Sheriff's Log: March 1 - 15, 2016

The Knox County Sheriff's office received 830 calls for service from March 1 thru 15, 2016. Those calls that are not listed below include agency assists, animal problems, bail and warrant checks, business and residential alarms, business and residential property checks, check-ins, citizen assists, civil disputes, crisis interventions, death investigations, nuisances complaints, court paper service, motor vehicle crashes, police information, school visits, suspicious persons and circumstances, traffic hazards, and traffic stops. 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.

March 1

Following a traffic stop in Saint George, Deputy John Hansen summoned Christian Vitale, 36, of Nobleboro, for reading while driving.

Following a traffic stop in St. George, Hansen summoned Vincent Hilt, 21, of St. George, for operating after suspension.

Dep. Robert Potter responded to a report of criminal mischief on Vinalhaven. Potter summoned Sheldon Woodcock, 38, of Vinalhaven, for criminal mischief.

Following a traffic stop in Warren, Sergeant Patrick Polky summoned Katie Cole, 25, of Warren, for speed.

March 2

Following a traffic stop in Warren, Dep. Nathaniel Jack summoned Christopher Wellman, 42, of Union, for operating with expired registration.

March 3

Following a traffic stop on Vinalhaven, Potter summoned Darlen Harwood, 50, of Vinalhaven, for operating after suspension.

Following a traffic crash in Appleton, Dep. Justin Hills summoned Craig Doucette, 36, of Appleton, for failure to maintain control of vehicle, operating unregistered motor vehicle, and failure to produced evidence of insurance.

March 4

Following a warrant check in Rockland, Dep. Arthur Smith arrested Jaime Allen, 34, of Sedgwick, on one active arrest warrant.

Following a traffic stop in Rockland, Smith summoned Errol Littlefield, 47, of Rockland, for operating with expired inspection.

Dep. Scott Redmun responded to the report of a theft in Thomaston. Redmun summoned Roy Daugherty, 48, of Rockland, for theft.

Following a traffic stop in Washington, Sgt. Matthew Elwell summoned Jeffrey Waldrop, 32, of Franklin, for failing to obtain license in 30 days of residency and failure to display inspection.

Following a traffic stop in Union, Redmun summoned Sierra Marston, 18, of Appleton, for speed.

Following a warrant check in Rockland, Hills arrested Teara Rytky, 23, of Rockland, on one active arrest warrant.

March 5

Following a traffic stop in Union, Dep. Paul Pinkham summoned Anthony Emery, 29, of Montville, for operating with expired inspection.

Following a warrant check in Owls Head, Smith arrested Stephen Balint, 23, of Rockland, on one active arrest warrant.

Following a traffic stop in Owls Head, Sgt. Lance Mitchell summoned Joseph Dinapoli, 27, of Cushing, for failure to stop at sign and failure to produce evidence of insurance.

Smith responded to the report of an assault in Rockland. Smith summoned Barry Reed, 35, of Friendship, for assault, disorderly conduct, and violation of conditional release.

Following a traffic stop in Warren, Elwell summoned Christopher Bonzagni, 32, of Rockland, for operating after suspension.

Redmun, Hills, and Elwell responded to the report of an intoxicated driver in Warren. Redmun arrested James Lemay, 64, of Washington, for operating under the influence.

March 6

Following a traffic crash in Warren, Pinkham summoned Joshua Adams, 22, of Sanford, for failure to yield when entering public way.

Following a warrant check in Owls Head, Hansen arrested Scotch Hanning, 36, of Winfield, PA, and Misty Hollenbach, 30, of Lewisburg, PA, for trafficking in schedule “W” drugs and one active arrest warrant each.

Smith responded to the report of a disturbance in Friendship. Smith summoned Carl Chipman, 22, of Thomaston, for disorderly conduct and unnecessary acceleration noise.

March 7

Potter responded to the report of a burglary on Vinalhaven, the incident is under investigation.

Following a traffic stop in So. Thomaston, Hansen summoned Carrie Groth, 35, of St. George, for failure to produce evidence of insurance.

Following a warrant check in Warren, Jack arrested Joseph Thurston, 28, of Warren, on two active arrest warrants.

Following a traffic stop in Friendship, Smith summoned Carl Hayes, 21, of Waldoboro, for unnecessary acceleration noise.

