Robert Robinson arrested again on more charges - April 26, 2016

Robert Robinson, 64, of Thomaston has been arrested again by Detective Justin Twitchell of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Twitchell obtained a warrant on April 26th and arrested Robinson. 

Due to the recent arrest of Robinson two weeks ago, more victims have come forward as the result of Detective Twitchell’s ongoing investigation. Robinson has been charged with one count of Unlawful Sexual Contact, Class B, and Unlawful Sexual Touching, Class D. The victims as before are under the age of 14. 

Bail has been set at $500. Robinson is currently being held at the Knox County Jail in Rockland.

Law Enforcement train in emergency response to schools

Eleven law enforcement agencies received training last week for an emergency response to a school. Fifty-nine members from local, county and state law enforcement were instructed by Knox and Kennebec County Deputies that have received training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia as nationally recognized “Active Shooter Threat Instructors.” Over a three day period at Camden Hills Regional High School; while students were on break, law enforcement officers were involved in classroom discussion and hands on training of entering buildings and clearing rooms to eliminate possible threats. Agencies represented in the training were from Knox and Kennebec County Sheriff’s Offices, Rockland, Camden, Rockport, Winthrop, Augusta, and Waldoboro Police Departments as well as Probation & Parole, Maine Warden Service and Maine Marine Patrol. 

This is a level of training that we absolutely hope to never use, but as all know the ways of the world, we would be remiss if not working on and having a common knowledge amongst responders of what best practices are to approach such an occurrence. It is recognized that it all may be a low probability occurrence, but at the same time if it should happen is an extremely high consequence that affects communities greatly. 

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office and local agencies are constantly working with schools and organizations to help prepare for emergency responses from assisting with written response plans to actively training at their facility. We are working together ahead of time with not only local law enforcement, but our partners in Fire, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Management, and school administration as all will have significant roles in response and recovery efforts from such an event.

Thursday, May 5^th at 4 p.m., a community forum and panel discussion will be held at Camden Hills Regional High School to help better understand each others duties as well as inform the public of our response capabilities and expectations. The topic is, “School Emergencies: Are We Ready?” Free admission and open to the public.

Position Opening: North Haven Patrol Deputy

The County has extended the search for one 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 Patrol Sergeant Lance Mitchell at 207-594-0429 ext. 705.
 

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 Tuesday, May 10, 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.

Arrest of Robert J. Robinson of Thomaston - April 13, 2016

Detective Justin Twitchell of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office obtained a warrant today and arrested Robert J. Robinson, 64, of  Thomaston.  A concerned parent reported to Detective Twitchell that Robinson may have had contact of a sexual nature with two children under the ages of 14. As the result Detective Twitchell’s investigation, Robinson has been charged with two counts each of Gross Sexual Assault, Class A, Unlawful Sexual Contact, Class B, and Unlawful Sexual Touching, Class D.  Bail has been set at $25,000, unsecured.

Crash on Finntown Road in Warren - April 12, 2016

On April 12, 2016 at 1:37 p.m., the Knox County Sherriff’s Office, along with Warren Fire & Rescue Departments and Waldoboro EMS, responded to the area of 917 Finntown Road in Warren for a report of a single vehicle crash into a tree. The 17-year-old juvenile operator was driving a 1991 Toyota Corolla, North bound on the Finntown road when the vehicle failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway. The vehicle slid off the roadway and sideswiped a large tree, becoming airborne and crushing part of its roof down. 

 

The two occupants of the vehicle became trapped inside. Speed and driver inexperience are both factors in this crash. Both driver and passenger had to be extricated from the vehicle and were transported to Pen Bay Medical Center. 

 

The operator sustained serious life threatening injuries as a result of the crash and was listed in critical condition. The 16-year-old passenger suffered minor injuries. The families of those involved were notified. The names are not being released due to both being juveniles.

Job Opening: Full-time Patrol Deputy - North Haven

The County of Knox is currently accepting applications for one 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 Patrol Sergeant Lance Mitchell at 207-594-0429 ext. 705.

 

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, April 22, 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).

