Just
prior to midnight on July 21st, Knox County Deputy Sheriff Justin Hills responded
to a domestic complaint on Vinalhaven.
The complainant stated that she was walking home when a juvenile had
approached her asking for help as a Jeremy Vandyne and a woman were
fighting. The juvenile stated that
Jeremy had tried to choke him as well.
Deputy
Hills arrived at the residence and spoke with the woman regarding the
complaint. Vandyne was not at the
residence at the time, but showed up a short time later. The victim stated that she had been thrown
down twice onto the floor and threatened to have her “head bashed in”. Vandyne had received a cut on the hand by a
knife that was involved in the altercation with the two victims.
Jeremy
Vandyne, 44, of Vinalhaven was arrested and charged with three domestic
violence charges of Assault and Criminal Threatening, Class D, and Aggravated
Assault, Class B Felony. He was transported
to Knox County Jail with the assistance of the Maine Marine Patrol. Vandyne remains in custody at this time.
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The Knox County Sheriff's office received 364 calls
for service from July 10 -16, 2016. Some of the calls not listed 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, marine resource inspections, 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.
July 10
Sergeant
Patrick Polky conducted an impaired driving detail throughout the county citing
the following:
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Ryan Baker, 27, of New York, NY, arrested for operating
under the influence of alcohol in Owls Head.
Following a traffic stop in Union, Deputy Paul Pinkham
summoned Sara Alley, 20, of Camden, for speeding.
Following a traffic stop in Thomaston, Dep. Pinkham
arrested Alex Ditullio, 21 of Vassalboro, for operating under the influence of
alcohol.
Following a traffic stop in Saint George, Sgt. Polky
summoned Griffin Lombardo, 18, of Thomaston for speeding and passing on a hill.
Dep. Robert Potter responded to a report of
threatening on Vinalhaven. The incident is under investigation.
July 11
Following a traffic stop in St. George, Dep. John
Hansen summoned Mallory Farley, 21, of Rockport, for speeding.
Following a traffic crash on Vinalhaven, Dep. Potter
summoned Sigvard Beckman, 25, of Vinalhaven, for failing to produce evidence of
insurance.
Dep. Arthur Smith responded to a report of threatening
in Warren. The incident is under investigation.
July 12
Following a reported domestic assault in Union, Sgt.
John Palmer arrested Tyler Vangel, 22, of Lincolnville, for domestic violence
assault, domestic violence threatening, reckless conduct, operating motor
vehicle while license suspended, and violating conditions of release.
Following a report of a vehicle off the roadway in
Warren, Dep. Nathaniel Jack summoned Tyler Dustin, 21, of Warren, for failing
to produce evidence of insurance.
Dep. Jeremy
Joslyn conducted a traffic detail throughout the county citing the following:
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Denise Surek, 51, of Appleton, summoned for speeding in Union.
- Philip Harrington, 53, of Woolwich, summoned for speeding in Appleton.
- Jacquelyn Rhoades, 49, of Appleton, summoned for speeding in Appleton.
- Benjamin Phippen, 24, of Brewer, summoned for speeding in Union.
- Robert Lacasse, 18, of Nobleboro, summoned for failing to display valid inspection certificate in Union.
July 13
Dep. Potter responded to a report of property damage
on Vinalhaven. The incident is under investigation.
Sgt. Matthew Elwell conducted a
traffic detail throughout the county citing the following:
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Peter Bulkeley, 64, of Friendship, summoned for speeding in Friendship.
- Donna Jameson, 48, of Friendship, summoned for failing to display valid inspection certificate in Friendship.
- Zachariah Sawyer, 22, of Waldoboro, summoned for failing to display valid inspection certificate in Friendship.
- Kayla Morris, 20, of Friendship, summoned for failing to display valid inspection certificate in Friendship.
- W. Scott Armstrong, 78, of Port Charlotte, FL, summoned for speeding in Friendship.
- Seth Tolman, 35, of Jefferson, summoned for speeding and operator not secured in seatbelt in Friendship.
- David Tolman, 37, of Friendship, summoned for speeding in Friendship.
