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 — The Houlton Police Department responded to the following incidents from Oct. 11-17.
Sunday, Oct. 11
9:06 a.m. — Det. Nason responded to Third Street to do a welfare check.
7:24 p.m. — Officer Quint responded to High Street to investigate a report of criminal mischief.
9:50 p.m. — Sgt. Wampler responded to Military Street to summons a 20-year-old Oakfield male for terrorizing.
10:06 p.m. — Officer Quint responded to Green Street to investigate a report of a burglary.
Monday, Oct. 12
10:22 a.m. — Officer York responded to North Street to check out an active burglary alarm.
10:22 a.m. — Officer Bickford responded to McSheffery Road for an animal complaint.
11:17 a.m. — Officer York responded to North Street to investigate a report of harassment.
12:13 p.m. — Officer York responded to High Street to check out a 911 hang-up call.
12:40 p.m. — Officer Bickford responded to Abbie Lane to check out suspicious activity.
4:38 p.m. — Officer York responded to Reservoir Hill to assist a citizen.
4:52 p.m. — Officer Bickford responded to Franklin Avenue for an animal complaint.
5:31 p.m. — Officer York responded to Pleasant Street to check out a report of skateboarding in the street.
7:48 p.m. — Officer Bickford responded to North Street to check out suspicious activity.
9:32 p.m. — Officer Crouse responded to North Street to investigate a report of criminal threatening.
11:15 p.m. — Officer Crouse responded to Drew Avenue to arrest a 37-year-old Houlton female, Christie Fraser, for domestic violence assault.
Tuesday, Oct. 13
11:10 a.m. — Officer York responded to Hartford Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
11:15 a.m. — Officer York responded to Cleveland Street to assist other Agency.
3:30 p.m. — Officer Bickford responded to Mechanic Street to investigate a report of harassment.
7:27 p.m. — Officer Crouse responded to Clover Circle for an animal complaint.
8:56 p.m. — Officer Crouse responded to Cooks Brook Road for an animal complaint.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
1:53 a.m. — Officer York responded to Main Street to check out suspicious activity.
4:14 a.m. — Officer York responded to Chandler Street to investigate a report of disorderly conduct.
2:46 p.m. — Chief McKenna responded to Spring Street to serve a subpoena.
9:45 p.m. — Officer Quint responded to Charles Street to investigate a report of theft.
Thursday, Oct. 15
12:33 a.m. — Sgt. Wampler responded to Reservoir Hill to check out suspicious activity.
8:03 a.m. — Capt. Pelletier responded to North Street to check out a report of driving to endanger.
7:07 p.m. — Officer Quint responded to Sugarloaf Court. for an animal complaint.
9:01 p.m. — Sgt. Wampler responded to Hartford Street to assist Life Flight.
9:02 p.m. — Sgt. Wampler responded to Foxcroft Road to check out suspicious activity .
Friday, Oct. 16
10:35 a.m. — Officer York responded to North Street to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
11:23 a.m. — Officer York responded to Abbie Ln. to investigate a report of criminal trespass.
11:30 a.m. — ACO Tingley responded to Charles Street for an animal complaint.
1:27 p.m. — ACO Tingley responded to Columbia Street for an animal complaint.
2:00 p.m. — Officer York responded to Hartford Street to check out suspicious activity.
2:30 p.m. — Det. Nason responded to Spring Street to assist other.
3:28 p.m. — Officer York responded to Military Street to investigate a report of criminal trespass.
7:58 p.m. — Sgt. Crouse responded to Park Street to check out a 911 hang up call.
10:35 p.m. — Cpl. Duff responded to High Street to check out suspicious activity.
Saturday, Oct. 17
4:58 a.m. — Officer Crouse responded to High Street to check out an active burglary alarm.
7:49 a.m. — Det. Nason responded to Main Street to investigate a report of criminal trespass.
11:19 a.m. — Officer York responded to Park Street to assist at a structure fire.
1:27 p.m. — Officer York responded to School Street to check out a domestic disturbance.
1:58 p.m. — Officer York responded to Maple Street for an animal complaint.
2:14 p.m. — Officer York responded to Ludlow Road for an animal complaint.
5:42 p.m. — Officer York responded to Spring Street to check out suspicious activity.
6:28 p.m. — Cpl. Duff responded to Columbia Street to investigate a report of theft.
8:58 p.m. — Officer Crouse responded to Foxcroft Road to check out a report of a domestic disturbance.
HPD Corner
Parents, with Halloween right around the corner, please become familiar with these safety tips for trick-or-treating, courtesy of AAA.
Trick-or-treat with friends or grown-ups; 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 no sidewalks, 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. 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 207-532-2287.
