The Knox County Sheriff's Department and the Police Departments for Thomaston, Rockport, Camden, and Rockland, are working together on burglaries that took place at three different Knox County businesses in the last 10 days. These businesses were broken into and their safes were cleaned out by the thieves.
With this weekend being a holiday weekend, it is fairly common for businesses to have extra cash on hand, and thieves are looking to take advantage of that. Businesses are strongly encouraged to make nightly deposits to limit the amount of cash at the business. If you are concerned about your safety when making your night depository, contact your local law enforcement agency to provide an escort.
We encourage the public to call 9-1-1 if you see any suspicious activity, especially if it is within the vicinity of businesses. If you hear an alarm going off, do not assume law enforcement has already been notified; please call 9-1-1 so law enforcement can check it out. If you see or hear something, say something.
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Part-time Corrections Officers
Have you thought about starting a career in Corrections?
The Knox County Sheriff's Office is still looking for some motivated individuals interested in working as part-time corrections officers at the Knox County Jail. No experience necessary because we will train the right people. Is that you?
If you would like to see the job description and/or the job application to apply, click on this link to go directly to the County's employment page.
Mail your completed application to:
County Administrative Office
62 Union Street
Rockland, ME 04841
Or drop it off in person at the same address. You will find the County Administrative Office on the ground floor of the courthouse.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
How do I get a copy of a police/accident report?
There are three ways to get a copy of the report:
- Go online to GetCrashReports.com
- Mail your request along with a self-addressed envelope and a $10 payment to the Sheriff's Office at 301 Park Street in Rockland, ME 04841, or
- Come in person to the Sheriff's Office, also at 301 Park Street (the Knox County Public Safety Building).
Monday, August 31, 2015
Old Medication Collection
Don't forget, you don't have to wait for the annual Drug Take-back Day if you have old or unwanted medications lying around. You can drop them off in the lobby of the Knox County Sheriff's Department Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Friday, August 28, 2015
Blast from the Past - 2006
Outgoing Sheriff Dan Davey congratulates Donna Dennison on December 28, 2006 after she was just sworn in for her 2007 - 2010 term as the new sheriff of Knox County.
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Citizen Police Academy
Knox County Sheriff Donna Dennison and the Sheriff's Office are pleased to announce the offering of its First Annual Citizen Police Academy. The Knox County Sheriff's Office has found that education has been most effective in gaining understanding and support from the community. Through implementation of the Citizen Police Academy, the Sheriff's Office can offer citizens of Knox County new insights into how police, corrections officers, and dispatchers perform their duties, as well as how these departments serve the community.
The Citizen Police Academy is an eight-week program where citizens attend a three-hour class one night a week beginning September 30, 2015. The classes are Wednesday nights from 6 - 9 p.m.
Applications for the Citizen Police Academy can be found at this link. Completed applications should be returned to the Sheriff's Office, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. or you can mail it to:
Sergeant Lance Mitchell will be the Lead Instructor and classes will be taught by Knox County deputies. We will also have guest speakers from the Knox County District Attorney's Office, the Knox Regional Communications Center (9-1-1/Dispatch), the Maine State Marine Patrol, the Maine Warden's Service, and others.
The curriculum will cover such areas as History of Policing, Maine Law, Patrol Procedures, Criminal Investigative Techniques, Evidence Recovery, K-9 Program, Drug Recognition Expert Program, etc. Each academy participant will also receive hands-on training in Arrest Control, and Basic Hand to Hand Combat Techniques. Role-playing is also an important component of the program.
The Knox County Sheriff's Office's Citizen Police Academy will be a great success in closing any gap between the community and the Sheriff's Office. We look forward to seeing you in September!
The Citizen Police Academy is an eight-week program where citizens attend a three-hour class one night a week beginning September 30, 2015. The classes are Wednesday nights from 6 - 9 p.m.