Redmun responded to the report of a traffic crash in Warren, the incident is under investigation.

Smith responded to the report of an assault in Rockland. Smith summoned Wyatt Chapdelaine, 20, of Rockland, for assault, disorderly conduct, and violation of conditional release.

March 8

Following a warrant check in Rockland, Detective Dwight Burtis arrested James Braugh, 42, of Camden, on one active arrest warrant.

March 9

Dep. Paul Spear responded to the report of trespassing on North Haven, the incident is under investigation.

Following a traffic stop in Thomaston, Hansen summoned Christy Nason, 39, of Warren, for operating with an expired license.

Following a traffic stop in So. Thomaston, Polky summoned Travis Robinson, 33, of Cushing, for speed, failure to produce evidence of insurance, and failure to display inspection.

Following a warrant check in Warren, Dep. Jeremy Joslyn arrested Ricky Miller, 34, of Warren, on one active arrest warrant.

Hills, Pinkham, and Polky responded to the report of criminal mischief in Warren. Hills arrested Paul Thurlow, 27, of Durham, on one active warrant. Pinkham arrested Dustin Robinson, 28, of Warren, on one active arrest warrant.

Following a warrant check in Rockland, Joslyn arrested Troy Crane, 52, of St. George, on one active arrest warrant.

Hills and Pinkham responded to the report of a 911 hang-up in Cushing. Hills arrested Neala Maloney, 42, of Cushing, for operating under the influence.

March 10

Following a traffic stop in Thomaston, Jack summoned Brandon Badershell, 21, of Augusta, for operating in violation of license restriction.

Following a traffic stop in Warren, Pinkham summoned Branden Lucarelli, 37, of Waldoboro, for operating with expired inspection.

Following a traffic stop in Friendship, Jack summoned Janelle Burns, 25, of Friendship, for speed.

Following a traffic stop in Warren, Joslyn summoned Jennifer Johnson, 49, of Kingfield, for failure to produce evidence of insurance.

March 11

Following a warrant check in Rockland, Redmun arrested Ernest Dustin, 52, of Warren, on one active warrant.

Hills responded to the report of a theft in Warren, the incident is under investigation.

Following a warrant check in Cushing, Redmun arrested Michelle Young, 26, of Cushing, on one active warrant.

Following a traffic stop in Cushing, Hills summoned Brandon Demmons, 21, of Rockland, for operating with expired inspection and failure to produce evidence of insurance.

Hills, Joslyn, and Elwell responded to the report of a traffic crash in Owls Head. Hills summoned William McMahan, 34, of Owls Head, for operating with expired registration.

March 12

Following a traffic stop in Warren, Smith summoned Joseph Gower 60, of Waldoboro, for operating after suspension and operating with expired inspection.

Pinkham responded to the report of a theft in Warren. Pinkham summoned Seth Neal, 35, of Friendship, for theft.

Following a traffic stop in Warren, Smith summoned Darrin Weaver, 50, of Windsor, for failure to display inspection.

Smith responded to the report of criminal mischief in Warren, the incident is under investigation.

Following a bail check in Warren, Smith summoned Scott Landry, 37, of Warren, for possession of drug paraphernalia.

March 13

Following a traffic stop in Hope, Smith summoned Daniel Jones, 27, of Waterville, for speed.

March 14

Following a traffic crash in Union, Jack summoned Michael Noyes, 70, of Union, for operating after suspension and failure to produce evidence of insurance.

Following a traffic stop in St. George, Polky summoned Jessica Krise, 40, of Waldoboro, for speed.

Following a traffic enforcement detail in Union, Hills summoned Martha Jackson, 54, of Union, and Audreee Van Duysen, 54, of Appleton, for failure to produce evidence of insurance.

Following a traffic stop in St. George, Polky summoned Benjamin Palladino, 23, of Tully, NY, for speed.

Following a traffic enforcement detail in Owls Head, Smith summoned McCabe Burch, 20, of Owls Head, for failure to produce window tint certificate.

March 15

Burtis responded to the report of harassment, the incident is under investigation.

Following a warrant check in Rockland, Polky arrested Eliza Rainville, 22, of Rockport, on one active warrant.

