Knox County Sheriff's beat
ROCKLAND — The Knox County Sheriff's Office reported the following activity, Sept. 30-Oct. 13, during which the agency received 597 calls for service. Below are some of the highlights, as reported by the agency. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Sept. 30
Deputies John Palmer and Paul Pinkham responded to a report of a domestic in Hope. Subsequent to this response, Matthew Pearse, 38, of Hope, was arrested on a charge of DV assault. Pearse was transported to the Knox County Jail without incident.
Deputy Paul Spear responded to a report of a burglary in Cushing. This is still an active investigation with no suspects or leads at this time.
Deputy John Hansen conducted a radar detail in Warren. Two summonses were issued.
Deputy Pinkham began an investigation of a missing juvenile in Cushing. The juvenile was later located by Rockland police.
Deputy Pinkham responded to assist Thomaston police units at the scene of a disorderly male. Upon arrival and after speaking with the male, he left the residence with no further problems.
Oct. 1
Deputies Hansen and Pinkham responded to assist Waldoboro police in locating a burglary suspect, who was said to be at an Appleton address. Upon arrival, the suspect was located, detained and turned over to Waldoboro police.
Deputy Palmer conducted a radar detail in St. George. No violations were noted.
Deputy Matt Elwell responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Union. This incident involved a vehicle strapped to the back of a flatbed that came loose causing it to come off the truck and land in a driveway, striking a parked car. Non-reportable damage sustained.
Deputy Elwell responded to a report of an out of control juvenile in Union. Upon arrival and after speaking to all involved, the juvenile agreed to go to Pen Bay Medical Center for an evaluation.
Deputy Hansen began an investigation of burglary in Friendship. This is still an active investigation with no suspects or leads at this time.
Sgt. James Moore responded to a report of an erratic vehicle in Owls Head. The suspect was located and issued a warning on her driving habits.
Deputy Larry Hesseltine began an investigation of harassment on Vinalhaven. The suspect was located and issued a warning for same.
Deputy Hesseltine conducted a radar detail on Vinalhaven. No violations were noted.
Deputies Pinkham and Robert Potter responded to a report of a missing juvenile in Washington. The juvenile was later located by Waldoboro police.
Oct. 2
Det. Dwight Burtis responded to a report of a burglary in Cushing. Upon arrival and after checking the residence, it was deemed that the door was just not secured properly.
Deputy Pinkham arrested Joel Swain, 36, of Tenants Harbor, on two outstanding arrest warrants. Swain was transported to the Knox County Jail without incident.
Deputy Dave Johnson began an investigation of an automobile theft in Washington. The vehicle was located a short time later.
Deputy Pinkham arrested Callyn Malloy, 50, of Thomaston, on an outstanding arrest warrant. Malloy was also charged for violating conditions of release and transported to the Knox County jail without incident.
Oct. 3
Deputy Elwell responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Appleton involving a single vehicle striking a deer. Non-reportable damage sustained.
Deputy Palmer responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in St. George involving a single vehicle striking a deer. Reportable damage sustained.
Deputy Palmer responded to a report of a domestic in Owls Head. Subsequent to this response, the juvenile male involved was arrested on charges of domestic violence assault.
Deputy Johnson responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Union involving two vehicles, one of which pulled out in front of the other. Reportable damage sustained.
Deputy Johnson began an investigation of threatening in Cushing. After speaking to the subjects involved, this complaint was deemed unfounded.
Deputies Pinkham and Potter responded to assist Rockport Police Officer Wesley Butler at the scene of a traffic stop with a possible intoxicated driver. This is a Rockport police case and an arrest was made.
Oct. 4
Deputy Johnson responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in South Thomaston involving a single vehicle striking a deer. Reportable damage sustained.
Deputy Spear began an investigation of theft in Union. This case has been cleared, as the item has been located.
Deputy Spear conducted a radar detail in Appleton. One warning for speed was issued.
Deputy Palmer conducted a radar detail in Owls Head. No violations were noted.
Deputy Palmer conducted a radar detail in South Thomaston. One warning issued for speed.
Deputy Lance Mitchell conducted a radar detail on North Haven. No violations were noted.
Deputy Johnson responded to Hope to conduct a well-being check on an adult male. The male was located and all set.
Deputies Potter and Johnson responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Washington involving two vehicles, one of which drifted into the oncoming lane, causing the collision. Reportable damage sustained.