Applications for the Citizen Police Academy can be found at this link. Completed applications should be returned to the Sheriff's Office, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. or you can mail it to:
Sgt. Lance Mitchell
Knox County Sheriff's Office
Knox County Sheriff's Office
301 Park Street
Rockland, ME 04841
Applications are due in to Sgt. Mitchell by September 28th if you wish to participate in the Citizen Police Academy in 2015.
The curriculum will cover such areas as History of Policing, Maine Law, Patrol Procedures, Criminal Investigative Techniques, Evidence Recovery, K-9 Program, Drug Recognition Expert Program, etc. Each academy participant will also receive hands-on training in Arrest Control, and Basic Hand to Hand Combat Techniques. Role-playing is also an important component of the program.
The Knox County Sheriff's Office's Citizen Police Academy will be a great success in closing any gap between the community and the Sheriff's Office. We look forward to seeing you in September!
Monday, August 24, 2015
First Annual Guns n' Hoses Charity Softball Game 2015 for DARE program
The Knox County Sheriff's Office, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #700 and the Cushing Fire Department would like to announce the First Annual Guns n' Hoses Charity Softball game for the Knox County DARE program. The game will be held at the Rockland Elks Field on Rankin Street in Rockland, on September 5, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. This game is free to all. Donations will be accepted.
The Knox County DARE program is in the Washington, Appleton, Union, Hope, Warren, Thomaston, Saint George, Friendship, and Owls Head Schools. As part of the 10-week program, students who successfully graduate from the program have a culmination event at a beach which consists of a BBQ and prizes for DARE participation. Students also receive prizes for writing the best essay in their class, and one student receives a prize for writing the best essay in all of Knox County. This event is not possible without generous donations from the community. This softball game is being held with the hopes of offsetting costs associated with the DARE program.
Firefighters and Law Enforcement Officers from Knox County will battle it out on the field to determine who will win the inaugural event. Prior to, and after the game, children can take a tour of a police car and/or fire truck, and the whole family can watch a friendly, but competitive game of softball. Seating is limited, but the lawn is not! Bring a chair or a blanket to sit on and enjoy the game. Concessions will be available.
Jerrad Dinsmore of the Cushing Fire Department is the organizer of the event. If you are unable to make it out to the game but would like to donate, contact Jerrad at the Cushing Fire Department 38 Cross Road in Cushing 04563, or at 207-691-5555.
The Knox County DARE program is in the Washington, Appleton, Union, Hope, Warren, Thomaston, Saint George, Friendship, and Owls Head Schools. As part of the 10-week program, students who successfully graduate from the program have a culmination event at a beach which consists of a BBQ and prizes for DARE participation. Students also receive prizes for writing the best essay in their class, and one student receives a prize for writing the best essay in all of Knox County. This event is not possible without generous donations from the community. This softball game is being held with the hopes of offsetting costs associated with the DARE program.
Firefighters and Law Enforcement Officers from Knox County will battle it out on the field to determine who will win the inaugural event. Prior to, and after the game, children can take a tour of a police car and/or fire truck, and the whole family can watch a friendly, but competitive game of softball. Seating is limited, but the lawn is not! Bring a chair or a blanket to sit on and enjoy the game. Concessions will be available.
Jerrad Dinsmore of the Cushing Fire Department is the organizer of the event. If you are unable to make it out to the game but would like to donate, contact Jerrad at the Cushing Fire Department 38 Cross Road in Cushing 04563, or at 207-691-5555.
