Arrest on Multiple Burglaries - Van Buren

DATE: Sunday, November 30, 2014

STATE OF MAINE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

MAINE STATE POLICE

PRESS RELEASE

PREPARED BY: Sgt Chad Fuller

CONTACT #: 532-5402

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TROOPER: Tr. Hafford, Tr. Michaud, Tr. Levesque

TROOP: F

INCIDENT DETAILS

DATE/TIME: 11-26-14

LOCATION: Northern Aroostook

VIOLATION: Burglary, Theft, Criminal Mischief and Violation of Condition of Release

ARRESTEE: Dennis Winchester

AGE: 50

TOWN, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Van Buren, ME

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On November 26, Trooper Corey Hafford charged Dennis Winchester, age 50 of Van Buren, with 5 counts of Burglary (Class B) 8 counts of Theft (Class C), 7 counts of Criminal Mischief (Class E) and one Violation of Condition of Release (Class E).  This was following the execution of multiple search warrants and interviews of victims of crimes dating back to December 3 2013.  The crimes were committed in the towns of Washburn, New Canada, New Sweden, Caswell, Stockholm, Perham and Cyr Plantation.  

On November 9, 2014, Troopers assisted Van Buren Police Department in executing a search warrant at 188 CastonguayRoad in Van Buren, the residence of Dennis Winchester. As a result of the search warrant stolen items were located and seized.  Tr. Hafford, Tr. Michaud and Tr. Levesque along with officers from Van Buren PD, worked together to locate the owners of the stolen property including using social media.  Winchester is currently in The Aroostook County Jail with a Superior Court date of December 18 2014. 

COURT ACTION (Y/N): Yes

COURT DATE: ​December 18 2014

COURT: Caribou Superior Court​

CUSTODY LOCATION: ​Aroostook County Jail

BAIL: ​NA

MUG SHOT (Y/N): Yes

Property Damage Crash - Moro

DATE: Thursday, November 27, 2014

STATE OF MAINE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

MAINE STATE POLICE

PRESS RELEASE

PREPARED BY: ​Sgt Chad Fuller

CONTACT #: 532 5402

CASE #: SP14-106458

TROOPER: Adam Bell

TROOP: F

INCIDENT DETAILS

DATE/TIME: 11-27-14

LOCATION: Moro 

NATURE: Crash

OPERATOR 1: Adam Mullings

AGE: 23

TOWN, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Queens Village, NY

VEHICLE YEAR/MAKE/MODEL: 2013 Chevrolet pick up

SPEED INVOLVED (Y/N): N

SEAT BELT/HELMET WORN (Y/N): Y

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 11/26/14 at 1430 hours, Tr. Bell responded to a single vehicle crash on Route 11 in Moro Plantation.  The driver, Adam Mullings, 23 years old from New York, lost control of the vehicle on the slippery roads striking a utility pole and was initially trapped in the 2013 Chevy Silverado, but was able to get out of the truck when Tr. Bell arrived.  Mullings escaped serious injury despite his truck snapping a telephone pole off at the base and coming to rest on its side against a stand of trees.  The truck was severely damaged. Mullings did not need medical attention.

MV / Moose Crash - T11 R4

DATE: Monday, November 24, 2014


STATE OF MAINE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
MAINE STATE POLICE


PRESS RELEASE


PREPARED BY: Sgt. Brian L. Harris
CONTACT #: 2075325400
CASE #: SP14-104917


TROOPER: Tr. Dennis Quint
TROOP: F


INCIDENT DETAILS


DATE/TIME: 11-23-14
LOCATION: T11 R4
NATURE: MV / Moose Crash


OPERATOR 1: Mark Forino
AGE: 34
TOWN, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Presque Isle, ME
VEHICLE YEAR/MAKE/MODEL: 2006 Toyota Sienna mini-van
SPEED INVOLVED (Y/N): N
SEAT BELT/HELMET WORN (Y/N): yes


SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:


Forino was eastbound on Rt 163 in T11 R4 at the T11 R4/Ashland town line when a moose entered the roadway. Forino, operating a 2006 Toyota Sienna van, was unable to avoid the moose and struck it, killing it. When the van struck the moose, the moose crashed through the windshield and into the passenger compartment of the van, narrowly missing Forino. Forino was not injured in the accident but did have some broken glass flushed from his eyes at the scene by Ashland Ambulance.


