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 through the month of January 2021.
Sunday, Jan. 31
12:54 a.m. — Officer Varnum responded to Hartford Street to assist another agency.
1:25 a.m. — Officer McGuire responded to Park Street to investigate a disturbance.
8 a.m. — Officer Heath responded to Randall Avenue for a well-being check.
12:04 p.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Hartford Street to assist a citizen.
1:25 p.m. — Officer Heath responded to Walker Road to investigate a burglar alarm.
5:09 p.m. — Officer Heath responded to Pleasant Street for an animal complaint.
6:17 p.m. — Sgt. Smith responded to Joseph Street to investigate a disturbance.
7:49 p.m. — Officer Varnum responded to Main Street to investigate a disturbance.
Saturday, Jan. 30
2:06 a.m. — Officer Varnum responded to Foxcroft Road to investigate a disturbance.
3:15 a.m. — Det. Cyr responded to Market Square to investigate a parking complaint.
6:25 a.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to North Street for a well-being check.
10 a.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to North Street to investigate a theft/forgery/fraud complaint.
12:33 p.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Hillview Avenue to investigate suspicious activity.
1:41 p.m. — Officer Heath responded to Pleasant View to investigate a 9-1-1 hang-up.
3:30 p.m. — Officer Heath responded to Front Ridge Road to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
7:01 p.m. — Officer Varnum responded to White Settlement Road to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
9:32 p.m. — Officer Varnum responded to Military Street for a well-being check.
Friday, Jan. 29
12:09 a.m. — Officer Socoby responded to Pleasant Street to investigate a civil dispute.
3:34 a.m. — Officer Socoby responded to Market Square to investigate a parking complaint.
3:52 a.m. — Officer McGuire responded to Main Street to investigate a civil dispute.
7:47 a.m. — Officer Heath responded to Randall Avenue for a well-being check
10:14 a.m. — Officer Heath responded to Spring Street to investigate a complaint.
11:16 a.m. — Officer Heath responded to Cleveland Street for an animal complaint.
12:47 p.m. — Officer Heath responded to Main Street to investigate a parking complaint.
12:49 p.m. — Lt. Bickford responded to Bird Street to investigate a 9-1-1 hang-up.
1:06 p.m. — Officer Heath responded to River Street to arrest Donna McEachern, 48, of Houlton for domestic violence criminal threatening and domestic violence terrorizing.
1:52 p.m. — Lt. Bickford responded to Ludlow Road to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
3:01 p.m. — Officer Heath responded to North Street to investigate criminal mischief.
3:03 p.m. — Lt. Bickford responded to Hartford Street to investigate a 9-1-1 hang-up.
4:20 p.m. — Lt. Bickford responded to Military Street for a well-being check.
4:24 p.m. — Officer Heath responded to Market Square to arrest Aaron Ouellette, 26, of Houlton for violating conditions of release.
5:35 p.m. — Officer Heath responded to Military Street to investigate a 9-1-1 hang-up.
6:18 p.m. — Officer Varnum responded to Smyrna Street for a well-being check.
6:35 p.m. — Officer Varnum responded to Military Street to assist another agency.
8:18 p.m. — Officer Varnum responded to Pine Drive to investigate a 9-1-1 hang-up.
9:16 p.m. — Officer Varnum responded to Florence Avenue to investigate a disturbance.
9:36 p.m. — Officer Heath responded to Military Street to assist another citizen.
10:25 p.m. — Officer Varnum responded to Green Street to arrest Erin Matthews, 42, of Houlton for criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon and domestic violence criminal threatening.
10:48 p.m. — Officer Heath responded to Smyrna Street for a well-being check.
Thursday, Jan. 28
3:39 a.m. — Officer Socoby responded to North Street to investigate a burglar alarm.
10:57 a.m. — Chief DeLuca responded to Military Street to assist a citizen.
12:50 p.m. — Officer McGuire responded to North Street to summon Andrew Robbins, 35, of Caribou for unlawful possession of a scheduled drug.
1:25 p.m. — Officer McGuire responded to Clover Circle to investigate a complaint.
1:45 p.m. — Det. Cyr responded to First Street to investigate suspicious activity.
2:09 p.m. — Det. Cyr responded to Spring Street to investigate a complaint.
3:24 p.m. — ACO Rairdon responded to Military Street for an animal complaint.
5:58 p.m. — Det. Cyr responded to Mooers Road to investigate a disturbance.