Corey J. Dodge 1974 - 2015
The Knox County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of a former Patrol Deputy, Corey Dodge of Dexter, Maine. Dodge was killed while working for private contractor DynCorp International in Kabul, Afghanistan by a suicide bomber. Dodge was hired as a full-time deputy in March of 1999 and served in that capacity until he resigned in February of 2006 to deploy overseas as a private contractor to be a law enforcement instructor in Afghanistan. During his time at the Sheriff's Office, Dodge became a certified Hostage Negotiator, a Field Training Officer, and was a Maine Criminal Justice Academy Instructor in Defensive Tactics, Interactive Use of Force, Stinger Spikes (road spikes), and Radar. He was recognized by his supervisors as motivated, thorough, and highly productive. Dodge was also chosen as Deputy of the Year in 2002. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
This newspaper clipping is from the Saturday, September 16, 2006 edition of the Courier Gazette. The caption reads: "Former Knox County Deputy Corey Dodge, right, is working in Gardez, Afghanistan as a police advisor to the Afghan National Police. He is pictured here with Commander Baret at the Regional Training Center. Dodge is teaching the officers tactical training initiatives, which means building searches, vehicle searches, advanced first aid, team movements, squad movements, and individual movements, he said. Dodge has been stationed in the country since April."
This newspaper clipping is from the Saturday, September 16, 2006 edition of the Courier Gazette. The caption reads: "Former Knox County Deputy Corey Dodge, right, is working in Gardez, Afghanistan as a police advisor to the Afghan National Police. He is pictured here with Commander Baret at the Regional Training Center. Dodge is teaching the officers tactical training initiatives, which means building searches, vehicle searches, advanced first aid, team movements, squad movements, and individual movements, he said. Dodge has been stationed in the country since April."
Friday, August 21, 2015
No excuse. Ever.
The news has been full of domestic violence lately and none of it is okay. You’ve heard the rhetoric and slogans but maybe you’re not convinced anyone can actually help. There are honestly people out there that care and can help.
Dwight Burtis of the Knox County
Sheriff’s Office is the Domestic Violence Detective. He can be reached at
207-594-0429 ext. 722 or at dburtis@knoxcountymaine.gov.
If you would like to talk with an
advocate at the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence, call 866-834-HELP (866-834-4357),
TRS 800-787-3224. This free, confidential service is available 24/7 and is
accessible from anywhere in Maine. For more information on what the MCEDV does,
visit their website at http://www.mcedv.org/.
If you are not comfortable speaking with
law enforcement or a state helpline, New Hope for Women provides victim
services locally. NHW staff work to help end domestic violence, dating
violence, and stalking, and can help those going through those types of
situations right now. Call their toll-free, confidential 24/hour Crisis
Hotline: 1-800-522-3304. Your safety is extremely important and NHW can work
with you to keep you safe. For more information and resources, visit
NHW’s website at http://www.newhopeforwomen.org/.
If you or someone you know is in
immediate danger, please don’t wait. Call 9-1-1 and get help.
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Underage Drinking Party at Gravel Pit in Appleton - August 15, 2015
On Saturday night, August 15th, Knox County Sheriff's Deputies responded to an anonymous complaint of a party at a gravel pit off of Collinstown Road in Appleton. The complaint was received just prior to 11 p.m.
When deputies arrived on-scene, they estimated there were approximately 50 people around a bonfire in the gravel pit. Many people ran for the woods as deputies arrived.
10 juveniles were summonsed for Illegal Possession of Liquor by a Minor
1 juvenile was summonsed for possession of tobacco
4 minor adults: Jade Snider, 19, of Union, Angela Hickman, 19, of Rockland, Alexis Stone, 18, of Rockland, and Matthew Leigh, 19, of Washington, were summonsed for Illegal Possession of Liquor by a Minor.
Of the approximate 30 people who stayed, those of legal age were identified and allowed to leave along with the others once deputies identified sober drivers. Three vehicles were towed due to there being no identified owners/operators.
The Knox County Sheriff's Office has obtained grant monies to help combat underage drinking enforce and Operating Under the Influence laws as the summer winds down. Working with other local law enforcement agencies there will be continued efforts throughout the coming months through Sobriety Checkpoints around the County. Our ultimate goal is to check as many vehicles as possible and hopefully find as few violations as possible, ensuring the safety of our youth and roadways.