Knox County is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H

Sheriff's Log: March 16 - April 2, 2016

The Knox County Sheriff's office received 733 calls for service from March 16 thru April 2, 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 16

Deputy Nathaniel Jack, Detective Donald Murray, and Sergeant John Palmer responded to the report of a domestic assault in Union. Jack arrested Amy Gray, 48, of Union, for domestic violence assault, criminal speed, driving to endanger, failure to stop for an officer, passing a roadblock, eluding an officer, and operating under the influence.

March 18

Dep. Arthur Smith responded to the report of a burglary in South Thomaston, the incident is under investigation.

Dep. Paul Pinkham responded to the report of a theft in Warren, the incident is under investigation.

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

Following a traffic stop in Vinalhaven, Potter summoned Joshua Anthony, 35, of Matinicus, for operating after suspension.

Dep. Spear, Smith, Det. Dwight Burtis, Sgt. Matthew Elwell, Sgt. Patrick Polky, Palmer, Lieutenant Reginald Walker, and Chief Deputy Timothy Carroll responded to the report of a fatal traffic crash in Washington, the incident is under investigation.

March 19

Following a warrant check in Rockland, Sgt. Lance Mitchell arrested Jonas Sabins, 32, of Union, on one active warrant.

March 20

Following a traffic stop in Cushing, Elwell summoned Elias Morse, 27, of Cushing, for operator not wearing seatbelt.

Following a traffic stop in Washington, Dep. Scott Redmun summoned Gale Witherell, 67, of Waterville, for speed.

March 21

Following a traffic crash in Warren, Dep. John Hansen summoned Scott Moulton, 30, of Union, for operating after suspension and failure to produce evidence of insurance.

Following a traffic crash in Union, Dep. Justin Hills summoned Hillary Harriman, 37, of Union, for failure to produce evidence of insurance.

Following a traffic crash in Warren, Hansen summoned Dustin Seekins, 25, of Washington, for operating with expired license.

Following a warrant check in Rockland, Redmun arrested Aaron Hornbeck-Fielder, 20, of Portland, on one active arrest warrant.

March 22

Following a traffic stop in Rockland, Hills summoned Sarah Roscoe, 26, of Rockland, for operating with expired registration.

Hills responded to the report of protection order violation in Cushing, the incident is under investigation.

March 23

Following a traffic stop in Appleton, Hills summoned Craig Holmes, 25, of Union, for operating with expired registration.

Following a traffic stop in Hope, Hills summoned, Robert Swan, 22, of Waldoboro, for failure to display inspection.

Following a warrant check in Appleton, Dep. Jeremy Joslyn arrested Rhiannon Demmons, 18, of Appleton, on one active arrest warrant.

Joslyn responded to the report of a 911 hang-up in Owls Head. Joslyn arrested Michael O’Hara, 36, of Owls Head, for a probation violation.

March 24

Joslyn, Spear, and Mitchell responded to the report of drug activity in St. George. Joslyn arrested Jacob Mondello, 21, of So. Thomaston, for trafficking in schedule “W” drugs, a probation violation, and on one active arrest warrant.

Following a traffic crash in Washington, Spear summoned Richard Weissenberger, 78, of Washington, for operator not wearing seatbelt.

March 25

Spear responded to the report of trespassing in Owls Head, the incident is under investigation.

March 26

Following a traffic stop in Appleton, Smith summoned Tonia McLaughlin, 51, of Nobleboro, for speed.

Following a traffic stop in Warren, Redmun summoned Owen Winchenbach, 21, of Thomaston, for failure to produce evidence of insurance.

Following a traffic stop in Union, Elwell summoned Peter Sobran, 58, of Madison, for operating after suspension.

Following a traffic stop in Warren, Redmun summoned Cody Monroe, 19, of Warren, for operating after suspension.

Following a traffic stop in Warren, Redmun summoned Rachel Golaski, 28, of Friendship, for failure to produce evidence of insurance.

Joslyn and Elwell responded to the report of an erratic vehicle in Union. Joslyn summoned Steven Richardson, 25, of So. Thomaston, for violation of conditional release.