Deputy Hesseltine began an investigation of criminal mischief on Vinalhaven. The suspect involved was located and charges are pending.
Deputy Johnson responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Hope involving two vehicles backing into each other. Non-reportable damage sustained.
Oct. 5
Deputy Spear responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Appleton involving a single vehicle striking a deer, with the operator leaving the scene and leaving the deer alive on the side of the road. Upon arrival, the deer had to be euthanized.
Deputy Spear responded to a report of an assault in Union. This incident involved a mentally handicapped individual who was taken to the hospital for an evaluation.
Deputy Spear responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Warren involving two vehicles, one of which rear ended the other. Reportable damage sustained.
Deputy Hansen conducted a radar detail in St. George. No violations noted.
Deputy Johnson conducted a radar detail in Union. No violations noted.
Deputy Nathaniel Jack arrested William McMahan, 30, of Owls Head, on an outstanding arrest warrant.
Deputy Johnson responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Washington involving a single vehicle whose operator misjudged a turn, causing him to leave the roadway and strike a guardrail. Reportable damage sustained.
Oct. 6
Deputy Spear responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Appleton involving a single vehicle whose operator swerved to miss a deer, causing him to leave the roadway and strike a tree. Reportable damage sustained.
Deputy Hansen began a fraudulent document investigation in South Thomaston. The suspects in this case will be issued a notice for same should they not correct the problem.
Deputy Hansen conducted a radar detail in Owls Head. One summons for inspection issued.
Deputy Spear responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Warren involving a single vehicle leaving the roadway and striking a utility pole. Reportable damage sustained. The injured operator was transported to Pen Bay Medical center via Warren Rescue.
Deputies Hansen and Pinkham responded to a report of an adult male threatening to harm himself in Warren. The male was located and transported to Pen Bay Medical Center for an evaluation. This subject was also issued summonses for violating conditions of release and unlawful trafficking in schedule drugs (marijuana).
Deputy Pinkham began an investigation of assault in Warren. This is still an active investigation.
Deputy Hesseltine responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Vinalhaven involving two vehicles, one of which backed into the other. This was deemed non-reportable, as it happened on private property.
Deputy Hesseltine conducted a radar detail on Vinalhaven. No violations noted.
Oct. 7
Deputy Elwell responded to a report of a possible overdose in Owls Head. The female in question was transported to Pen Bay Medical Center via Rockland EMS.
Deputy Spear and Det. Don Murray responded to a report of criminal mischief and trespass in Warren. Upon arrival and after speaking to all involved, the male suspect left without incident.
Deputy Hansen and Sgt. James Moore responded to a report of a domestic in South Thomaston. Upon arrival and after speaking to those involved, this was deemed a verbal argument only and the female was ordered to leave.
Deputy Hesseltine responded to a report of two disorderly males on Vinalhaven that caused damage to a plate glass window. It was agreed that the damages would be paid for and no charges are pending.
Sgt. Moore responded to assist Rockport Police Officer Robbie Shaw at the scene of a traffic stop involving a wanted person and the passenger fleeing on foot. This is a Rockport police case with an arrest made.
Oct. 8
Deputy Pinkham responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Cushing involving a single vehicle whose operator fell asleep at the wheel causing him to leave the roadway and strike a culvert and garbage bin at the end of a driveway. Non-reportable damage sustained.
Deputy Palmer conducted a radar detail in Washington. No violations noted.
Deputy Elwell began an investigation of a vehicle theft in St. George. This is still an active investigation.
Deputies Elwell and Palmer responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Cushing involving two vehicles, one of which veered into oncoming traffic striking another vehicle head on. One operator was Life Flighted to Central Maine Medical Center for treatment.
Deputy Palmer responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Warren involving two vehicles, one of which backed into the other. Non-reportable damage sustained.
Deputy Hansen responded to assist Thomaston Police Officer Dan Quintero at the scene of a disorderly male. This is a Thomaston police case.
Deputies Hansen and Pinkham responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in St. George involving a single vehicle. The vehicle was a total loss and the operator was taken to Pen Bay Medical Center for treatment.
Oct. 9
Deputy Palmer responded to a report of an assault in Union. One female involved was issued a summons for same.
