Political signs on personal property

Arrest and incident reports are collected from the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, the Bucksport Police Department, and other law enforcement agencies. Arrests are not convictions, and all suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

By Emily Baer

Blue Hill

Lieutenant Brian Archer responded to a report of a family disturbance on Oct. 5. The individuals involved were issued disorderly conduct warnings. The situation was resolved without further incident.

Bianca Tooilin, 34, of Blue Hill, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Oct. 11.

Brooklin

Ruadh Mcguire, 22, of Connecticut, was driving a 2020 Subaru on Oct. 11 when, due to “speed, alcohol, and swerving away from an object in the road,” she went into a ditch and crashed head-on into a large tree. Mcguire was wearing a seatbelt and no injuries were reported but she was charged with operating under the influence. She was given a summons to appear in court at a later date.

Bucksport

An intoxicated male was “being difficult” on Oct. 4, the report said. Charges are pending.

A local business reported a theft on Oct. 4. Charges are pending.

Two off leash dogs approached a man on Oct. 4.

Jackson Horton, 18, of Frankfort, received a citation for failure to produce evidence of insurance on Oct. 4.

On Oct. 4, suspicious persons were reported.

Gary Grindle, 81, of Bucksport, veered off the road and crashed while driving south along Millvale Road on Oct. 5.

Scott Sempeck, 64, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, was traveling north on Rte. 1 when he hit a deer that ran into the road on Oct. 5.

A resident submitted a missing person report after her 17 year old son ran away on Oct. 5. He was later located.

Political signs that had been placed on personal property were removed on Oct. 5.

A local business reported a male in the store that “shouldn’t be” on Oct. 5, the report said.

Someone was seen digging in a dumpster on Oct. 6.

A loose dog was reported on Oct. 6.

Kathleen Shaeffer, 73, of Ellsworth, received a citation for failure to produce evidence of insurance on Oct. 6.

A vehicle was parked in the way of a gas delivery truck on Oct. 6. The vehicle was towed by the operator who “threw a fit,” the report said.

A speeding vehicle report was submitted by a caller on Oct. 6.

A motor vehicle complaint was reported by a male on Oct. 6.

Officer Jesse Dow provided a special detail for the Bucksport candidate forum on Oct. 6.

A theft was reported on Oct. 6. Charges are pending.

On Oct. 6, an erratic vehicle was reported inbound from River Road.

A domestic disturbance was reported on Oct. 7.

Daniel Bishop, 48, of Orland, was arrested for operating under the influence on Rte. 1 on Oct. 7, according to police.

Vehicles were parked in the roadway on Oct. 7.

Jessica Marie Taggart, 40, of Corinth, received a citation for failure to produce evidence of insurance on Oct. 7.

On Oct. 7, Officer Matt Schmidt provided assistance to an elderly female who needed a ride home.

A juvenile problem at the high school was reported on Oct. 7.

Two dogs running loose on School Street were reported on Oct. 7,

Adam Rowe, 38, of Bucksport, was arrested on a warrant on Oct. 7 on River Road.

A sex offender registration was submitted on Oct. 8.

Joseph Bowen, 65, of Dedham, was traveling north on Route 46 in Bucksport when he struck a deer that had entered the roadway. No human injuries were reported.

A resident reported two suspicious males at the end of her driveway on Oct. 8.

Officer Dan Harlan completed a well-being check on a resident after a neighbor expressed concern.

Officers assisted the Brewer Police Department on Oct. 8.

Marcia Buza, 57, of Bucksport, was charged with burglary of a motor vehicle and violating conditions of release on Broadway on Oct. 8.

A suspicious person was reported at Bucksport Square on Oct. 9.

A resident reported a suspicious vehicle in his driveway on Oct. 9.

On Oct. 9, a resident reported his game camera stolen. The incident is currently under investigation.

A missing juvenile was reported on Oct. 9. The incident was soon resolved.

Gunshots were heard on Oct. 9.

A deceased animal on the side of the road was reported on Oct. 10.

An illegal dumping incident was reported on Oct. 10.

A citizen requested assistance in dealing with an intoxicated person on Oct. 10.

Orland

Sergeant Kyle Kramer responded to a domestic complaint on Oct. 7. The two individuals involved in the situation were issued disorderly conduct warnings. Sergeant Marcus Downes and Deputy Anthony Jones assisted in the response.

Deputy Dylan Pung assisted the Maine State Police in attempting to locate a vehicle on Oct. 11.

Sedgwick

Michael Warren, 43, of South Carolina, was arrested for domestic assault on Oct. 10, according to police.