Police/Crime/Courts

9 years ago

Riverfront Park vandalism concerning to Houlton police

By Joseph CyrStaff Writer HOULTON — The number of vandalism incidents at Riverfront Park this past summer has Houlton Police Chief Joe McKenna concerned about future projects in the park. During the summer, police responded to multiple incidents of vandalism and criminal mischief in the park. The cases became so common that McKenna said police […]

9 years ago

Houlton Superior Court

  HOULTON — The following cases were heard at the Aroostook County Superior Court during the month of August.   Ricky Acott, 53, Linneus: motor vehicle speeding, 30-plus mph over speed limit; dismissed.   Corey A. Alexander, 37, Houlton: terrorizing, 30 months in prison, all but six months suspended, two years’ probation; terrorizing, six months […]

9 years ago

County men accused of heroin trafficking

By Jen LyndsStaff Writer SHERMAN — Two Aroostook County men were arrested Sunday on Interstate 95 after police investigated a tip to the Aroostook County Crime Stoppers about alleged heroin trafficking.

9 years ago

HPD Corner

    Webster’s II Dictionary says that the definition for ‘stop’ is “to cease moving.”    Maine Motor Vehicle Statutes say that to stop when it’s required means “complete cessation of movement.”

9 years ago

Houlton Police Log

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 Sept. 20-26. Sunday, Sept. 20 1:06 a.m. — Cpl. Duff responded to North […]

9 years ago

Teen charged in Oakfield crash

OAKFIELD, Maine — A 16-year-old Oakfield juvenile, and a 15-year-old passenger were injured Friday evening when the driver lost control of the vehicle on a bridge and struck a guardrail on the South Oakfield Road.