Following a traffic crash in Union, Polky arrested Fern Gordon, 57, of Rockport, for operating under the influence.

Knox County Deputies can check your Child Passenger Safety Seats

Did you know that up to 90% of child seats being used in the State of Maine are used improperly? Many don’t know this fact. Do you know the rules/laws regarding transporting your child? Again, many do not. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is a dedicated partner of the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety. Our goal at the Sheriff’s Office to is make sure children riding in motor vehicles are doing so safely here in Knox County!

With another Click-It or Ticket campaign almost upon us...it is important that everyone is properly secured in a motor vehicle. When it comes to Child Restraints, we understand how confusing they can be to use. Did you know that there are people that can help you? There are Certified Child Passenger Safety Seat Technicians (CPST) throughout the United States. A CPST is national certification. A CPST has to renew their certification every two years due to the constantly changing child restraint and motor vehicle industry.

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has more certified technicians than any other law enforcement agency in the State of Maine. Sgt. Matt Elwell along with Deputies Spear and Joslyn are CPST’s. Sgt. Lance Mitchell is not only a CPST, but he is also a CPST Instructor. He is often asked to speak at conferences relating to the child passenger safety field and law enforcement’s role in it. He has written classes for law enforcement officers to help them spot violations in order to make children safer on our nation’s highways. Sgt. Mitchell’s training is being used by law enforcement trainers across the country.
 
A Knox County Deputy can help! Does your Child restraint seem loose? Are you sure you’re using it properly? Should you use the seatbelt or lower anchors? Let one of our Deputy CPST’s assist you. Call the sheriff’s office at 207-594-0429, and ask to speak with one of our Deputy Technicians. We will be more than happy to assist you and show you how to properly install your seat and make sure your child is being transported properly and in accordance with Maine State Law. If you ask for assistance we can usually get a technician to you on the same day, whether you come to us, or we meet you. All we need is a 20-45 minutes of your time. Your child’s health and safety is the most important thing to all of us.

Knox County Explorers - March 20, 2016

The explorers visited the Maine State Police Academy in Vassalboro. Thank you Officer W. Butler of Camden for the simulation training and Deputy Arthur Smith for leading the physical training and your help with the simulations as well. We would also like to give a big thank you to Sgt. Palmer and Corrections Officer Dennis Palmer. What a great learning experience!A. Smith for leading the physical training and your help with simulations as well. We would also like to give a big thank you to Sgt. Palmer and Dennis Palmer. What a great learning experience today was. 😊

 

 

 

 

Knox County Explorers - March 17, 2016

Knox County Deputy Arthur Smith lead the explorers through simulation training for shoot or no shoot situations and also taught them how to properly hand cuff the perpetrator.

Update on March 18, 2016 Fatal Crash

March 21, 2016

After an evening phone conversation with the Maine Medical Examiners Office, this office is still unable to confirm the identity of the unidentified victim from the crash in Washington the afternoon of March 18, 2016. This office will release that information to all media agencies as soon as we acquire it.

Fatal Crash in Washington - March 18, 2016

Just before 5:00 p.m., Friday (March 18) afternoon, Knox County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call of a serious crash on the Augusta Rd. (Rt. 17), near Fitch Rd. in Washington.  Knox County Regional Communications Center had received information that multiple vehicles involved, including a tractor-trailer and that wires were down.

Upon arrival, Deputies found 5 vehicles had been involved in the crash and one was still burning.   It appears as though a 1998 Freightliner, loaded with a flatbed of lumber was traveling west on the Augusta Rd in Washington.  The other four vehicles involved were all traveling east on the Augusta Rd. The Freightliner, operated by Randall Weddle, 53, of Greenville, Tennessee trailer portion of the truck began to slide into the opposing lane while rounding a right hand corner just west of the Fitch Rd. intersection. The Freightliner began to roll over on to the left side as it continued to go around the corner. As it rolled, three of the four vehicles heading in the opposite direction were unable to avoid being hit by the trailer. The first vehicle hit, a 2009 Chevrolet Colorado, driven by Paul Fowles, 74, of Owls Head, went off the roadway to the right after being struck on the left side and came to rest in a distance off the road down an embankment. The next vehicle in line, a 2014 Nissan, driven by Tracy Cook, 51, of Union was also struck by the trailer and went off the roadway to the right. Cooks vehicle rolled over once and struck the following vehicle, a 2015 Kia, driven by Tracy Morgan, 33, of Washington, before coming to rest on its wheels in the field off the road. Morgan was able to avoid being struck by the trailer after she took evasive action to avoid the truck. Morgan’s Kia was struck by the Nissan as it rolled over and the Kia also came to final rest in the field. A 1998 Chrysler van was struck by the trailer and the load of lumber being hauled by the truck. The Chrysler was pushed back into the field and burst into flames. The Freightliner rolled onto its roof and continued to slide on its roof down the road before going off the left hand side of the roadway.  The Freightliner came to rest down another embankment between the road and the field. 