6:41 p.m. — Officer Socoby responded to Wilson Avenue to investigate a 9-1-1 hang-up.
Wednesday, Jan. 27
8 a.m. — Officer McGuire responded to Military Street to investigate a complaint.
2:05 p.m. — Officer McGuire responded to Washburn Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
4:15 p.m. — Det. Cyr responded to Mechanic Street for a well-being check.
8:01 p.m. — Office Socoby responded to Military Street to summon Austin McAfee, 21, of Houlton for criminal mischief.
10:26 p.m. — Sgt. Smith responded to Spring Street to investigate a disturbance.
Tuesday, Jan. 26
7:55 a.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to South Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
11:44 a.m. — ACO Rairdon responded to West Street for an animal complaint.
12:37 p.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to North Street to investigate a 9-1-1 hang-up.
12:52 p.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to North Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
2:37 p.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Military Street to assist a citizen.
3:53 p.m. — Officer Heath responded to Court Street to assist another agency.
5:46 p.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Spring Street for an animal complaint.
5:56 p.m. — Cpl. Clayton responded to Pleasant Street to investigate a 9-1-1 hang-up.
8:02 p.m. — Cpl. Clayton responded to River Street for a well-being check.
Monday, Jan. 25
7:15 a.m. — Officer Heath responded to North Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
7:57 a.m. — Officer Heath responded to North Street to investigate a complaint.
8:30 a.m. — Officer Heath responded to Ludlow Road to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
9 a.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to High Street to investigate a parking complaint.
10:27 a.m. — Officer Heath responded to Military Street to assist a citizen.
11:01 a.m. — Officer Heath responded to South Street to assist another agency.
12:44 p.m. — Officer Heath responded to Cleveland Street for an animal complaint.
3:32 p.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Pleasant Street to investigate a motor vehicle complaint.
5:49 p.m. — Officer Varnum responded to Burleigh Street to investigate a 9-1-1 hang-up.
Sunday, Jan. 24
5:01 a.m. — Officer Socoby responded to Market Square to investigate a suspicious activity.
2:52 p.m. — Det. Cyr responded to River Street to investigate a complaint.
7:11 p.m. — Sgt. Smith responded to West Street to assist a citizen.
7:38 p.m. — Sgt. Smith responded to South Street to investigate a 9-1-1 hang-up.
8 p.m. — Sgt. Smith responded to Sugarloaf Street to arrest Rebecca Bither, 36, of Houlton on a warrant. She was also charged with unlawful possession of a scheduled drug.
10:44 p.m. — Sgt. Smith responded to Military Street to investigate suspicious activity.
Saturday, Jan. 23
6:32 a.m. — Det. Cyr responded to Military Street to investigate a 9-1-1 hang-up.
10:16 a.m. — Officer McGuire responded to North Street to investigate a complaint.
12:56 p.m. — Officer McGuire responded to North Street to investigate a motor vehicle complaint.
1:57 p.m. — Det. Cyr responded to Powers Avenue to investigate a motor vehicle complaint.
2:28 p.m. — Det. Cyr responded to Pearce Avenue to assist another agency.
9:07 p.m. — Officer Socoby responded to Chandler Street to assist a citizen.
Friday, Jan. 22
6:31 a.m. — Officer McGuire responded to North Street to investigate a motor vehicle complaint.
8:40 a.m. — Officer McGuire responded to South Street to assist another agency.
2:40 p.m. — Det. Cyr responded to Court Street to assist a citizen.
3:59 p.m. — Officer McGuire responded to North Street to assist a citizen.
4:02 p.m. — Officer McGuire responded to Court Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
6:37 p.m. — Officer Socoby responded to Military Street to assist a citizen.
6:47 p.m. — Officer Socoby responded to Military Street to investigate a theft/forgery/fraud complaint.
8:45 p.m. — Sgt. Smith responded to Foxcroft Road to assist a citizen.
9:55 p.m. — Sgt. Smith responded to Chandler Court to investigate a disturbance.
10:23 p.m. — Sgt. Smith responded to Spring Street to investigate a disturbance.
Thursday, Jan. 21
1:31 a.m. — Cpl. Clayton responded to Mechanic Street to investigate a disturbance.
5:33 a.m. — Officer Varnum responded to Highland Avenue to assist a citizen.
9:56 a.m. — Officer Heath responded to Aurora Circle to investigate a complaint.
