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 Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Dec. 27, 2021-Jan. 2, 2022, including the following.
Monday, Dec. 27
LITTLETON — Trooper Castonguay was conducting traffic enforcement in Littleton and stopped a vehicle for speeding. After an investigation, it was discovered the male driver had a warrant for his arrest for failing to appear in court for domestic violence charges and probation revocation. Tr. Castonguay took the man into custody without incident and transported him to the Aroostook County Jail in Houlton. His vehicle was towed from the roadway.
Tuesday, Dec. 28
HODGDON — Cpl. Quint and Tr. Desrosier responded to a single-vehicle crash in Hodgdon. It was reported a man went off the road with his vehicle and was unresponsive. The caller added that a pickup was trying to help the man get his car unstuck. When troopers arrived, they found a man behind the wheel of the vehicle, uninjured. He missed a stop sign and drove across the Walker Road into a field, getting stuck in the snow. After an investigation, the man was arrested for operating under the influence by Cpl. Quint, transported to the jail for an Intoxilyzer test and then released on bail.
MARS HILL — Sgt. Haines stopped a vehicle in Mars Hill for a traffic violation. As a result of the stop, Sgt. Haines charged the operator, a 27-year old Easton man, with operating after suspension and operating an unregistered vehicle. The man was also arrested on several outstanding warrants. He was transported to Presque Isle, where he was able to make bail.
Wednesday, Dec. 29
PATTEN — The Bangor Police Department took a stolen vehicle report and had leads the vehicle may be in the southern Aroostook/northern Penobscot area and they knew who was driving. A Game Warden observed the vehicle at a residence in Patten and notified the Regional Communications Center. Tr. Castonguay responded to the residence and confirmed it was the reported vehicle. The man who took the car was inside the residence and was arrested on an unrelated warrant. Penobscot County Sheriff’s Department was coming to the Aroostook County Jail in Houlton and took the man back to their jail for Tr. Castonguay. The vehicle’s owner was notified and came to retrieve the car.
ISLAND FALLS — Tr. Merchant responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on I-95 in Island Falls. Tr. Merchant conducted a crash investigation and learned that the operator had a suspended driver’s license out of Alabama. Tr. Merchant summonsed the male for the violation and a tow truck removed the vehicle from the scene.
Thursday, Dec. 30
HOULTON — Tr. Cotton was patrolling the Houlton area in the early hours when he observed an SUV with an obstructed rear plate. Tr. Cotton stopped the vehiclefound the operator had a suspended driver’s license. Tr. Cotton summonsed the operator and allowed him to park the SUV in the parking lot of a nearby gas station.
HOULTON — Tr. Cotton was patrolling the Houlton area in the early hours when he observed a suspicious SUV traveling between an ATM and a local gas station. Tr. Cotton stopped the SUV for having an obstructed rear plate. Tr. Cotton later found that the vehicle did not have registration plates or insurance. The operator of the vehicle had an open container of alcohol in the center console. Further investigation revealed that both the operator and passenger had bail conditions and the operator was not allowed to consume or possess alcohol. Tr. Cotton conducted a search of the vehicle and summonsed the operator for violating conditions of release. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
Friday, Dec. 31
HAYNESVILLE — Tr. Cotton was conducting traffic enforcement on Route 2A in Haynesville when he observed a truck with no inspection sticker. Tr. Cotton stopped the vehicle and learned that the operator had moved to the area from Ohio and was not aware of the state inspection requirement for vehicles. Further investigation revealed the operator had a suspended Ohio license. Tr. Cotton summonsed the man for operating without a license and allowed the man to drive his truck to his house.
HOULTON — Tr. Cotton was patrolling the Houlton area when he observed a red Jeep with a registration that expired a year ago. Tr. Cotton stopped the vehicle and confirmed the operator had not registered his Jeep in a year. Tr. Cotton summonsed the man for the violation.
ISLAND FALLS — Tr Merchant responded to a vehicle crash on I-95 northbound near Mile Marker 277 on the median side of road. The vehicle came to rest in the trees. The operator, George O’Bar III of Bangor, was unable to open the doors of the vehicle. Island Falls Fire and Ambulance assisted in opening the doors and assisted O’Bar out of the vehicle. O’Bar was transported to Houlton Regional Hospital. O’Bar was wearing his seat belt and air bags were deployed. The vehicle was towed. This investigation is ongoing.
Sunday, Jan. 2
GRAND ISLE — Tr. Desrosier was conducting traffic enforcement in Grand Isle. He observed a defective vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on the car. After an investigation, it was discovered the driver had a non-extraditable warrant from Florida and a suspended driver’s license. Tr. Desrosier issued the man a criminal summons for the violation and a warning for the vehicle defect. A licensed driver was located to get the man and his vehicle.
OAKFIELD — Tr. Saucier responded to a motor vehicle crash in Oakfield after a homeowner called to report someone struck his garage and left the scene. Tr. Saucier was able to develop a suspect and located him approximately three hours after the crash. The operator admitted to the operation and leaving the scene. As a result, Tr. Saucier charged the 34-year old Merrill man with leaving the scene of an accident.