Tracy Morgan was uninjured in the crash.  Tracy Cook was taken by ambulance to a local hospital as well as a passenger in the Freightliner, Lowell Babb, 32, of Virginia.  The operator of the Freightliner, Mr. Weddle, was taken by Life-flight to Central Maine Medical Center.  All were non-life threatening injuries.  It took crews over an hour to extricate Mr. Weddle out of the cab of the truck. 

Mr. Paul Fowles, of Owls Head was pronounced dead at the scene as was the operator of the Chrysler van.  The operator of the van’s name cannot be released by this office as a confirmation of the identity will have to be made by the Maine Medical Examiner’s Office due to the extent of burns received.  That will be done as soon as possible. 

Crews remained on-scene until 2:30 a.m. cleaning up debris and getting the vehicles to a secure location.  Fairpoint and Central Maine Power will come back later in the morning to repair the lines and the pole that was destroyed in the crash.  Power was initially shut off to an extensive area until crews arrived shortly after the crash to localize power failure. 

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Waldo County Sheriff’s Office, and the Maine State Police Reconstruction, Mapping, and Commercial Truck Enforcement units will continue to investigate the crash in the days to come to try to figure out what exactly happened. 

Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Crews responded quickly from Washington, Jefferson, Somerville, and Union to extinguish the fire and provide care to the victims.

 

Disorderly Conduct in Union - March 17, 2016

Knox County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported disorderly female call on South Union Rd. in Union just after 3:00 p.m. yesterday.  Caller had told Knox County Regional Communications that the female was highly intoxicated and threatening people at the house.  Just prior to arriving, dispatch informed Deputy Nathaniel Jack and Sgt. John Palmer that the female was attempting to leave and the caller was trying to stop her from getting in the vehicle.  As the Deputies arrived, the vehicle was on the road and heading south on South Union Rd. (RT.131).  Deputy Jack activated blue lights and then siren to attempt to have the operator stop the vehicle.  According to the deputies following, she was operating erratically and was failing to stop.  The two Deputies tried to stop the driver, later identified as Amy Gray, 48, of Union down Rt. 131, onto Wotton’s Mill Rd., back to Rt. 17.  Gray turned west onto Rt. 17 and drove back to South Union Rd. and eventually pulled back into the driveway she had previously left.  Deputies were concerned for her condition and the manner that she was operating all over the road.  There were 4 other responding units trying to get into position to possibly attempt to “spike” the tires with deflation devices, but didn’t get there.

It’s always that fine line that law enforcement officers face, that is it too dangerous to chase or are you better off staying with the vehicle being a warning of lights and siren that alert people that something is coming?  Aside from the speed being driven, deputies have to rely on the information received as that she was “highly intoxicated” and her operation was “all over the road.”  A decision that a law enforcement officer will be criticized highly for if something should go wrong either way.  We are very grateful that this ended well with no one hurt and a reckless, drunk driver was taken off the road safely.  Gray was arrested and charged with,  Domestic Assault (Class D), Operating Under the Influence (Class D), Attempting to Elude an Officer (Class C Felony),  Driving to Endanger (Class E), Failure to Stop for an Officer (Class E), and Criminal Speeding (Class E). 

Gray was very uncooperative throughout the event and at one point tried to tie something around her neck when she was placed in a cell.  A corrections officer immediately went in and was able to pull the item off her, but she became very combative with that officer.  Deputy Jack tried to assist in getting her under control and she would not comply.  An electronic control device was used as a “drive stun” for 1 second to have her comply in getting under control without hurting the officers or herself. 