10:40 a.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Kelleran Street to investigate a burglary.
11 a.m. — ACO Rairdon responded to North Street for an animal complaint.
11:01 a.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Bangor Street to investigate a complaint
1:37 p.m. — Officer Heath responded to Broadway for a well-being check.
2:24 p.m. — Officer Heath responded to Military Street to investigate a disturbance.
4:28 p.m. — Officer Heath responded to Military Street to investigate a theft/forgery/fraud complaint.
5:42 p.m. — Officer Heath responded to Military Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
11:01 p.m. — Officer Varnum responded to Charles Street to investigate a disturbance.
Wednesday, Jan. 20
7:52 a.m. — Officer Heath responded to Main Street for an animal complaint.
9:50 a.m. — Officer Heath responded to Military Street to investigate a 9-1-1 hang-up.
10:13 a.m. — ACO Rairdon responded to Spring Street for an animal complaint.
10:36 a.m. — Officer Heath responded to Military Street to assist a citizen.
11:45 a.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Bangor Street to assist a citizen.
12:35 p.m. — Officer Heath responded to Military Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
4:41 p.m. — Officer Heath responded to First Street to investigate a complaint.
5:59 p.m. — Cpl. Clayton responded to School Street for a well-being check.
6:23 p.m. — Officer Varnum responded to North Street for an animal complaint.
Tuesday, Jan. 19
9:41 a.m. — Officer McGuire responded to Interstate 95 to investigate a motor vehicle complaint.
10:37 a.m. — Officer Heath responded to North Street for an animal complaint.
4:17 p.m. — Officer McGuire responded to Starkey Farm Road to investigate a motor vehicle complaint.
7:42 p.m. — Cpl. Clayton responded to North Street to investigate suspicious activity.
10:11 p.m. — Cpl. Clayton responded to North Street to investigate suspicious activity.
11:45 p.m. — Cpl. Clayton responded to Kelleran Street for an animal complaint.
Monday, Jan. 18
11:44 a.m. — Det. Cyr responded to Smyrna Street to summon Nicholas Craig, 18, of Houlton for assault.
2:25 p.m. — Det. Cyr responded to North Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
11:49 p.m. — Officer Socoby responded to Heywood Street to investigate a disturbance.
Sunday, Jan. 17
2:33 a.m. — Officer Socoby responded to Kelleran Street to investigate a disturbance.
12:33 p.m. — Officer Heath responded to Green Street to investigate a reported trespass.
5 p.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Mechanic Street to investigate a disturbance.
5:49 p.m. — Officer Varnum responded to Smyrna Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
Saturday, Jan. 16
1 a.m. — Officer Varnum responded to South Street to assist a citizen.
11:10 a.m. — Officer Heath responded to North Street to investigate a complaint.
1:45 p.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Military Street to investigate a disturbance.
3:55 p.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Court Street to investigate a 9-1-1 hang-up.
4:09 p.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Bangor Street to arrest Ryan Sheldon, 33, of Houlton for domestic violence assault.
4:09 p.m. — Officer Heath responded to South Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
6:32 p.m. — Cpl. Clayton responded to Abbie Lane to investigate a 9-1-1 hang-up.
9:50 p.m. — Officer Varnum responded to North Street to arrest Tanikya Annett, 28, of Houlton for assault, violating conditions of release, possession of hypodermic apparatuses, sale and use of drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of a scheduled drug.
Friday, Jan. 15
8:56 a.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to River Street to investigate a disturbance.
3:07 p.m. — Officer Heath responded to Military Street to investigate suspicious activity.
7:35 p.m. — Cpl. Clayton responded to Front Ridge Road to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
10:11 p.m. — Officer Varnum responded to Holland Street to investigate a disturbance.
10:23 p.m. — Officer Clayton responded to Kelleran Street to investigate a reported trespass.
Thursday, Jan. 14
12:08 a.m. — Sgt. Smith responded to Hartford Street to assist another agency.
2:58 a.m. — Sgt. Smith responded to High Street to arrest Adam Wallace, 42, of Hodgdon on a warrant.
9:55 a.m. — Det. Cyr responded to Smyrna Street to assist another agency.
12:38 p.m. — Det. Cyr responded to Hillview Avenue to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
4:35 p.m. — Officer McGuire responded to Hillview Avenue to investigate a 9-1-1 hang-up.
