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 Jan. 17-23, including the following.
Monday, Jan. 17
CYR PLANTATION — Trooper Desrosier was conducting traffic enforcement in Cyr Plantation when he observed a male operating a vehicle that he knew to be suspended. Tr. Desrosier verified the license status, which confirmed that the man in fact had a suspended license. Tr. Desrosier conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and issued the man a traffic citation for operating after suspension. The operator made arrangements with a friend to drive his vehicle from the roadway.
MAPLETON — Tr. Roy was patrolling in Mapleton when he observed a violation on a vehicle. Tr. Roy conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and spoke with the operator. The operator’s license was under suspension and Tr. Roy learned that the man was on bail conditions and had two active arrest warrants. Tr. Roy placed the man under arrest and issued summonses for operating after suspension and violation of conditions of release. The man was transported to Presque Isle, where he placed bail on his warrants.
DYER BROOK — Tr. Castonguay was conducting traffic enforcement in Dyer Brook when he observed a violation on a vehicle. Tr. Castonguay attempted to stop the vehicle. The vehicle had pulled into a private driveway and Tr. Castonguay pulled in behind the vehicle. As Tr. Castonguay pulled in, the operator backed out of the driveway and took off toward Island Falls. Tr. Castonguay pursued the vehicle for a short time and discontinued due to the poor road conditions. The vehicle ultimately slid off the road. Tr. Castonguay located the vehicle a short time later and placed the man under arrest. The operator stated that he ran because his license was revoked. Tr. Castonguay transported the man to jail and issued summonses for operating after revocation and eluding an officer.
Thursday, Jan. 20
MACWAHOC — Tr. Sylvia responded to a single-vehicle crash on the Military Road in Macwahoc. A male operator was traveling south on the Military Road when he lost control of his vehicle due to the slush on the roadway and began skidding before striking a guardrail and then going into the ditch, striking several trees. The man was extricated from the vehicle by Mattawamkeag Fire & Rescue and then transported to Penobscot Valley Hospital in Lincoln for non-life-threatening injuries. The vehicle is considered totaled.
Saturday, Jan. 22
WOODLAND — Tr. Rider was conducting traffic enforcement in Woodland and conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. Tr. Rider learned that a passenger in the vehicle had an active warrant for his arrest. Tr. Rider placed the man under arrest and transported him to Caribou to be bailed.
Addendum
Dec. 18, 2021
WATERVILLE — Tr. Cotton attended the four-day Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing and Advanced Interrogation Techniques at Waterville Police Department.