Some Frequently Asked Questions (Just in case you were wondering...)

How do I get a copy of a police or accident report?

You may go online to GetCrashReports.com or mail your request, along with a payment of $10 and a self addressed stamped envelope, or come in to our office located within the Knox County Public Safety Building at 301 Park Street,  Rockland, Maine.

Where do I pick up a job application?

Applications for positions with the KCSO are available at the Knox County Administration Office located on the ground floor of the Knox County Court House, 62 Union St, Rockland, Maine 04841.  They are also available to be downloaded directly from the Knox County website: www.knoxcountymaine.gov. Completed applications should be turned into the County Administration Office and have any relevant certificates attached to it. You may also attach a copy of your resume.

Can I meet the Duck of Justice?

Sorry. He works for Bangor PD.

Sheriff's Log: February 14 - 29, 2016

The Knox County Sheriff's office received 745 calls for service from February 14 thru 29, 2016. Those calls that are not listed below include agency assists, animal problems, bail and warrant checks, business and residential alarms, business and residential property checks, check-ins, citizen assists, civil disputes, crisis interventions, death investigations, nuisances complaints, court paper service, motor vehicle crashes, police information, school visits, suspicious persons and circumstances, traffic hazards, and traffic stops. 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.

February 14

Following a traffic stop in Rockland, Deputy John Hansen arrested Corey Williams, 40, of South Thomaston, for operating under the influence second offense, refusing to stop for police, operating after habitual offender, and violation of conditional release.

Dep. Paul Pinkham and Hansen responded to a domestic assault report in South Thomaston. Hansen arrested Robert Oakes, 46, of So. Thomaston, for domestic violence assault.

Following a traffic stop in Hope, Dep. Arthur Smith arrested Brandon Klein, 32, of Washington, for operating under the influence and violation of conditional release.

Following a traffic stop in Hope, Dep. Scott Redmun summoned John Rich, 27, of Union, for speed and failure to register a motor vehicle.

February 15

Following a traffic stop in Friendship, Hansen summoned Joshua Wilshire, 31, of Waldoboro, for speed.

Detective Donald Murray, Sergeant Patrick Polky, and Redmun responded to a burglary report in Owls Head, the incident is under investigation.

February 16

Det. Dwight Burtis responded to a violation of protection order in Union, the incident is under investigation.

Following a traffic stop in Thomaston, Hansen summoned Andrew Stone, 27, of Hope, for speed.

Hansen responded to a theft report in Saint George, the incident is under investigation.

February 17

Dep. Robert Potter responded to a criminal mischief report on Vinalhaven, the incident is under investigation.

Dep. Jeremy Joslyn and Polky responded to a trespassing complain in St. George. Joslyn arrested Larry Winchenbach, 33, of St. George, for a probation violation. Joslyn also summoned Winchenbach for leaving the scene of a crash, failure to report a crash, operating after suspension, failure to register a motor vehicle, displaying expired inspection, and failure to produce evidence of insurance.

Following a traffic stop in Union, Dep. Paul Spear summoned Joseph Boudreau, 54, of Rockland, for failure to register a motor vehicle.

Joslyn responded to a bail violation in So. Thomaston. Joslyn arrested Corey Rytky, 35, of St. George, for violation of conditional release.

February 18

Following a traffic stop in Washington, Spear summoned Winston Robinson, 41, of Union, for failure to register a motor vehicle.

Following a traffic stop in Rockport, Dep. Nathaniel Jack summoned Allan Bragg, 32, of Warren, for speed.

Following a bail check in Friendship, Joslyn summoned Thomas Powell, 24, of Friendship, for violation conditional release.

Joslyn and Spear responded to a request for assistance in Rockport. Joslyn arrested Devin David, 29, of Friendship, for 5 active arrest warrants and Karrie Prior, 25, of Friendship, for a probation violation.

February 19

Smith responded to a domestic assault report in Warren. Smith arrested Thomas Gaudette, 25, of Waldoboro, for domestic violence assault, domestic violence terrorizing, and obstructing the report of a crime.

Following a traffic stop in Washington, Spear summoned Elisha Frampton, 32, of Washington, for displaying an expired inspection sticker.

Following a traffic stop in Warren, Spear summoned Courtney Costa, 22, of Union, for criminal speed.