March 27

Following a warrant check in Rockland, Hills arrested Heather Sewall, 44, of So. Thomaston, on one active arrest warrant.

Following a traffic stop in Appleton, Polky summoned Lee Schreitz, 62, of Annapolis, MD, for speed.

Following a traffic stop in Warren, Smith summoned Dustin Robinson, 28. Of Warren, for operating after suspension.

March 28

Following a traffic enforcement detail in Cushing, Hansen summoned Anthony Winchenbach, 34, of Waldoboro, for failure to display inspection.

Burtis responded to the report of a domestic assault in Rockport, the incident is under investigation.

March 29

Following a traffic stop in Warren, Jack summoned Morgan Black, 18, of Union, for speed.

Following a traffic enforcement detail in Cushing, Hansen summoned Robin Reed, 51, of Friendship, for operating with expired inspection and John Litchman, 60, of Friendship, for speed in school zone.

Following a traffic stop in Union, Jack summoned Raymond Williamson, 26, of Monroe, for speed.

Following a warrant check in Rockland, Polky arrested Julius Davenport, 41, of Rock Springs, WY, on two active arrest warrants.

March 30

Joslyn and Murray responded to the report of a theft in Cushing, the incident is under investigation.

March 31

Joslyn responded to the report of a theft in Owls Head, the incident is under investigation.

Carroll responded to the report of a theft in Owls Head, the incident is under investigation.

Following a warrant check in Rockland, Spear arrested Dylan Grubbs, 23, of Thomaston, on one active arrest warrant.

Following a traffic stop in Washington, Spear summoned Ryan Rankin, 30, of Union, for operating without a license.

Following a traffic crash on North Haven, Potter summoned Devin Walker, 19, of Vinalhaven, for operating after suspension.

Following a traffic stop in Washington, Spear summoned Brandon Newcomb, 28, of Union, for operating without a license.

April 1

Following a traffic stop in Warren, Hills summoned Gene Littlehale, 68, of Warren, for speed.

Following a traffic stop in Rockport, Hills summoned Deborah Vendetti, 66, of Hope, for speed.

Following a traffic stop on Vinalhaven, Potter summoned Katie Leach, 31, of Vinalhaven, for operating after suspension.

April 2

Following a warrant check in Cushing, Joslyn arrested Jason Young, 38, of Cushing, on one active arrest warrant.

Following a traffic stop in Thomaston, Joslyn summoned Michael Surber, 29, of Lincolnville, for possession of marijuana, failure to stop at red light, and failure to display inspection.

Following a warrant check in Thomaston, Joslyn arrested Heath Prior, 31, of Cushing, on one active arrest warrant.

Knox County Sheriff's Office recognized by the Wreaths Across America organization

The Maine Sheriffs' Association (MSA) and the Knox County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) were recognized by Wreaths Across America (WAA) last week during the Maine Sheriffs' Association Conference.

MSA was recognized for the effort to get as many County Sheriffs to participate in the wreath laying events at Arlington National Cemetery and the National Mall and Memorial Park this past year.

KCSO was recognized for several years of participation and support of WAA at the same events and helping to spread the WAA mantra: “Remember, Honor, Teach”.

Pictured are the WAA Events Coordinator, Lil Charron, Chief Deputy Timothy Carroll, and MSA President, Sagadahoc County Sheriff, Joel Merry.

d helping to spread the WAA mantra "Remember, Honor, Teach."

South Thomaston crash - March 31, 2016

At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 31st, Knox County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a crash on the St. George Road (Rt.131) in South Thomaston.  The sole occupant and operator of the 2009 Toyota Scion, Richard Rydell, 62, of St. George was travelling south and stated he seemed to have gone unconscious. He ended up crossing the  northbound lane, going off the road, striking an embankment to a driveway and a parked car.  Rydell stated he had been painting inside earlier and that may have been a factor in what happened. 

South Thomaston EMS decided that Rydell needed to be Life-flighted to another hospital due to head, neck and leg injuries.  Rydell was not wearing a seatbelt.  They met Life-flight at the Knox County Regional Airport.  South Thomaston Fire Department also assisted at the scene.