Knox County Sheriff's Log

The Knox County Sheriff's Office responded to 306 calls July 5-11:

July 5

Deputies Jeremy Joslyn and Sgt. Matt Elwell responded to a report of an underage drinking party in Rockport. Two females were issued summonses for illegal possession of liquor by a minor.

Subsequent to a traffic stop in Warren, Deputy Nathaniel Jack issued a summons for failure to produce insurance.

Jack began an investigation of theft in Appleton. This is still an active investigation.

Subsequent to a traffic stop in Thomaston, Deputy Paul Pinkham issued a summons for no inspection.

Deputy Robert Potter conducted a radar detail on Vinalhaven. 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.

Joslyn conducted a radar detail in Washington. No violations were noted.

Deputy Pat Polky began an investigation of threatening on Matinicus. This is still an active investigation.

Deputies John Hansen and Sgt. Elwell conducted a countywide OUI detail. No arrests were noted.

Polky arrested Christopher Pollis, 24, of Union on two outstanding arrest warrants. Subject was escorted to Knox County Jail without incident.

July 6

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

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

Sgt. Lance Mitchell conducted a radar detail in Cushing. No violations were noted.

Polky arrested Dustin Robinson, 27, of Thomaston on an outstanding arrest warrant. Subject was escorted to Knox County Jail without incident.

July 7

Det. Don Murray arrested Donald Simmons, 26, of Rockland on an outstanding arrest warrant.

Jack began an investigation of theft in St. George. This is still an active investigation.

Deputy Justin Hills began an investigation of burglary in Warren. This is still an active investigation.

July 8

Subsequent to a traffic stop in Warren, Joslyn arrested Cynthia Hatt, 59, of Warren on a charge of operating without a license. Subject was taken to Knox County Jail without incident.

Spear and Sgt. Mitchell responded to a report of a domestic in Owls Head. This was deemed a verbal argument only and the parties were separated.

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

Joslyn arrested Wesley Williams, 25, of Cushing on two outstanding arrest warrants, along with a charge of criminal mischief. Subject was transported to Knox County Jail without incident.

Subsequent to a traffic stop in Warren, Spear issued summonses for operating after suspension and attaching false plates.

July 9

Joslyn responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in South Thomaston involving a single vehicle with reportable damage. Due to the operator leaving the scene, he was issued summonses for leaving the scene and failing to give notice of an accident by quickest means.

Deputy John Hansen conducted a radar detail on North Haven. No violations were noted.

Pinkham responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Warren involving two vehicles. Reportable damage sustained.

Joslyn began an investigation of theft in Friendship. This is still an active investigation.

Joslyn responded to a request for a well-being check in  Warren. The female in question was taken to Pen Bay Medical Center for an evaluation.

Subsequent to a traffic stop in Union, Spear issued a summons for failure to register motor vehicle.

July 10

Smith conducted a radar detail in Owls Head. No violations were noted.

Smith and Pinkham responded to a report of a domestic in St. George. Subsequent to this response, Adam Ridlon, 33, of St. George was arrested on a charge of domestic violence terrorizing. Subject was transported to the Knox County Jail without incident.

Hansen conducted a radar detail on North Haven. No violations were noted.

Potter responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Vinalhaven involving two vehicles. Reportable damage sustained.

Joslyn conducted a bail check on an adult male in Friendship. The male was issued a summons for violating his bail.

Polky conducted a radar detail in South Thomaston. No violations were noted.

Polky and Ken Smith conducted a countywide OUI detail. No OUI arrests were made.

July 11

Joslyn responded to a report of an erratic vehicle in Washington. The driver was located and showed no signs of impairment.

Pinkham responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Friendship involving a single vehicle with reportable damage. The operator was issued a summons for failure to report a crash by quickest means.

Spear responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in St. George involving a single vehicle. Reportable damage sustained.

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

Spear and Hills conducted a countywide OUI detail. No OUI arrests were made.

Joslyn and Sgt. Elwell responded to a report of a domestic in St. George. Subsequent to this response, Steven Ausplund, 56, of Tenants Harbor was arrested for domestic violence assault.

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.