9:27 p.m. — Sgt. Smith responded to North Street to investigate a complaint.
Wednesday, Jan. 13
3:21 p.m. — Officer McGuire responded to Ludlow Road to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
4:22 p.m. — Officer McGuire responded to North Street to investigate a complaint.
4:50 p.m. — Officer McGuire responded to North Street to assist another agency.
5:58 p.m. — Officer Socoby responded to Franklin Avenue to investigate a theft/forgery/fraud complaint.
6:10 p.m. — Sgt. Smith responded to Military Street to investigate a theft/forgery/fraud complaint.
Tuesday, Jan. 12
7:02 a.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Military Street to assist a citizen.
7:34 a.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Court Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
8:32 a.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to First Street to investigate a complaint.
8:32 a.m. — ACO Rairdon responded to Franklin Avenue for an animal complaint.
9:30 a.m. — Lt. Bickford responded to Park Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
2:06 p.m. — Lt. Bickford responded to North Street to investigate a motor vehicle complaint.
2:35 p.m. — Cpl. Janakis responded to Chandler Street for an animal complaint.
9:34 p.m. — Cpl. Clayton responded to Foxcroft Road to arrest Jordan Lincoln, 35, of Houlton on a warrant.
10:56 p.m. — Officer Varnum responded to North Street to arrest Nancy Hardy, 41, of Houlton woman on a warrant.
Monday, Jan. 11
4:13 a.m. — Cpl. Clayton responded to Chandler Street to arrest Thomas Goodall, 53, of Houlton on a warrant.
8:41 a.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Kelleran Street to investigate a burglary.
10:55 a.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Spring Street to assist another agency.
12:29 p.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Watson Avenue to investigate a complaint.
1:34 p.m. — Lt. Bickford responded to Chandler Street to investigate a theft/forgery/fraud complaint.
7:25 p.m. — Cpl. Clayton responded to River Street to assist a citizen.
Sunday, Jan. 10
12:16 a.m. — Officer McGuire responded to Kendall Street to investigate suspicious activity.
2:27 p.m. — Det. Cyr responded to HPD lobby to assist a citizen.
6:29 p.m. — Officer McGuire responded to Kelleran Street to investigate a motor vehicle complaint.
7:59 p.m. — Officer Socoby responded to Highland Avenue to investigate a theft/forgery/fraud complaint.
Saturday, Jan. 9
12:18 p.m. — Sgt. Smith responded to Park Street to summon Michael Boody, 40, of Merrill for operating while license suspended or revoked.
1:50 a.m. — Officer Socoby responded to Spring Street to arrest Casey Hagan, 40, of Houlton for operating under the influence.
5:38 a.m. — Officer Socoby responded to Broadway to assist another agency.
9:41 a.m. — Officer McGuire responded to Main Street to assist another agency.
10:35 a.m. — Det. Cyr responded to Military Street to investigate a motor vehicle complaint.
4:13 p.m. — Det. Cyr responded to Ludlow Road to investigate a complaint.
1656 – Officer McGuire responded to North St to investigate a motor vehicle accident
Friday, Jan. 8
6:02 a.m. — Officer McGuire responded to Cleveland Street to investigate a 9-1-1 hang-up.
8:05 a.m. — Officer McGuire responded to North Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
2:41 p.m. — Officer McGuire responded to Old Woodstock Road to investigate a complaint.
4:34 p.m. — Officer McGuire responded to Cooks Brook Road to assist another agency.
5:16 p.m. — Officer McGuire responded to Pearce Avenue to arrest Karla Flanders, 51, for violating conditions of release.
Thursday, Jan. 7
6:06 a.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Court Street to investigate a 9-1-1 hang-up.
7:37 a.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Court Street to assist another agency.
8:06 a.m. — Lt. Bickford responded to River Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
10:49 a.m. — Lt. Bickford responded to B Road to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
11:50 a.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Mechanic Street to investigate a disturbance.
1:02 p.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Highland Avenue to investigate a theft/forgery/fraud complaint.
1:28 p.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Foxcroft Road to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
2:12 p.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Spring Street to investigate a reported harassment.
3:57 p.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to North Street to arrest Jason Clark, 39, of Amity for domestic violence assault.
5:53 p.m. — Officer Varnum responded to Ludlow Road to investigate a reported harassment.
Wednesday, Jan. 6
7:05 a.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Military Street to assist a citizen.
