BELFAST — A Madawaska man, who has also resided in Brooks, was convicted of nine of 12 charges in Waldo County’s Unified Criminal Court Aug. 8-9.

The charges originate from two separate incidents and three different law enforcement agencies, including the Maine State Police, Houlton Police, and the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office.

Shawn M. Maxfield, 33, was sentenced Aug. 8 for a number of charges brought by the  Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office, stemming from an attempt to evade police Nov. 14, during which time he traveled through two counties in an attempt to escape.

Maxfield had been accused of fleeing from the Penobscot Sheriff’s Office  following an attempted stop of the vehicle he was operating. This resulted in a high speed chase between Deputy Edward Toulouse and Maxfield, according to court documents. Deputy Toulouse was forced to discontinue the chase when Maxfield traveled onto rough trails used for snowmobiling.

After being spotted by Maine State Police Trooper Forrest Simpson on another road, Maxfield again refused to stop for pursuing officers, driving toward Unity before ditching his vehicle in Troy and fleeing into the woods on foot. Maxfield was ultimately located by a K9 unit.

For the charge of aggravated operating after habitual offender revocation, Maxfield was sentenced to three years in prison and a $1,000 fine. He was sentenced to two years in prison for eluding an officer, and six months in jail for violating conditions of release.

A charge of operating after habitual offender revocation was dismissed.

Maxfield was back in court Aug. 9 to be be sentenced for charges stemming from the same incident that were brought by Maine State Police. The charges from state police stem from Maxfield leaving Penobscot County during the chase and entering Troy, which is part of Waldo County.

Maxfield was charged again with aggravated operating after habitual offender revocation by Maine State Police, in addition to operating under the influence and failing to stop for an officer. He was sentenced to six months in jail and a $1,100 fine for operating under the influence, his license is to be suspended for six years following release. Maxfield was sentenced to six months in jail for failing to stop for an officer, while the charge of driving to endanger was dismissed.

Maxfield was also sentenced Aug. 9 for charges stemming from an incident in Houlton Aug. 5, 2014.

He was convicted of three of the four counts brought against him by Houlton Police after he was discovered driving while intoxicated. Maxfield’s license was also revoked at the time of his arrest, resulting in another charge of aggravated operating after habitual offender revocation. He was also charged with criminal operating under the influence, violation of conditions of release, and unlawful possession of drugs after law enforcement found in excess of 2.5 oz of marijuana in his possession, according to court documents.

Maxfield was sentenced to one year in prison and a $1,000 fine for operating after habitual offender revocation. For operating under the influence Maxfield will spend six months in jail, pay a $1,100 fine, and have his license suspended for six years following release. He was also sentenced to six months in jail for violating conditions of release, while the charge of unlawful possession of a scheduled drug was dismissed.

He is also to be required to meet an array of additional requirements, including undergoing substance abuse treatment and being prohibited from establishments whose primary business is serving alcohol.

Maxfield was previously convicted of operating under the influence in both Belfast on June 24, 2014, and in Bangor April 4, 2006. He also has prior convictions for operating after habitual offender revocation in Bangor April 4, 2006, and for committing the same offense in Caribou June 22, 2010.

Erica Thoms can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com