When deputies arrived on-scene, they estimated there were approximately 50 people around a bonfire in the gravel pit. Many people ran for the woods as deputies arrived.
10 juveniles were summonsed for Illegal Possession of Liquor by a Minor
1 juvenile was summonsed for possession of tobacco
4 minor adults: Jade Snider, 19, of Union, Angela Hickman, 19, of Rockland, Alexis Stone, 18, of Rockland, and Matthew Leigh, 19, of Washington, were summonsed for Illegal Possession of Liquor by a Minor.
Of the approximate 30 people who stayed, those of legal age were identified and allowed to leave along with the others once deputies identified sober drivers. Three vehicles were towed due to there being no identified owners/operators.
The Knox County Sheriff's Office has obtained grant monies to help combat underage drinking enforce and Operating Under the Influence laws as the summer winds down. Working with other local law enforcement agencies there will be continued efforts throughout the coming months through Sobriety Checkpoints around the County. Our ultimate goal is to check as many vehicles as possible and hopefully find as few violations as possible, ensuring the safety of our youth and roadways.
Friday, August 14, 2015
3 Vehicle Crash in Hope - August 13, 2015
At approximately 12:20 p.m. on August 13, 2015, the Knox County Sheriff's Office responded to a three-vehicle crash on Route 17 near the intersection of Alford Lake Road in Hope. According to the drivers involved and witnesses, a 2008 Mazda 4-door, driven by Dakota Maddocks, 19, of Appleton, was headed east and suddenly had to stop for a car in front of her turning onto Alford Lake Road. Bruce Pease, 33, of Appleton, driving a 2004 Volvo Cement truck, owned by Ferriaolo Construction of Rockland. Pease was not able to stop in time and veered left, striking the left rear of the Mazda and then went into the opposing lane of oncoming traffic. The Volvo struck a 2014 Chevrolet 3500 utility truck driven by Ryan Gauthier, 36, of Albion, owned by O&P Glass of Manchester, Maine, head-on. The collision caused both vehicles to go off the road and hit some trees.
The driver of the Mazda and her passenger, a 7-month-old child, were okay. The driver of the Volvo cement truck was not transported to the hospital by ambulance, but was going to get checked due to complaint of pain in his arm and shoulder. The passenger of the Chevrolet utility truck was taken to the hospital for complaint of pain and the driver had to be extricated from the vehicle because he was pinned in. He was transported to Penobscot Bay Medical Center by Union Ambulance and later life-flighted due to possible broken bones, although not life-threatening injuries.
Route 17 was blocked while necessary equipment was brought in to tow the vehicles out and so the site could be inspected by the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement of the Maine State Police.
Assisting agencies included Sterling Ambulance, Hope Fire Department, Rockport Fire Department, and the Maine State Police.
The driver of the Mazda and her passenger, a 7-month-old child, were okay. The driver of the Volvo cement truck was not transported to the hospital by ambulance, but was going to get checked due to complaint of pain in his arm and shoulder. The passenger of the Chevrolet utility truck was taken to the hospital for complaint of pain and the driver had to be extricated from the vehicle because he was pinned in. He was transported to Penobscot Bay Medical Center by Union Ambulance and later life-flighted due to possible broken bones, although not life-threatening injuries.
Route 17 was blocked while necessary equipment was brought in to tow the vehicles out and so the site could be inspected by the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement of the Maine State Police.
Assisting agencies included Sterling Ambulance, Hope Fire Department, Rockport Fire Department, and the Maine State Police.
Jail Gardens
The vegetable gardens at the Jail are doing really well this year. There is an abundance of produce.
The inmates have also been harvesting squash, onions, and potatoes. A huge crop of corn and other produce was planted this year.
Growing all this food at the jail helps keep the cost of feeding the inmates down. The inmates take pride in their work and appreciate the opportunity to be outside. Any extra food is given to the local soup kitchens.
