Knox County Sheriff's Log

The Knox County Sheriff's Office responded to 222 complaints from June 21 to 27.

 

June 21

 

Sgt. Lance Mitchell responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Union involving a single vehicle striking a deer. Non-reportable damage sustained.

 

June 22

 

Deputy Nathaniel Jack responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Cushing involving a single vehicle. Reportable damage sustained.

 

Jack began an investigation of theft in South Thomaston. The suspect was located, paid for the item taken and has been issued a trespass notice.

 

Following a traffic stop in St. George, Jack issued a summons for speed.

 

Deputy Pat Polky responded to a request for a well-being check on an adult female in Warren. The female was located and transported to Pen Bay Medical Center for an evaluation.

 

Polky and Deputy Justin Hills responded to a report of a domestic in Warren. This was deemed a verbal argument only and the parties were separated.

June 23

 

Polky responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Cushing involving a single vehicle. Reportable damage sustained.

 

Deputy Arthur Smith conducted a radar detail in Appleton. No violations were noted.

 

Polky began an investigation of theft in South Thomaston. One suspect has been named.

 

Polky responded to assist Thomaston Police Officer Olaf Sigaud at the scene of a domestic in Thomaston. One arrest was made. This is a Thomaston Police case.

 

June 24

 

Jack arrested Melisa Paquin, 25, of South Thomaston on an outstanding arrest warrant. Subject was transported to the Knox County Jail without incident.

 

Following a traffic stop in Warren, Deputy Paul Spear arrested Emily Lawry, 37, of Gardiner, on a charge of operating under he influence.

 

June 25

 

Following a traffic stop in Owls Head, Deputy Paul Pinkham issued a summons for speed.

 

Following a traffic stop in Friendship, Jack issued a summons for failure to provide proof of insurance.

 

Pinkham responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident in Owls Head involving two vehicles. Reportable damage sustained.

 

Deputy Robert Potter conducted a radar detail on Vinalhaven. No violations were noted.

 

Jack began an investigation of theft in Cushing. One suspect was named.

 

Spear and Sgt. Matt Elwell responded to a report of an assault in Owls Head. Following this response, the suspect was located and issued a summons. The victim was issued summonses for violating condition of release, operating without a license and illegal transportation of liquor by a minor.

 

Elwell responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Appleton involving a single vehicle striking a deer. Reportable damage sustained.

 

Deputy Jeremy Joslyn arrested Wesley Winchenbach, 37, of Waldoboro, on an outstanding arrest warrant.

 

June 26

 

Pinkham and Sgt. John Palmer responded to a report of a domestic in Friendship. This is still an active investigation with probable charges pending.

 

Deputy John Hansen arrested Daniel Butler, 31, of Putney, Vt., on an outstanding arrest warrant.

 

Potter conducted a radar detail on Vinalhaven. No violations were noted.

 

Jack and Elwell responded to a report of a disorderly male in St. George. The male was located and issued a warning for same.

 

Jack arrested Henry Dudley,  34, of Tenants Harbor, on an outstanding arrest warrant.

 

Polky conducted a county-wide OUI detail. No violations were noted.

 

Potter responded to a report of a domestic on Vinalhaven. This was deemed a verbal argument only and the parties were separated.

 

Hansen responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on North Haven involving a single vehicle sustaining reportable damage. Following this response, Chayse MacDonald,18, of North Haven was arrested on charges of operating under the influence and driving to endanger.

 

June 27

Following a traffic stop in Warren, Palmer issued a summons for operating after suspension.

Spear arrested Cortney Sukeforth, 32, of Camden on an outstanding arrest warrant.

 

Polky responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Union involving a single vehicle. This accident was deemed non-reportable, as it occurred on private property.
Hills conducted a county-wide OUI detail. One summons was issued for operating after suspension.

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.