10:07 a.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Bangor Street to investigate a disturbance.
11:13 a.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Military Street to assist a citizen.
12:36 p.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Pleasant Street to investigate a theft/forgery/fraud complaint.
1:29 p.m. — Sgt. Jankis responded to Spring Street to investigate a reported harassment.
3:34 p.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Hartford Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
4:04 p.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to High Street to investigate a reported trespass.
6:33 p.m. — Officer Varnum responded to Sugarloaf Street to investigate a hazard.
Tuesday, Jan. 5
6:33 a.m. — Det. Cyr responded to North Street to investigate a motor vehicle complaint.
9:44 a.m. — Officer McGuire responded to Maple Street to investigate a theft/forgery/fraud.
8:57 p.m. — Sgt. Smith responded to Broadway to arrest Isiah Oliver, 25, of Houlton on a warrant.
9:14 p.m. — Officer Socoby responded to Sugarloaf Street to investigate a burglary.
Monday, Jan. 4
2:03 a.m. — Officer Varnum responded to Main Street to investigate a parking complaint.
2:59 a.m. — Officer Varnum responded to Main Street to investigate a disturbance.
3:34 a.m. — Officer Varnum responded to Pleasant Street to investigate a disturbance.
9:28 a.m. — Det. Cyr responded to Florence Avenue to investigate a burglary.
9:47 a.m. — Officer McGuire responded to Court Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
9:52 a.m. — Officer McGuire responded to Spring Street to investigate an assault.
1:06 p.m. — Det. Cyr responded to Watson Avenue to investigate a civil dispute.
1:39 p.m. — Det. Cyr responded to North Street to assist a citizen.
5:54 p.m. — Det. Cyr responded to Military Street to investigate a complaint.
9:33 p.m. — Officer Socoby responded to Smyrna Street to investigate a disturbance.
9:36 p.m. — Sgt. Smith responded to Highland Avenue to investigate a domestic disturbance.
Sunday, Jan. 3
10:58 a.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Military Street to investigate a complaint.
1:20 p.m. — Officer Varnum responded to High Street for an animal complaint.
7:08 p.m. — Cpl. Clayton responded to Sugarloaf Street to investigate a reported harassment.
9:25 p.m. — Officer Varnum responded to Main Street for a well-being check.
10:49 p.m. — Officer Varnum responded to Darcie Drive to investigate a reported trespass.
Saturday, Jan .2
8:42 a.m. — Officer Socoby responded to Watson Avenue to investigate a complaint.
10:48 a.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Commonwealth Avenue to assist with a civil dispute.
10:59 a.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Salem Street to investigate a 9-1-1 hang-up.
12:26 p.m. — Cpl. Clayton responded to Watson Avenue to investigate a complaint.
1:16 p.m. — Cpl. Clayton responded to North Street to investigate a complaint.
4:22 p.m. — Cpl. Clayton responded to White Settlement Road to assist a disabled motor vehicle.
6:37 p.m. — Officer Varnum responded to Florence Avenue to investigate a burglary.
8:54 p.m. — Cpl. Clayton responded to Bird Street to investigate a burglar alarm.
Friday, Jan. 1
12:38 a.m. — Sgt. Smith responded to Columbia Street to investigate suspicious activity.
4:06 a.m. — Sgt. Smith responded to North Street to assist a citizen.
4:09 a.m. — Sgt. Smith responded to Mechanic Street – Summons, on 30 year old Houlton man – James Keaton, possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of scheduled drug, operating while license suspended or revoked. Sgt. Smith also summoned Zane Welton, 28, of Houlton for possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of a scheduled drug.
5:23 a.m. — Officer McGuire responded to North Street to arrest Melaine Davenport, 37, of Fort Fairfield for operating while license was suspended or revoked, unlawful possession of a scheduled drug and violating condition of release.
7:53 a.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Smyrna Street to investigate a reported trespass.
10:43 a.m. — Sgt. Janakis responded to Hartford Street for a well-being check.
1:11 p.m. — Det. Cyr responded to Spring Street to investigate a complaint.
4:13 p.m. — Det. Cyr responded to High Street to investigate a complaint.
5:32 p.m. — Det. Cyr responded to Park Street to investigate a 9-1-1 hang-up.
11:04 p.m. — Officer Varnum responded to Court Street for an animal complaint.
11:48 p.m. — Cpl. Clayton responded to Hartford Street to assist another agency.