Inmates snap green beans and peas, preparing them for the kitchen.
The inmates have also been harvesting squash, onions, and potatoes. A huge crop of corn and other produce was planted this year.
Behind the Jail is a large garden with rows of corn and potatoes.
Growing all this food at the jail helps keep the cost of feeding the inmates down. The inmates take pride in their work and appreciate the opportunity to be outside. Any extra food is given to the local soup kitchens.
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
If you hear the sound from a rumble strip, you might be hearing a life being saved.
Maine's Leading Crash Issue...
Maine experiences an average of 800 head-on crashes a year and they are devastating - claiming an average of nearly 40 lives a year!
What causes drivers to come off the roadway or out of their lane? The leading factors are:
- driver fatigue and drowsiness
- distracted driving
- unsafe speed
- alcohol and drugs
Although vehicle technologies are being developed to help keep a driver aware of lane discipline, there needs to be other mitigations available to make wayward drivers aware that they are putting themselves and others in danger. The most effective and proven safety step is installation of rumble strips - they are a counter measure for driver error. They are used programmatically in other states. Use of rumble strips has contributed to a significant reduction at these serious late departure crashes.
An Effective Safety Solution...
What do rumble strips accomplish? For those drivers who are about to unintentionally drive off the pavement edge or cross the centerline, rumble strips create noise and vibration inside the vehicle through interaction with the vehicle tires. Often this alert is strong enough to get the attention of the distracted or drowsy driver, who can quickly make a corrective steering motion to return to the roadway safely.
Rumble strips can also alert drivers to the lane limits when conditions such as rain, fog, or snow reduce driver visibility. Rumble strips retain lane paint markings, thereby providing drivers improved lane identification.
Rumble Strip Types
Edge line (or shoulder) rumble strips are placed on the right side of the lane, designed to alert drivers when they have drifted from their lane.
Centerline rumble strips are the most common treatment installed on Maine's two lane roads - designed to alert drivers who may be heading for a potentially deadly collision, that endangers them and others on the road.
Questions? Comments? Contact the MaineDOT Safety Office:
207-624-3278
Thursday, July 16, 2015
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.
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.
Thursday, July 9, 2015
Knox County Sheriff's Log
The Knox County Sheriff's Office responded to 259 calls for service June 28 to July 4:
June 28
Deputies Pat Polky and Justin Hills responded to a report of suspicious activity in Warren. Subsequent to this response, John Ruiz, 22, of Waldoboro, was arrested on charges of motor vehicle burglary and criminal mischief.
Deputy Paul Spear arrested Broderick Paton, 21, of Waldoboro, on a charge of violating condition of release.
Deputy Arthur Smith conducted a radar detail in Friendship. No violations were noted.
Deputy Jeremy Joslyn responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Owls Head involving a single vehicle. Reportable damage sustained.
Polky arrested Brooke Hall, 28, of Hope, on a charge of operating under the influence of drugs.
June 29
Smith responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Hope involving a single vehicle striking a deer. Reportable damage sustained.
Smith responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Warren involving two vehicles. Reportable damage sustained.
Deputy Nathaniel Jack began an investigation of harassment in Union. The suspect was located and issued warnings for harassment and trespassing.
Deputy Robert Potter conducted a radar detail on Vinalhaven. No violations were noted.
Hills began an investigation of harassment in Cushing. The suspect will be issued a warning once located.
Hills began an investigation of harassment in Warren. The suspect was located and issued a warning for same.
June 30
Smith began an investigation of trespassing in Warren. Suspect will be issued a warning once located.
Polky arrested Nikole Linker, 26, of Hope, on outstanding arrest warrants.
July 1
Hills responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Appleton involving a single vehicle striking a deer. Non-reportable damage sustained.
Potter conducted a radar detail on Vinalhaven. No violations were noted.
July 2
Jack began an investigation on a missing adult male from Warren. The male was later located at Miles Memorial Hospital.