Deputy Palmer arrested Margaret Tracy, 55, of Hope, on a charge of violating conditions of release. Tracy was transported to the Knox County Jail without incident.
Deputy Palmer responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Warren involving two vehicles, one of which backed into the other. Reportable damage sustained.
Deputy Palmer conducted a radar detail in Hope. No violations noted.
Deputy Johnson began an investigation of theft in Appleton. This is still an active investigation with two suspects named.
Deputy Pinkham responded to a trespassing complaint in Warren. Upon arrival and after speaking to the subjects involved, each was issued a warning for same.
Sgt. Moore arrested Brittany Williams, 23, of Warren, on two outstanding arrest warrants. Williams was transported to the Knox County Jail without incident.
Deputy Hesseltine began an investigation of assault on North Haven. This is still an active investigation with charges pending.
Oct. 10
Deputy Palmer began an investigation of theft in Appleton. The property was located and returned to its owner.
Deputy Hesseltine conducted a radar detail on Vinalhaven. No violations were noted.
Deputy Jack responded to assist Marine Patrol units in Friendship reference to a conflict between fisherman. One subject was held for the arrival of the Marine Patrol.
Sgt. Sprague responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in South Thomaston involving a single vehicle striking a deer. Non-reportable damage sustained.
Deputies Johnson, Mitchell and Sgt. Sprague responded to a disorderly complaint in Washington. This is still an active investigation with probable charges pending.
Oct. 11
Deputy Spear arrested John Young, 24, of Cushing, on an outstanding arrest warrant. Young was transported to the Knox County Jail without incident.
Det. Dwight Burtis began an investigation of stalking in Warren. This is still an active investigation.
Subsequent to a traffic stop in Union, Deputy Jack arrested Barbara Chapman, 46, of Rockport, on charges of operating after suspension, possession of a usable amount of marijuana and two counts of unlawful possession of drugs. Chapman was transported to the Knox County Jail without incident.
Subsequent to a traffic stop on Vinalhaven, Deputy Hesseltine charged Sam Hallowell, 35, of North Haven, for operating under the influence. Hallowell was issued a summons and released.
Deputy Palmer arrested Christopher McKearney, 42, of Thomaston, on charges of violating conditions of release, furnishing schedule drugs and unlawful possession of schedule drugs. McKearney was transported to the Knox County Jail without incident.
Deputy Hesseltine responded to a report of a domestic on Vinalhaven. The parties were separated for the evening.
Oct. 12
Deputy Mitchell arrested Brent Black, 36, of Rockland, on an outstanding arrest warrant. Black was transported to the Knox County Jail without incident.
Deputy Spear arrested Nathaniel Small, 22, of Vinalhaven, on an outstanding arrest warrant. Small was taken to the Knox County Jail without incident.
Deputy Hansen began an investigation of harassment in Washington. The suspects in this case were issued a written notice for same.
Deputies Hesseltine and Potter responded to a disorderly complaint on Vinalhaven. Subsequent to this response, Tyler Malmstrom, 21, of Sanford, was arrested on charges of an outstanding arrest warrant, disorderly conduct, violating conditions of release, assault and aggravated assault. Malmstrom was transported to the Knox County Jail without further incident.
Subsequent to a traffic stop, Deputy Jack arrested Troy Jackson, 45, of Union, on charges of operating without a license and operating under the influence. Jackson was transported to the Knox County Jail without incident.
Oct. 13
Deputy Potter arrested Morgan Mayo, 32, of North Haven, on three outstanding arrest warrants. Mayo was transported to the Knox County Jail without incident.
Deputy Hansen conducted a radar detail in Warren. No violations noted.
Deputy Hesseltine responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on inalhaven involving two vehicles, one of which sideswiped the other while backing. Reportable damage sustained.
Sgt. Moore arrested Sarah Pascal, 29, of Appleton, on an outstanding arrest warrant. Pascal was transported to the Knox County Jail without incident.
Deputy Potter responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on North Haven involving a single vehicle striking a deer. Non-reportable damage sustained.
Deputy Pinkham arrested Brian Burch, 19, while incarcerated at the Knox County Jail, on two counts of criminal mischief due to damage he caused to the facility.
Deputy Pinkham responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident in St. George involving a single vehicle leaving the roadway. Upon arrival, it was found that the operator had left the scene. The operator was later located and issued a summons for failure to give notice of accident by quickest means.
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