Following a bail and warrant check in Warren, Spear arrested Ian Chase, 21, of Warren, on 2 active arrest warrants and for violation of conditional release.

Following a traffic stop in Cushing, Redmun summoned Brandon Demmons, 21, of Rockland, for failure to produce evidence of insurance.

February 20

Following a traffic stop in Cushing, Smith arrested Jason Merrill, 29, of Cushing, on 3 active arrest warrants.

Following a warrant check in Rockland, Smith arrested Todd Avery, 40, of Waldoboro, on 1 active arrest warrant; Joshua Crouteau, 24, of Biddeford, on 2 active arrest warrants; and Todd Dodge, 43, of Waldoboro, on 1 active arrest warrant.

Following a traffic stop in Hope, Redmun summoned Charles Marder, 62, of East Hampton, NY, for speed.

Following a traffic stop in Hope, Redmun summoned a Juvenile, 17, of Islesboro, for speed.

Following a traffic stop in Warren, Joslyn summoned Devon Mank, 19, of Union, for failure to produce evidence of insurance.

February 21

Following a traffic stop on So. Thomaston, Smith summoned Heather Sewall, 44, of So. Thomaston, for operating after suspension.

Following a bail check in Union, Redmun summoned Jonas Sabins, 32, of Union, for violation of conditional release.

Following a traffic stop in Warren, Redmun arrested Brandon Jimenez-Roberts, 23, of Rockland, for operating after suspension and failure to give correct name, date of birth, and address.

February 22

Following a traffic stop in Thomaston, Hansen summoned Jason Childs, 32, of Randolph, for reading while driving.

Following a warrant check in Rockland, Hansen arrested Cote McClure, 23, of Friendship, on 1 active arrest warrant.

Following a warrant check in Owls Head, Smith arrested Ashley Benner, 32, of Owls Head, on 1 active arrest warrant.

Following a warrant check in Rockland, Sgt. John Palmer arrested Lona Doyle, 38, of Cushing, on 1 active arrest warrant,

February 23

Following a warrant check in Appleton, Redmun arrested David Fish, 22, of Appleton, on 1 active arrest warrant.

Following a warrant and bail check in Cushing, Spear arrested Clyde Maloney, 70, of Cushing, on 1 active arrest warrant and for violation of conditional release.

Redmun responded to a traffic crash in Union, the incident is under investigation.

February 24

Hansen responded to a burglary report in So. Thomaston, the incident is under investigation.

Following a traffic stop in Thomaston, Hansen summoned Thomas McClure, 42, of Rockland, for displaying expired inspection.

Spear responded to a domestic assault report in Warren. Spear arrested Cynthia Hatt, 60, of Warren, for domestic violence assault, criminal mischief, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

February 25

Pinkham responded to a burglary report in So. Thomaston, the incident is under investigation.

Following a warrant check in Warren, Spear arrested Michael Porter, 38, of Warren, on 1 active arrest warrant.

Following a traffic stop in Appleton, Joslyn summoned Kathy Grierson, 27, of Union, for failure to wear seatbelt and failure to produce evidence of insurance.

Following a traffic stop in Rockland, Joslyn summoned Caleb Emerson, 25, of Rockport, for failure to turn off aftermarket fog lights and failure to produce evidence of insurance.

February 26

Following a warrant check in Rockland, Det. Justin Twitchell arrested Nicole Norris, 31, of Marchfield, on 1 active arrest warrant.

Following a warrant check in Warren, Spear arrested Stephen Parece, 30, of Waldoboro, on 1 active arrest warrant.

Following a traffic stop in St. George, Spear summoned Michael Myers, 37, of St. George, for failure to produce evidence of insurance.

Following a warrant check in Rockland, Spear arrested Jeremiah Carleton, 30, of Camden, on 2 active arrest warrants.

Following a traffic stop in Warren, Joslyn summoned a Juvenile, 16, of Warren, for speed.

Following a traffic stop in Warren, Spear summoned Christian Bateman, 21, of So. Thomaston, for criminal speed.

Following a traffic stop in Appleton, Dep. Justin Hills summoned William Philbrook, 68, of Appleton, for operating with a suspended registration.