Detective Don Murray began an investigation of assault in Hope. Subsequent to this investigation, David Bresnahan, 22, of Hope, was arrested on a charge of domestic violence assault.
Jack and Deputy Paul Pinkham responded to a report of a domestic in Hope. This was deemed a verbal argument only.
Spear responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in South Thomaston involving two vehicles. This was deemed non-reportable, as it happened on private property.
Joslyn arrested Jossilyn Robbins, 30, of Rockland, on charges of a probation violation and unlawful possession of scheduled drugs.
Subsequent to a traffic stop in South Thomaston, Joslyn issued a summons for expired license.
Sgt. Matt Elwell arrested Kimberly Mathieson, 42, of Tenants Harbor, on an outstanding arrest warrant.
Spear and Elwell responded to a report of trespassing in Warren. The suspects were located and issued summonses for same.
July 3
Sgt. John Palmer issued a summons to a resident of Warren for animal cruelty and failure to provide medical attention to animal.
Spear responded to a report of an erratic vehicle in South Thomaston. The vehicle was later located in Camden and the operator was arrested for operating under the influence and operating after suspension.
Following a traffic stop in Friendship, Spear issued a summons for attaching false plates.
Polky and Elwell responded to a report of a domestic in Appleton. Subsequent to this response, Ryan Flannery, 30, of Appleton, was arrested on two charges of domestic violence assault.
Joslyn began an investigation of burglary in Appleton. This is still an active investigation.
Jack and Polky conducted a countywide operating under the influence detail. No arrests were made.
July 4
Spear conducted a countywide OUI detail. No arrests were made.
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 28
Deputies Pat Polky and Justin Hills responded to a report of suspicious activity in Warren. Subsequent to this response, John Ruiz, 22, of Waldoboro, was arrested on charges of motor vehicle burglary and criminal mischief.
Deputy Paul Spear arrested Broderick Paton, 21, of Waldoboro, on a charge of violating condition of release.
Deputy Arthur Smith conducted a radar detail in Friendship. No violations were noted.
Deputy Jeremy Joslyn responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Owls Head involving a single vehicle. Reportable damage sustained.
Polky arrested Brooke Hall, 28, of Hope, on a charge of operating under the influence of drugs.
June 29
Smith responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Hope involving a single vehicle striking a deer. Reportable damage sustained.
Smith responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Warren involving two vehicles. Reportable damage sustained.
Deputy Nathaniel Jack began an investigation of harassment in Union. The suspect was located and issued warnings for harassment and trespassing.
Deputy Robert Potter conducted a radar detail on Vinalhaven. No violations were noted.
Hills began an investigation of harassment in Cushing. The suspect will be issued a warning once located.
Hills began an investigation of harassment in Warren. The suspect was located and issued a warning for same.
June 30
Smith began an investigation of trespassing in Warren. Suspect will be issued a warning once located.
Polky arrested Nikole Linker, 26, of Hope, on outstanding arrest warrants.
July 1
Hills responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Appleton involving a single vehicle striking a deer. Non-reportable damage sustained.
Potter conducted a radar detail on Vinalhaven. No violations were noted.
July 2
Jack began an investigation on a missing adult male from Warren. The male was later located at Miles Memorial Hospital.
Detective Don Murray began an investigation of assault in Hope. Subsequent to this investigation, David Bresnahan, 22, of Hope, was arrested on a charge of domestic violence assault.
Jack and Deputy Paul Pinkham responded to a report of a domestic in Hope. This was deemed a verbal argument only.
Spear responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in South Thomaston involving two vehicles. This was deemed non-reportable, as it happened on private property.
Joslyn arrested Jossilyn Robbins, 30, of Rockland, on charges of a probation violation and unlawful possession of scheduled drugs.
Subsequent to a traffic stop in South Thomaston, Joslyn issued a summons for expired license.