Following a report of a protection order violation in
Rockland, Sgt. Palmer arrested Steven Look, 49, of Rockland, for violating a
protection from abuse order.
Following a medical assistance call in Washington,
Dep. Jack arrested Damir Augusta, 19, of Waldoboro, for unlawfully furnishing
scheduled drugs and for violating conditions of release.
Following a traffic crash on Vinalhaven, Dep. Potter
summoned Dustin Smith, 27, of Vinalhaven, for failing to register a motor
vehicle by more than 150 days.
July 14
Following a traffic stop in St. George, Dep. Pinkham
summoned Michael Mastronardi, 31, of Portland, for failing to display valid
inspection certificate.
Lieutenant Reginald Walker responded to a report of theft
of services in Warren. The incident is under investigation.
Dep. Jeremy
Joslyn conducted a traffic detail throughout the county citing the following:
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Mary Peabody, 80, of Washington, summoned for speeding in Union.
- Gaetane Dodge, 36, of Rockland, summoned for failing to display valid inspection certificate in Rockland.
- Timothy Harkins, 48, of Arrowsic, summoned for failing to display valid inspection certificate in Owls Head.
- Mary Schell, 59, of Interlachen, FL, summoned for speeding in Owls Head.
- Stephen Lindsay, 63, of St. George, summoned for failing to display valid inspection certificate in Rockland.
- Stephen Fiske, 53, of Rockland, summoned for speeding in Owls Head.
Following a traffic stop in Warren, Dep. Jack summoned
Antonio Defino, 22, of Augusta, for speeding.
Following a wanted person check in Rockland, Dep. Paul
Spear arrested Gabriel Payor, 22, of South Thomaston, on a violation of
probation.
Sgt. Elwell responded to a report of theft in Appleton.
The incident is under investigation.
July 15
Following a traffic stop in St. George, Dep. Pinkham
summoned Alexander Mccall, 22, of Philadelphia, PA, for speeding.
Following a traffic stop on North Haven, Dep. Justin
Hills summoned a juvenile for operating motor vehicle while license suspended.
Following a traffic stop in Friendship, Dep. Spear
summoned Donna Cox, 39, of Waldoboro, for failing to display valid inspection
certificate.
Sergeant
Patrick Polky conducted an impaired driving detail throughout the county citing
the following:
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Miranda Parsons, 23, of Lincolnville, summoned for speeding and failing to provide evidence of insurance in Union.
- Hanlon Kelley, 29, of Northport, summoned for speeding in Union.
Following a wanted person check in Rockland, Dep.
Joslyn arrested Tasha Campbell, 25, of Waldoboro, on an active arrest warrant.
Following a wanted person check in Rockland, Dep.
Joslyn arrested James Jamison, 33, of Waterbury, CT, on two active arrest
warrants.
Following a traffic stop in Washington, Dep. Joslyn summoned
Raymond Chang, 30, of Waterville, for operating motor vehicle while license
suspended.
July 16
Following a wanted person check in Rockland, Dep.
Joslyn arrested Thomas Long, 36, of Milo, on an active arrest warrant.
Following a wanted person check in Rockland, Dep.
Joslyn arrested Peter Solari, 33, of Cushing, on an active arrest warrant.
Following a traffic stop in Thomaston, Dep. Joslyn
summoned Alexander Libby, 21, of Thomaston, for failing to display valid
inspection certificate.
Sergeant
Patrick Polky conducted an impaired driving detail throughout the county citing
the following:
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Lynn Fuschino, 64, of Searsmont, arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol in Union.
Following a traffic stop in Thomaston, Dep. Spear
summoned Jane Young, 26, of Cushing, for operating motor vehicle while license
suspended.
Just prior to 4:00 p.m. on July 13th, Knox County
Deputies were alerted to a possible “rolling domestic” call at Maritime Farms
in Union. According to a witness, while
the victim was at Maritime Farms, she asked the witness to call for help for
her. The witness stated the victim was very
upset and her face was bruised.
The
suspect, later identified as Tyler Vangel, 22, of Lincolnville, got back into the
vehicle and they had left prior to Deputies arriving. Another witness followed the car and reported
its location near the Common in Union.