ASSISTING AGENCIES: Ashland Ambulance, Ashland Fire Dept. and Ashland P.D

K-9 Track and Arrest of Fugitive - Lubec

DATE: Monday, November 17, 2014


STATE OF MAINE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
MAINE STATE POLICE


PRESS RELEASE


PREPARED BY: Lt. Rod Charette
CONTACT #: 667-3722
TROOP: J


INCIDENT DETAILS
DATE: 11/13/14
LOCATION: North Lubec Rd. - Lubec
NATURE: K-9 Track and Arrest of Fugitive.


SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:


Sergeant Jeffrey Ingemi, Trooper Chad Lindsey, Trooper Chris Smith and K9 Winger responded to the North Lubec Road in Lubec to conduct a track for a female and her 2 juvenile sons who fled from the Maine Warden Service. The female was identified as Leanne Lacombe, 30, formally of Aroostook County who was wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for probation revocation. Winger tracked Leanne along with her 2 juvenile sons for approximately 2 miles through rugged coastline terrain. As Winger caught up to on Leanne, Trooper Smith could hear breaking branches and voices through the thick woods ahead. Trooper Smith identified himself and gave Leanne a warning to stop and turn herself in. Within 10 minutes Leanne and 1 of her sons exited the woods and obtained a ride for the short distance back to Sergeant Jeffrey Ingemi’s location on the North Lubec Road. Leanne was taken into custody by Sergeant Jeffrey Ingemi. Other charges might be pending by the Warden Service.

Personal Injury MV Crash - Monticello

DATE: Wednesday, November 12, 2014

STATE OF MAINE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
MAINE STATE POLICE


PRESS RELEASE
PREPARED BY: Sgt. Brian L. Harris
CONTACT #: 532-5400


CASE #: SP14-101402
TROOPER: Tr. Jillian Monahan
TROOP: F


INCIDENT DETAILS


DATE/TIME: 11-11-14 2315 hrs
LOCATION: Rt 1 Monticello
NATURE: crash with injury


OPERATOR 1: Patricia Perkins
AGE: 35
TOWN, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Presque Isle, Maine
VEHICLE YEAR/MAKE/MODEL: 2002 Saturn passenger car
SPEED INVOLVED (Y/N): N
SEAT BELT/HELMET WORN (Y/N): yes


OPERATOR 2: Michael Trader
AGE: 29
TOWN, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brooklyn, New York
VEHICLE YEAR/MAKE/MODEL: 2014 Toyota passenger car
SPEED INVOLVED (Y/N): N
SEAT BELT/HELMET WORN (Y/N): yes, airbag deployed


SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:


On 11-12-14 at approximately 2315 hrs., Tr. Jillian Monahan and Tr. Dennis Quint responded to a two vehicle crash on Rt 1 in Monticello in the area of the Monticello/Littleton town line. Patricia Perkins, age 35 of Presque Isle was northbound on Rt 1 in her 2002 Saturn passenger car and drifted over the centerline into the path of a southbound Toyota car operated by Michael Trader, age 29 of New York. Trader couldn’t avoid Perkins vehicle and they struck head on, causing substantial damage to both vehicles which are considered a total loss. Trader was uninjured in the crash, Perkins sustained serious internal injuries and the Monticello Jaws of Life had to be utilized to remove her from her vehicle. Perkins was transported to Houlton Regional Hospital for treatment and then transferred to EMMC in Bangor for further care.


ASSISTING AGENCIES: Monticello Fire Dept.
INJURED TRANSPORTED BY: Houlton Ambulance
INJURED TRANSPORTED TO: Houlton Regional Hospital

Veteran's Day Tribute 2014

Maine State Police Veteran's Day Tribute 2014

The Maine State Police pauses today to recognize and thank all those men and women who have served, or are currently serving their country in the US Armed Forces.  Since 1921, members of the Maine State Police have proudly served their State and many have also served in the US Armed Forces. While it is almost impossible to document and memorialize all those who served in both roles, we take this opportunity to highlight some members of the MSP who were wounded or killed in action during WWII.  These officers took a leave from their duties as Maine Troopers to serve their country in the world theater of war.

Trooper Lewis E. Howard - Hodgdon, ME.

Killed in Action - Aug. 1943

Tr. Howard's Grave Marker at Arlington National Cemetery

Trooper Harold Ericksen - Portland, ME.

Killed in Action - Jul. 1944

     Tr. Ericksen's Grave Marker - US Cemetery at Colleville-Sur-Mer, France. Omaha Beach.

Colonel Henry Weaver - Augusta, ME.

Wounded in Action - 1944

1943 - Chief of the Maine State Police, Colonel Henry Weaver is surrounded by members of the MSP as he prepares to depart for service with the US Army in WWII.  Col. Weaver was badly injured in a jeep crash while deployed and was unable to return to service with the State Police.