Sgt. Matt Elwell arrested Kimberly Mathieson, 42, of Tenants Harbor, on an outstanding arrest warrant.
Spear and Elwell responded to a report of trespassing in Warren. The suspects were located and issued summonses for same.
July 3
Sgt. John Palmer issued a summons to a resident of Warren for animal cruelty and failure to provide medical attention to animal.
Spear responded to a report of an erratic vehicle in South Thomaston. The vehicle was later located in Camden and the operator was arrested for operating under the influence and operating after suspension.
Following a traffic stop in Friendship, Spear issued a summons for attaching false plates.
Polky and Elwell responded to a report of a domestic in Appleton. Subsequent to this response, Ryan Flannery, 30, of Appleton, was arrested on two charges of domestic violence assault.
Joslyn began an investigation of burglary in Appleton. This is still an active investigation.
Jack and Polky conducted a countywide operating under the influence detail. No arrests were made.
July 4
Spear conducted a countywide OUI detail. No arrests were made.
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.
Monday, July 6, 2015
Knox County Color Guard - Independence Day, 2015
Deputy Patrick Polky, Sergeant John Palmer, Deputy Jeremy Joslyn, and Deputy Nate Jack.
Knox County DARE Essay Contest 2015
DARE Officers, Knox County Sergeants John
Palmer, Lance Mitchell, and Deputy Nate Jack wrapped up this year’s DARE
classes. Students in each school wrote essays about what they learned in the
program and a winner was chosen from each school. An over-all County winner and
over-all County runner-up was chosen as well. The over-all winner received a
$100 gift card and all the other winners received $25 gift cards, Darren
Mascots, and Essay Award Medals.
Here is the essay submitted by Emily Mahoney
in Warren, who won the contest at her own school, as well as the County-wide
runner-up award:
What D.A.R.E Means To Me!
D.A.R.E has been around for 32 years
teaching kids all around the world to be safe and make good decisions. I've always wanted to do D.A.R.E and this year I finally got to. I already knew I was never gong to smoke,
do drugs or use tobacco, but D.A.R.E
has taught me that as I get older it will be so easy to
get roped into doing drugs, under age drinking or chewing
tobacco.
I learned about risks which means
taking a chance, and consequences which means what
happens as a result of something you choose to
do or not to do. It can be positive or negative. I learned about resistance which
is the refusal to accept others' influence. I learned about the importance of
communication and different types of communication. For example: being unsure,
being demanding and being confident. I learned a lot more but a really important thing I learned is the D.A.R.E Decision Making Model.
D.A.R.E is an acronym for two things.
One is the D.A.R.E Decision Making Model. The
D.A.R.E Decision Making Model is for kids or adults who
are in a situation where kids or adults try to use peer
pressure to try to get them to use tobacco, smoke, do drugs or
underage drinking. It is:
DEFINE
ASSESS
RESPOND
EVALUATE.
Define means to think what your
situation is.
Assess means to think about your
options.
Respond means to make a decision.
Evaluate means to review
your decision to see if you made a good decision.
D.A.R.E has inspired me to make good
decisions so I can pass on the information to
other people so we can live in peaceful environment. I like
D.A.R.E because people may plan on doing drugs or
smoking when they're older, but if they have had D.A.R.E,
it might change their minds. You should also try to avoid
smoking and tobacco use because more than 400,000 americans
die each year from tobacco use. Also, almost 50,000
deaths per year can be attributed to secondhand smoke. You're not only risking
your life by smoking, but you're risking other people's lives by smoking too.
As I said in the beginning D.A.R.E has
two acronyms. The first one is the D.A.R.E Decision Making Model. The next one
is the one people are most familiar with.
It is:
DRUG
ABUSE
RESISTANCE
EDUCATION.
It means that you have to learn to
resist drug abuse. Because drugs are so bad, if you abuse them, it can cause severe illness and very bad health effects. That is why it is very important to not abuse drugs.
