STATE OF MAINE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
MAINE STATE POLICE
PRESS RELEASE
PREPARED BY: Sgt. Brian L. Harris
CONTACT #: 2075325400
CASE #: SP15-011308
TROOPER: Sgt. Alden Bustard
TROOP: F
INCIDENT DETAILS
DATE/TIME: 02-08-15 2250 hrs
LOCATION: Smyrna
VIOLATION: Operating after revocation, eluding, driving to endanger, violation of bail conditions
ARRESTEE: Christian McDonald
AGE: 26
TOWN, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Oakfield, Maine
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 02-08-15 at approximately 2250 hrs., Sgt. Alden Bustard attempted to stop a pickup in Smyrna for a motor vehicle violation but instead of stopping, the pickup sped off at high speeds in an attempt to elude Sgt. Bustard. The pursuit traveled from Smyrna to Linneus and then back to Oakfield and once on the River Rd. in Oakfield, Sgt. Bustard was able to conduct a vehicle immobilization of the pickup and the truck lost control, striking a snowbank and becoming stuck. The operator of the pickup, Christian McDonald age 26 of Oakfield was arrested without further incident.
McDonald was charged with operating after revocation, violation of bail conditions, eluding an officer, driving to endanger and the investigation is ongoing with further charges likely. McDonald was transported to the Aroostook County Jail in Houlton. Sgt. Bustard was assisted in the pursuit by Tr. Dennis Quint.
COURT ACTION (Y/N): Yes
COURT DATE: not set
COURT: Houlton Superior Court
CUSTODY LOCATION: Aroostook County Jail
BAIL: no bail
MUG SHOT (Y/N): N
