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 Aug. 14-20.
Sunday, Aug. 14
2:23 a.m. — Off. Cyr responded to North Street to summons a 22-year-old Houlton male for possession of marijuana.
8:43 a.m. — Off. Quint responded to Military Street to assist another agency.
2:19 p.m. — Off. McGuire responded to Court Street to investigate suspicious activity.
2:34 p.m. — Off. Quint responded to Callaghan Road to investigate a motor vehicle accident.
8:32 p.m. — Off. Cyr responded to North Street for a welfare check.
11:45 p.m. — Off. Cyr responded to Riverfront Park to investigate suspicious activity.
Monday, Aug. 15
6:40 a.m. — Off. Bickford responded to Bangor Street to investigate a burglar alarm.
3:59 p.m. — Off. Bickford responded to Reservoir Hill Road to investigate a 911 hang-up.
4:42 p.m. — Off. Bickford responded to Customs Loop to investigate a complaint.
8:48 p.m. — Off. Janakis responded to Bangor Street to investigate suspicious activity.
10:23 p.m. — Off. Janakis responded to Main Street for an animal complaint.
11:33 p.m. — Off. Janakis responded to Market Square to investigate a complaint.
Tuesday, Aug. 16
12:22 a.m. — Off. York responded to Salem Street to investigate a 911 hang-up.
1:20 a.m. — Off. York responded to Charles Street to arrest a 35-year-old Houlton male, Brett Horten, for operating while license is suspended or revoked, unlawful possession of scheduled drug, sale and use of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.
1:49 a.m. — Off. Janakis responded to Cary Street for an animal complaint.
3:54 a.m. — Off. York responded to Court Street to investigate suspicious activity.
9:51 a.m. — Off. Bickford responded to North Street to investigate a theft/forgery/fraud.
11:17 a.m. — Off. Bickford responded to North Street to investigate a complaint.
12:06 p.m. — Off. Bickford responded to School Street for an animal complaint.
5:26 p.m. — Off. Bickford responded to Highland Ave to investigate a disturbance.
11:17 p.m. — Off. York responded to Main Street to assist another agency.
Wednesday, Aug. 17
2:10 a.m. — Off. Janakis responded to Main Street to investigate suspicious activity.
5:04 p.m. — Off. Quint responded to North Street to investigate theft/forgery/fraud.
6:03 p.m. — Sgt. Wampler responded to High Street to investigate a disturbance.
6:53 p.m. — Sgt. Wampler responded to Reservoir Hill to investigate a 911 hang-up.
8:41 p.m. — Sgt. Wampler responded to Military Street to assist another agency.
Thursday, Aug. 18
6:44 a.m. — Off. Janakis responded to Bangor Street to investigate a burglar alarm.
8:55 a.m. — Off. Janakis responded to High Street for a welfare check.
12:38 p.m. — Off. Quint responded to Aurora Cir to investigate a motor vehicle complaint.
4:40 p.m. — Off. Janakis responded to North Street to summons a 35-year-old Skowhegan male for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer.
6:56 p.m. — Off. Cyr responded to Foxcroft Road to investigate a complaint.
6:59 p.m. — Sgt. Wampler responded to North Street to investigate a complaint.
7:42 p.m. — Off. Quint responded to Eagle Drive to arrest a 64-year-old Houlton female, Anna Forsythe, for assault on an emergency medical care provider.
10:09 p.m. — Off. Cyr responded to Varney Ave to investigate a reported harassment.
Friday, Aug. 19
8:26 a.m. — Off. York responded to Market Square to investigate suspicious activity.
9:23 a.m. — Off. York responded to Smyrna Street for an animal complaint.
10:30 a.m. — Off. York responded to Main Street for an animal complaint.
12:55 p.m. — Off. York responded to Mechanic Street to investigate a theft/forgery/fraud.
2:48 p.m. — ACO Tingley responded to Cooks Brook Road for an animal complaint.
6:27 p.m. — Off. Janakis responded to Highland Ave to investigate a disturbance.
7:30 p.m. — Off. Janakis responded to Fair Street for an animal complaint.
Saturday, Aug. 20
4:35 a.m. — Sgt. Wampler responded to Abraham Court to investigate suspicious activity.
8:57 a.m. — Off. McGuire responded to Bangor Street to investigate a burglar alarm.
11:29 a.m. — Off. York responded to Bridge Street to investigate a complaint.
6:37 p.m. — Off. Janakis responded to Abbie Lane for an animal complaint.
8:20 p.m. — Off. Janakis responded to Eagle Drive for a welfare check.
HPD Corner
With harvest time quickly approaching. motorists can expect to see an increase in farm machinery on the roadway.
The Houlton Police Department would like to remind motorists that:
Farm machinery has the legal right to use the public road just as other vehicles.
The operator of farm machinery may not be able to see you. Remember, if you cannot see the driver the driver cannot see you.
Farm machinery may take up more than one lane.
Farm machinery that is half on the road and half on the shoulder may suddenly move completely onto the road to avoid hitting obstacles such as signs and mailboxes.
Before passing farm machinery motorist should:
Be certain that the farm machinery is not turning left.
Determine if the road is wide enough for you to safely pass.
Make certain there is adequate distance for you to safely pass.
Remember to always drive safe, to be safe.