Bullying is another major
thing that D.A.R.E talks about.
Being a bystander is a very serious matter. Bystander means that you are a witness to bullying or
a robbery or a car crash and you had a chance to do something but you didn't.
Being a bystander basically encourages the bully to keep bullying. Yes, if you
stand up for
someone you might then get bullied, but think about this: would you rather move
on with your life with guilt entering your mind or move on with your life
knowing that even though you got bullied, you stood up for someone and did the right thing?
D.A.R.E is supposed to teach people
how important it is to never ever abuse
drugs. It is not all about drugs, tobacco,
smoking or underage drinking, it also teaches people the importance of
communication, stress, how to stand up to big bad bullies and
a lot more. Also, if you want to get out of the peer
pressure situations you can't ever be afraid to say "no" or use the
D.A.R.E Decision Making Model.
Some people think that doing drugs,
chewing tobacco, smoking or drinking before you're 21 is just a walk in the park, but it's not. It might seem easy at first
but as life goes on just when you least
expect it everything will change forever.
D.A.R.E means everything to me because it
taught me so much and I am never going to forget the things Officer Palmer taught me. I
will also never forget Jake. I am never going to forget how important it is to
stay far away from drugs.
Thursday, July 2, 2015
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Knox County Drug Take-Back Program
The Knox County Sheriff's Office, with the assistance of the Knox County Emergency Management Agency, has placed a Prescription Drug Take-Back box in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office. The Maine Sheriffs' Association (MSA) "Drug Take-Back" program was such a success this past April that the Knox County Sheriff's Office decided to make that option available to citizens on a daily basis rather than once a year. Anyone wishing to dispose of their expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs may drop them off in the green box in the lobby of the Knox County Sheriff's Office at the Knox County Public Safety Building at 301 Park Street in Rockland.
The following items can be put in the drop-off box:
prescription patches
medications and ointments
over-the-counter medications
vitamins
samples
pet medications
We cannot accept these following items:
needles
thermometers
inhalers
aerosol cans
hydrogen peroxide and ointments
lotions
liquids
If you have any questions about this drug take-back program, please contact Chief Deputy Tim Carroll at 594-0429 ext. 702.
The following items can be put in the drop-off box:
prescription patches
medications and ointments
over-the-counter medications
vitamins
samples
pet medications
We cannot accept these following items:
needles
thermometers
inhalers
aerosol cans
hydrogen peroxide and ointments
lotions
liquids
If you have any questions about this drug take-back program, please contact Chief Deputy Tim Carroll at 594-0429 ext. 702.
Monday, June 15, 2015
2015 Click it or Ticket
The Knox County Sheriff's Office participated in the 2015 Click it or Ticket High Visibility Enforcement Campaign & Increased Seat Belt Enforcement. The goal of this campaign was to encourage and increase the use of occupant protection measures and reduce fatalities and serious injuries due to unrestrained occupants in motor vehicle crashes. The Sheriff's Office was awarded federal grant funds from the Bureau of Highway Safety to reimburse the overtime costs of deputies who were assigned to these designated details. The Click it or Ticket campaign ran from May 18 to May 31. The Sheriff's Department issued more than 100 summonses for seat belt violations.
Drug Take Back 2015
On Saturday, April 25, 2015, the Sheriff's Office, along with several other municipal agencies, conducted the semi-annual "Drug Take Back" event, sponsored by the Maine Sheriff's Association. The Knox County Sheriff's Office collected 197 pounds of unused, unwanted and expired medications. The total of all the medication collected by all of the participating agencies was 570 pounds.
March 2015
During March, the Maine Sheriff's Association held their annual conference in Portland. Two Knox County Sheriff's Department employees were recognized.
Chief Deputy Tim Carroll was recognized as Manager of the Year.
Detective Dwight Burtis was recognized as Deputy of the Year.
Locally, Deputy Arthur Smith was recognized as the Knox County Deputy of the Year.
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