Vape pens, illegal campsite, deer in roadway

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

As a result of a 911 call, Sergeant Travis Frost assisted an elderly female who was unable to get herself up off the floor on Oct. 19. Frost verified that she did not need any medical assistance and contacted a family member to check on her later.

Deputy Mariza Gionfriddo responded to a dog bite report on Oct. 15. An ambulance arrived and information was passed along to the animal control officer.

Bucksport

Officers received a report from a resident saying her husband was screaming at her and threatening her on Oct. 11.

Phoebe Colbeth, 22, of Bangor, was driving north on River Road when she swerved to avoid a rock in the road on Oct. 11. She left the roadway, traveled through a ditch, hit a mailbox, and eventually came to a stop on the lawn of a private residence. No injuries were reported.

A male returned stolen items for a refund on Oct. 12.

Scott Herbest, 61, was arrested on a warrant on Mill Street on Oct. 12.

The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office passed along an erratic motor vehicle complaint on Oct. 12. The car in question was seen heading towards Bucksport.

A well-being check on a resident was requested on Oct. 12.

Officer Robert Findlay responded to a report of a sick and injured fox on Oct. 12.

A two-vehicle accident occurred by the stoplight on Oct. 12. Officers determined the incident was non-reportable. No injuries were reported.

On Oct. 12, a resident called with information about a campsite in town.

Missing items were reported on Oct. 12.

Lindsay Swanson, 34, of Steuben, and Kristen Lydick, 22, of Bucksport, were arrested on warrants on Oct. 12.

A juvenile issue was reported on Oct. 12.

Daniel Trainor, 49, of Rochester Hills, Michigan, received a citation for speeding on Oct. 12.

Diane Wardwell, 82, of Bucksport, pulled into the parking lot of Bangor Savings Bank on Oct. 13 and stepped on the gas pedal, hitting the bank. The vehicle hit the brick wall and caused damage to the building. The vehicle was towed and Wardwell was transported to the hospital for further evaluation.

A protective order was served on Oct. 13.

On Oct. 13, a juvenile was found selling vape pens.

A loose dog was seen running along Park Street on Oct. 13.

Deputy Gregory Mailhot assisted the Bucksport Police Department with a domestic incident on Oct. 14.

A resident reported an abandoned vehicle on Oct. 14. The owner of the vehicle was contacted.

Officer Robert Findlay assisted with a medical emergency on Oct. 14.

On Oct. 14, Officer Robert Findlay assisted in checking licenses and identification cards for Maine Maritime Academy students.

A disorderly conduct incident occurred on Oct. 14. Officers determined it was a family fight.

Danny Gill, 36, of Belfast, received a citation for failing to produce evidence of insurance on Oct. 15.

Officer Shawn Shuurman responded to an unattended death report on Oct. 15.

A suspicious vehicle was reported on Oct. 15.

Officer Amanda Loeven executed a search warrant on Oct. 15.

Officer Matt Schmidt completed a well-being check on Oct. 15.

Kobe Hambe, 24, of Orland, was traveling northbound on Route 15 when he struck a deer in the roadway. The vehicle was towed due to damage but no injuries were reported.

Zachary Gillespie, 34, of Bucksport, was arrested on Central Street on Oct. 15 for operating under the influence.

A vehicle was seen on the side of the road on Oct. 16.

A silver Kia Sportage, operated by Jennifer O'Brien, 56, of Weeki Wachee, Florida, on Oct. 16 was traveling south on Central Street when it struck a deer. The vehicle suffered heavy front passenger corner damage. No human injuries were reported.

Officers received a complaint on Oct. 16 about a motor vehicle tailgating. The driver was warned for following too close.

On Oct. 16, it was reported that a juvenile had “taken off” from the middle school, the report said.

Collin Gray, 19, of Bucksport, was operating a 2012 Ford SUV on Silver Lake Road on Oct. 16 when he lost control of his vehicle on a curve in the roadway. Gray went off the road and struck two utility poles. Gray and his passenger were not wearing seatbelts but, due to airbag deployment, only suffered minor injuries. Both were transported by the Bucksport Ambulance Service to the hospital for evaluation. Gray failed two field sobriety tests and was transported to the hospital, according to police. Gray consented to a blood test to determine his blood alcohol level and the results are pending. Gray has been charged with operating under the influence and several other charges, the report said.

A subject requested recurring security checks while they are out of town on Oct. 16

A silver 2024 Toyota Corolla, operated by Patryck Dos Santos, 34, of Davie, Florida, was traveling south on River Road when he struck a deer on Oct. 16. The vehicle was damaged but no human injuries were reported.

A subject was found trespassing at a local business on Oct. 16.

On Oct. 17, a caller said they had been “hearing gunfire for a few hours,” the report said.

Sergeant Marcus Downs assisted the Bucksport Police Department in responding to a male in crisis on Oct. 18.

Orland

Jason Chase, 48, was arrested on active warrant and transported to the Hancock County Jail without incident on Oct. 14.

On Oct. 19, Lieutenant Brian Archer received a report of an assault; after further investigation, it was determined that the incident would be documented only, with no further action.

Sedgwick

Deputy Devin Grindle received a report about a violation of a protection order on Oct. 12. The incident is currently under investigation.

Surry

Deputies responded to a residence after a disorderly conduct incident on Oct. 17. It was determined that no crimes had been committed.