February 27

Following a traffic stop in Appleton, Joslyn summoned Joshua Benner, 20, of Waldoboro, for failure to produce license, failure to produce evidence of insurance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Following a traffic stop in Appleton, Joslyn summoned Tosha Cloud, 24, of Newburgh, for speed and failure to produce evidence of insurance.

Following a traffic stop in Appleton, Hills summoned Jared Gilbert, 18, of Hope, for failure to produce evidence of insurance.

Following a traffic stop in Washington, Smith summoned Steven Crosby, 26, of Jefferson, for operating after suspension.

Following a warrant check in Warren, Pinkham arrested Nicholas Adkins, 25, of Warren, on 1 active arrest warrant.

Following a traffic stop in Appleton, Smith summoned Blake Gray, 57, of Warren, for failure to change address.

Following a traffic stop in Appleton, Smith summoned Kenneth Gray, 57, of Warren, for speed.

Redmun conducted a traffic detail in St. George. Redmun summoned Russell Johnson, 61, of St. George, for displaying expired inspection.

Joslyn conducted a traffic detail in hope. Joslyn summoned Kristin Meyer, 37, of Lincolnville, for failure to produce evidence of insurance and failure to stop at stop sign; and James Gurney, 42, of Hope, for failure to secure passengers and failure to display inspection.

February 28

Following a wellbeing check in Warren, Hansen arrested William Eustis, 27, of Warren, on 1 active arrest warrant.

Following a traffic stop in Union, Smith summoned Benjamin Tyler, 23, of Searsmont, for speed.

Following a traffic stop in Warren, Smith summoned Benjamin Bryant, 36, of Searsmont, for operating after suspension.

February 29

Sheriff Donna Dennison responded to a theft report in St. George, the incident is under investigation.

Following a traffic stop in Warren, Jack arrested Michael Roman, 29, of Union, for receiving stolen property, unlawful possession of scheduled “W” drugs, and unlawful possession of scheduled “Z” drugs.

Redmun and Polky responded to a traffic crash in Washington. Redmun arrested April Moulton, 40, of Washington, for operating under the influence.

Drug Bust at the Knox County Regional Airport - March 6, 2016

On March 6, 2016, at approximately 3:00 P.M., the Knox County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Maine Violent Crimes Task Force led by the U.S. Marshall’s Office in apprehending two individuals wanted on felony warrants by the State of Pennsylvania. Deputy John Hansen arrested Scotch Hanning (36) from Winfield, PA. and Misty Hollenbach (30) from Lewisburg, PA. at the Knox County Regional Airport in Owls Head.

Subsequent to the arrest, Deputy Hansen and Deputy Marshalls found approximately 115 packets of suspected Heroin and approximately $520.00 in cash on Mr. Hanning and uncovered a loaded hypodermic syringe and several packets of suspected Heroin on Ms. Hollenbach.

Both Ms. Hollenbach and Mr. Hanning were charged with Trafficking a Schedule W Drug. They were transported to the Knox County Jail without incident. Main Drug Enforcement Agency was called in to assist in this case for follow up and continued investigation. 

Temporary Full-time Patrol Deputy position available on North Haven

The County of Knox is currently accepting applications for one temporary full-time patrol deputy to be assigned to the North Haven island patrol. The Deputy assigned to work on North Haven will be provided with housing and will be required to work closely with municipal officials and the residents of the island in a community-policing atmosphere. For more information regarding this specific patrol, please call Chief Deputy Tim Carroll at 207-594-0429 ext. 702.
 

To be eligible for this position, applicants must meet the requirements for being placed on the Patrol Register. Applicants will be required to pass a written exam, the standard MCJA physical assessment, an oral board, a polygraph exam, psychological exam, and an extensive criminal and motor vehicle background check. The salary range for this position is $17.56 - $23.63/hr.
 

Application forms, job descriptions, and information on the Patrol Register requirements are available at the County Administrator’s office, located on the ground floor of the Knox County Courthouse, 62 Union St. in Rockland, and are also available on the County’s website: www.knoxcountymaine.gov. Applications with original signatures must be received by the County Administrator’s Office no later than Friday, March 18, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes alone will also not be accepted. Any required or relevant certifications or training certificates should be submitted with your application.
 

The County reserves the right to reject any and all applications and to select the most qualified applicant(s).
 

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