Sgt. John Palmer arrived and it was quickly determined to arrest Vangel
based on the information provided. Union
Ambulance was called to check on the condition of the obviously abused
victim. Among other injuries, it is
believed she had a fractured nose.
Vangel was charged with 3 violations of Domestic Abuse, Assault,
Criminal Threatening, and Reckless Conduct, all Class D offenses. He was also charged with Violation of
Condition of Release, Class E, and Operating a Motor Vehicle after license
Suspended. Vangel remains in jail at
this time.
The Knox County Sheriff's office received 448 calls
for service from June 27 thru July 4, 2016. Some of the calls not listed 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, marine resource inspections, 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.
June 27
Deputy Nathaniel Jack responded to the report of a theft
in Hope, the incident is under investigation.
Sergeant Lance Mitchell executed a search warrant in
Rockport for an ongoing criminal investigation.
Detective Dwight Burtis responded to the report of a
domestic assault in Rockland, the incident is under investigation.
Dep. John Hansen conducted speed enforcement throughout
the county. Hansen summoned Dustin Seekins (25 of Washington), Wayne Hooper (58
of Rockland), and Megan Linscott (18 of Warren) for speeding.
Deputies Scott Redmun and Arthur Smith conducted a
bail check in Rockland. Redmun arrested Jason Fogg (26 of Warren) for violation
of conditional release.
June 28
Dep. Paul Pinkham conducted speed enforcement
throughout the county. Pinkham summoned Michael Niles (31 of Nobleboro) for
speeding. Pinkham also summoned John Myers (27 of Saint George) and Garrett
Burridge (23 of Cushing) for failure to display valid certificate of inspection.
Jack and Sgt. John Palmer were involved in a pursuit
in Union. Jack obtained a warrant for the arrest of Nicki Winchenbach (32 of
Union) for failure to stop for a police officer, driving to endanger, and operating
after license suspension.
Following a traffic stop in Union, Jack summoned Debra
Ripley (49 of Appleton) for speeding.
June 29
Burtis responded to the report of domestic stalking in
Rockland, the incident is under investigation.
Palmer responded to the report of domestic assault in
Warren, the incident is under investigation.
Det. Donald Murray executed a search warrant in
Rockland for an ongoing criminal investigation.
Following a traffic stop in Union, Jack summoned
Hillary Harriman (37 of Union) for operating after license suspension.
Following a check for a wanted person in Warren,
Palmer arrested Shawn Brewer (33 of Friendship) on 7 active arrest warrants.
Following a traffic stop in Warren, Dep. Paul Spear summoned
Victoria Burns (28 of Searsport) for speeding. Spear also arrested Jason
Littlefield (32 of Searsport) on 4 active arrest warrants.
Following a check for a wanted person in Warren, Dep.
Jeremy Joslyn arrested Chad Sproul (40 of Warren) on an active arrest warrant.
Following a check for a wanted person in Union, Joslyn
arrested Nicki Winchenbach (32 of Union) on Jack’s active arrest warrant from
the day prior.
June 30
Following a check for a wanted person on Vinalhaven,
Dep. Robert Potter arrested John MacDonald (45 of Vinalhaven) on an active
arrest warrant.
Following a traffic crash in Washington, Jack summoned
Faith O’Donnell (18 of Parkman) for operating left on curve.
Following a traffic stop in Union, Palmer summoned Ann
Bresnahan (65 of Hope) for speeding.
Following a traffic stop in Union, Jack summoned Kevin
Secotte (32 of Thomaston) for towing an unregistered semitrailer and failure to
display valid certificate of inspection.
Jack conducted speed enforcement throughout the
county. Jack summoned Leslie Tranchell (68 of Hope) for speeding and Taylor
Crosby (18 of Rockport) for failure to produce evidence of insurance.
Following a traffic stop in St. George, Pinkham
summoned Ranilo Cruz (56 of Wiscasset) for slowing improperly.
July 1
Following a traffic stop in Warren, Spear summoned
Whitney Lawson (25 of Bremen) for operating after license suspension.
