dispatch center at 532-2287.
