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04/02/2022 0814hrs, Chief Lowell and Sheriff Nichols participated in a community policing event at the Wilton Fish and Game.

1230hrs, Deputy Couture responded to a residential alarm on the Munson Road in Wilton. This was a false alarm.

1333hrs, Deputy Elmes received a complaint on School Street in Rangeley regarding personal property of the complainant being held by another person in Rangeley. This was determined to be a civil issue.

1724hrs, Deputy Cusson received a late report of a parking lot accident at trails End Steakhouse in Eustis. No report was taken.

1947hrs, Deputy Cusson investigated a shoplifting complaint at the Dollar Store in Kingfield.

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2044hrs, Sgt. Close responded to report of a missing teenager possibly at a residence on the Starks Road in New Sharon. The teenager was located as well as a second teenager who was also mission, both were returned to their respective parents.

2101hrs, Deputy Morgan responded to a report of people doing “burnouts” on the Starks Road and on the Farmington Falls Road in New Sharon

04/03/2022 0147hrs, Deputy Morgan received a complaint of suspicious activity at the Chesterville Corner Store in Chesterville. The complaint was unfounded.

0438hrs, Deputy Couture and Sgt. Close responded to a disturbance call at the Rocky Mountain Terrain Park in Carthage. As a result of the investigation a person there was taken into protective custody and transported to FMH for evaluation.

0711hrs, Deputy Elmes responded to a medical emergency at a residence on West Branch Street in Kingfield. The elderly victim passed away prior to arrival and died of natural causes.

0938hrs, Deputy Elmes responded to a car vs. deer accident on the Lexington Road in Kingfield. Donald Delong (57) of Kingfield was driving a 2020 Ford F-150 when the collision occurred.

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1152hrs, Sgt. Close received a complaint of Domestic Violence which occurred at a residence on the Clearwater Road in New Sharon. The suspect had fled the scene.

1217hrs, Deputy Elmes investigated a report of criminal mischief on a camper off Avon Valley Road in Avon where windows were smashed and a door ripped off.

1249hrs, Sgt. Close received a 911 call at a residence on Chesterville Hill Road in Chesterville. The source of the call was not located.

1355hrs, Sgt. Close received an assault complaint at residence on the Salem Road in Salem. No charges were filed.

1454hrs, Deputy Couture responded to a report of a two vehicle accident at the intersection of the Mercer Road and the Starks road in New Sharon. Linda Charles (70) of New Sharon was driving a 2017 Subaru attempting to cross from Main Street to the Starks Road, as she was crossing Route 2 by the bridge, she was in the path of a west bound 2009 Honda Fit driven by Paula Quirion (52) of Madison. No injuries were reported, New Sharon Fire Dept. responded to the scene to assist with traffic.

1500hrs, Deputy Couture investigated what turned out to be a civil issue at a residence on the Brahmer Road in New Vineyard.

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1536hrs, Sgt. Close investigated a report of phone harassment at a residence on Lambert Hill Road in Strong.

1746hrs, Deputy Morgan and Sgt. Close arrested Bethany Patrick (30) of Temple on warrant at her residence and transported her to jail without incident.

1753hrs, Deputy Morgan investigated a trespassing complaint at a residence on the Starks Road in New Sharon.

1824hrs, Deputy Cusson received an animal cruelty complaint at a residence on the Rangeley Road in Lang Twp.

1931hrs, Deputy Morgan assisted Farmington Police with a disturbance call at Blueberry Hill Apartments.

2044hrs, Deputy Morgan received a 911 call on Cushman School Road in Phillips. This was an accidental dial.

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2128hrs, Deputy Morgan and Sgt. Close investigated a medical emergency which originated at a residence on the Lane Road in New Sharon.

2219hrs, Deputy Cusson conducted a welfare check at a residence on the Rangeley Road in Lang Twp. The person was located and found to be okay.

04/04/2022 1214hrs, Detective Davol received a late report of a domestic violence assault which occurred at a residence on Clearwater Road in New Sharon.

1441hrs, Deputy Elmes received a trespassing complaint at the Dollar General Store in Kingfield.

1551hrs, Deputy Morgan investigated a report of a pickup truck passing a stopped school bus on Route 2 in Carthage. The small red pickup may have been a Dodge Dakota style truck.

1607hrs, Sgt. Richards and Deputy Morgan responded to a report of a car vs. pedestrian accident at the intersection of Main Street and Broadway in Farmington at the request of Farmington PD. Chlorissa Plaisted (31) of Jay driving a 2016 GMC Acadia was making a left turn from Broadway onto Main Street when she received a green light. As she turned, a pedestrian named Rodney Stump (80) of Farmington was crossing the road from a blind spot, on foot in violation of the no crossing sign. Plaisted attempted to stop but struck the pedestrian knocking him to the ground. The patient was transported by Northstar to FMH and later released. Farmington Fire dept. responded to the scene.

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1623hrs, Deputy Morgan responded to a report of an unattended death at a residence on Cummings Hill Road in Temple. The Medical Examiner’s office is assisting in the investigation to determine the cause of death.

1803hrs, Deputy Morgan and Sgt. Richards responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at a residence on the ridge road in Chesterville where a child called 911 to report the fight. No charges were filed, DHHS was called and made aware of the issue at this residence.

1805hrs, Sgt. Richards investigated a theft report at a residence on Stinchfield Hill Road in Chesterville.