Redmun and Jack conducted drinking and driving
enforcement throughout the county. Jack summoned Christopher Tynan (33 of St.
George) for operating without a license in violation of restriction and Haley
Terrio (20 of Rockport) for unlawful possession of schedule Z drug. Jack also
arrested Haley Terrio for operating under the influence of alcohol, operating
without a license, driving to endanger, and illegal transportation of liquor by
a minor.
Following a traffic stop in Union, Joslyn conducted a
bail check and summoned Mark Mason (45 of Union) for violation of conditional
release.
July 2
Following a traffic stop in Hope, Spear summoned
Jeffrey Christie (20 of Camden), Alec Raso (20 of Rockport), and Samuel Berry
(20 of Hope) for illegal possession of liquor by a minor. Spear also summoned
Samuel Berry (20 of Hope) for unlawful possession of schedule Z drug and a 17
year old for illegal possession of liquor by a juvenile.
Following a traffic stop in Hope, Joslyn summoned
Jasmine Dennis (21 of Rockport) for possession of an open alcoholic container
in a motor vehicle on a public way.
Potter responded to the report of property damage on
Vinalhaven, the incident is under investigation.
Joslyn conducted speed enforcement throughout the
county. Joslyn summoned Sandra Martz (35 of Appleton), Randolph Helmholz (55 of
Lincolnville), Stephen Gould (65 of Camden), Dale Pangakis (46 of Appleton), and
Thomas Zapsky (53 of Carmel) for speeding. Joslyn also summoned Susan Thompson
(60 of Morrill) and Blaine Cook (37 of Appleton) for failure to display valid
certificate of inspection; Stephen Hodecker (60 of Meredith, NH) for operator
not secured in seatbelt; and Gabrielle Gould (28 of Appleton) for failure to
stop at stop sign.
Following a traffic stop in Rockport, Joslyn summoned Jenny
Cleary (32 of Readfield) for operating out of season with studded tires.
Spear conducted impaired driving enforcement
throughout the county. Spear summoned Jessie Moulton (31 of Rockland) for
speeding and Anna Mulhearn (19 of Union) for illegal possession of liquor by a
minor.
July 3
Following a traffic stop in Union, Joslyn summoned Brooke
Dugan (20 of Thomaston) for illegal possession of liquor by a minor.
Following a traffic stop in Union, Redmun summoned
Emma Provost (18 of Middletown, MD) for illegal possession of liquor by a
minor.
Redmun conducted speed enforcement throughout the
county. Redmun summoned Samuel Woodward (19 of South Portland), Edwin Raye (52
of St. George), Nancy Manning (59 of Owls Head), Kerry Ilvonen (53 of Owls
Head), and Jonathan Lussier (18 of Owls Head) for speeding.
Following a traffic stop in Washington, Pinkham
summoned Tobya Rounds (34 of Washington) for operating after license suspension
and operating an ATV on a public way.
Smith and Sgt. Patrick Polky responded to the report
of a structure fire in Appleton, the incident is under investigation.
Hansen responded to a report of threatening in
Friendship, the incident is under investigation.
Redmun responded to a reported animal bite in St.
George, the incident is under investigation.
July 4
Jack, Smith, Redmun, Polky and Sgt. Matthew Elwell were
involved in a pursuit in Appleton. Jack arrested Damian Benner (18 of South
Thomaston) for failure to stop for police officer, refusing to submit to
arrest, operating after license suspension, exceeding speed limit by 30 MPH or
more, operating an ATV to endanger. Jack also summoned Damian Benner for
operating an ATV on a public way and operating an unregistered ATV.
Jack conducted speed enforcement throughout the
county. Jack summoned Tristan McKittrick (38 of Madison) and Sierra Neilson (26
of Waldoboro) for speeding.
Spear conducted impaired driving enforcement
throughout the county. Spear summoned Chandler Breen (25 of Thomaston) for
operating out of season with studded tires; Cody Neptune (23 of Washington) for
operating with an expired license; and Kevin Norsworthy (24 of Belfast) for
speeding.
Smith responded to a report of threatening in Warren,
the incident is under investigation.