2055hrs, Deputy Morgan investigated a report of suspicious activity at a residence on the Dixfield Road in Weld.

2130hrs, Deputy Elmes responded to a medical emergency at a residence on West Kingfield Road in Kingfield where the elderly caller had fallen. He assisted as needed.

2131hrs, Deputy Cusson as a result of an ongoing theft complaint from the Dollar General Store in Kingfield, summonsed Harry Ross (49) of Strong for Theft.

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04/05/2022 1320hrs, Deputy Davol arrested Benjamin Moody (37) of New Sharon on a warrant for Domestic Violence Assault while he was at a residence on Baily Hill Road in Farmington. The warrant was issued as a result of a domestic violence incident on April 3rd in New Sharon. He was transported without incident.

1539hrs, Deputy Gray received a 911 call on Arnold Trail in Coburn Gore, this was an accidental dial.

1703hrs, Deputy Morgan assisted Wilton police with a theft investigation at Daggett’s Garage in Wilton.

1752hrs, Deputy Cusson responded to a disturbance call at a residence on Park Street in Phillips. No charges were filed.

1801hrs, Sgt. Richards received a complaint of someone in a pickup truck had been allegedly tearing up the Clearwater Road in New Sharon and now was stuck up to its axels. The person responsible was identified.

1947hrs, Deputy Cusson responded to a car vs. deer accident on Main Street in Rangeley by Dodge Pond. Kyle Innis (36) of Hermon was driving a 2013 Hyundai when the collision occurred.

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1959hrs, Deputy Morgan responded to a suspicious vehicle parked at Randy Keach Auto with its lights on. Investigation revealed that someone had dropped the vehicle off, secured it and forgot to shut the lights off.

2017hrs, Sgt. Richards received a 911 call on Eustis Ridge Road in Eustis. This turned out to be unfounded call involving an intoxicated person.

2309hrs, Sgt. Richards received a complaint of suspicious activity at a residence on Reeds Mill Road in Madrid. Upon investigation, nothing suspicious was occurring at the residence.

04/06/2022 0812hrs, Deputy Frost received a complaint of a vehicle off the road on the Industry Road in Industry. This was not an accident; the vehicle was stuck in the mud. Dutch Gap Auto removed the vehicle.

0814hrs, Deputy Gray investigated a threatening complaint via phone texts at the Stratton Elementary School in Eustis.

1523hrs, Chief Lowell assisted a stranded tractor trailer unit on Route 4 in Sandy River Plt.

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1629hrs, Deputy Cusson provided a security escort at a residence on Park Street in Phillips.

1919hrs, Deputy Morgan received a missing person complaint from a residence on the Rangeley Road in Avon.

1934hrs, Deputy Cusson received a 911 call at a residence on West Side Drive in Rangeley. This was an accidental dial.

2125hrs, Deputy Cusson responded to a car vs. moose accident on the Rangeley Road in Phillips. Dean Walker (60) of Farmington was driving a 2015 Chrysler when the collision occurred. The moose had run off, no injuries were recorded.

04/07/2022 1118hrs, Deputy Frost investigated a report of theft of propane tanks from a business on the Rangeley Road in Avon. Investigation revealed that this was a civil issue between a new owner and the propane company.

1340hrs, Deputy Frost received a 911 call from the White Elephant in Strong. This was an accidental dial.

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1439hrs, Deputy Cusson investigated a trespassing complaint at the Elementary School on School Street in Eustis.

1446hrs, Deputy Frost responded to a report of a tractor trailer accident on Route 27 in New Vineyard near the “pink farm”. George Berroa (28) of Reading PA was driving a 2014 Volvo tractor trailer northbound when a vehicle in front of him suddenly braked causing him to serve off the road to the right in order to keep from striking the vehicle. Reportable damage was done, New Vineyard Fire dept. personnel responded to the scene, Dutch Gap Wrecker service removed the truck.

1655hrs, Deputy Davol responded to a mental health emergency call at a residence on Russell Drive in Carthage. Davol responded with Western Maine Mental health personnel, as a result the person there was transported to FMH for evaluation.

1756hrs, Sgt. Richards responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence at the town park in Rangeley regarding a person there that was in mental health distress. The person involved was transported to FMH to be evaluated.

2215hrs. Sgt. Bean and K-9 Bain assisted Wilton Police with a traffic stop on Route 2 in Wilton.

04/08/2022 0553hrs, Chief Lowell responded to a business alarm at RLH Enterprises in Strong. This was a false alarm.

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1105hrs, Deputy Frost investigated a fraud complaint at a residence on the Weld Road in Washington Twp.

1712hrs, Det. Davol responded to a domestic disturbance between a mother and son on the Barker Road in New Vineyard. No charges were filed, one of the parties left for the evening.

1717hrs, Deputy Couture conducted a bail check at a residence on the Farmington Road in Strong. As a result of the check Samantha Atwood (31) of Strong was arrested on a warrant and violation of Conditions of Release.

1804hrs, Det. Davol received a child custody complaint at a residence on the Paul Road in Chesterville.

1945hrs, Deputy Couture responded to a report of a domestic disturbance between brothers at a residence on Purington Lane in Chesterville. No charges were filed.

Deputies conducted 13 building checks. Deputies also conducted 8 elder checks and responded to 6 false 911 calls.

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