Police Reports for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department.
Nov 04, 2025
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BAR HARBOR—At approximately 8 p.m., on Halloween, Friday, October 31 someone reported an underage drinking party in Bar Harbor to the police department. According to Officer Kevin Edgecomb, when officers arrived they located 16 minors at the location.
When Officer Justin Burnett and other officers reportedly arrived, just as the party was getting started, they discovered that there were no adults present at the function.
Officers destroyed the alcohol, issued warnings to all of the minors for possession of alcohol by a minor, and called parents to pick them up. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department assisted the Maine State Police with another Halloween party involving underage drinking in Hancock.
On Sunday, November 2, at approximately 8:22 a.m., someone reported a deer that was stuck in a fence in Mount Desert. Officer Caleb Mora responded and discovered that a deer was indeed stuck in a fence but that he had nothing capable of cutting it out. The Mount Desert Fire Department responded and were able to cut the deer free using bolt cutters.
On Friday, October 31, at approximately 8:08 p.m., Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Wyatt Lord located a wounded owl in Orland while on patrol. Deputy Lord was able to get the owl into his cruiser and successfully transport if to a person who was capable of facilitating the owl’ care.
BAR HARBOR AND MOUNT DESERT POLICE LOGS
The following incidents occurred in Bar Harbor and Mount Desert last week according to the Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Police Department police logs, which is publicly released information.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Sgt. Doug Brundrett responded to the area of the Crooked Road and Lakewood Farm Road in Bar Harbor for a report of a loose horse. The owner of the horse was contacted and was able return the horse to its enclosure.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Officer Nathan Formby assisted the Bar Harbor Fire Department on a medical call in Bar Harbor.
Officers assisted the Bar Harbor Fire Department on a medical call in Bar Harbor and an officer rode with the patient in the ambulance to the hospital.
Officer Ted Cake assisted another agency in Bar Harbor.
Officer T. Cake checked on a Bar Harbor business after the police dispatcher had received a call from the business and been hung up on. The business was all set.
Officer Liam Harrington spoke with a resident of Bar Harbor about retrieving some property from another resident.
Sgt. Brundrett completed two vehicle identification number verifications in Bar Harbor for a local tow company.
Someone reported a person walking along the Eagle Lake Road in Bar Harbor who may need assistance but Officer T. Cake could not locate anyone.
Officer T. Cake is investigating a report of someone in Bar Harbor being threatened by another person.
Officer Harrington gave a Bar Harbor resident a ride home at the request of MDI Hospital.
Officer Burnett checked on a report of a suspicious vehicle in Bar Harbor and after locating the vehicle, determined that it was not suspicious.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Officer Kaleb Payson provided someone a ride in Bar Harbor.
Officer Burnett is investigating a report of someone having broken into a Bar Harbor home and then walking around. When officers arrived, the complainant was at the location and stated that the intruder had left prior to police arrival.
Officer Burnett assisted a woman who had driven off the road in Mount Desert and whose car required towing to get back on the roadway.
After receiving a report of bright lights shining into a Mount Desert residence, Officer Burnett determined that it was a neighbor taking an early morning walk.
Someone called to have a report of decorations having been removed from their property in Bar Harbor documented.
Sgt. Soren Sundberg is investigating a report of a possible “deer canon” in the area of Northwest Cove in Bar Harbor. A deer canon is a propane powered noise device used to frighten wildlife away from property.
Officer T. Cake took an anonymous information report from someone in Mount Desert.
Officers provided traffic control for the Connors Emerson Halloween parade in Bar Harbor.
The Bar Harbor Police Department was requested by Acadia National Park to look out for a vehicle, which they did not find.
Officer Harrington provided traffic control while a broken-down vehicle was towed out of the roadway in Bar Harbor.
Sgt. Chris Dickens responded to a report of a broken-down vehicle at the intersection of Sound Drive and Route 102 in Mount Desert. The vehicle was out of the roadway and removed a short time later.
Officer Burnett gave two people a ride home in Bar Harbor during a rainstorm.
Friday, October 31, 2025
Officer Payson responded to a report of a tree and debris in the roadway in Mount Desert and was able to remove the tree and debris from the roadway.
Officer Zack Kline responded to a request to remove unwanted people from the complainant’s residence in Bar Harbor. Upon arrival, nobody was there except the complainant and after an investigation Officer Kline determined that the complainant was having some mental health issues. The complainant was eventually transported to the hospital.
Someone reported a broken-down vehicle on route 3 in Bar Harbor to Officer Troy Stanwood.
Officer Amie Torrey spoke with a woman in Bar Harbor regarding issues she was having with her ex-husband.
Officer Stanwood investigated the death of an elderly man in Mount Desert and deemed it not suspicious but natural.
Officer Torrey investigated a report of a possible protection order violation in Bar Harbor and determined that no violation had occurred.
Someone reported a trespassing issue in Seal Harbor and only wanted it documented requesting that no further action be taken.
Officers assisted with traffic control and safety on Ledgelawn Avenue in Bar Harbor during the Halloween trick-or-treating hours.
Someone made a late report of a suspicious vehicle in Bar Harbor. The vehicle was not located.
Officer Burnett helped get a vehicle in Bar Harbor started after it had a dead battery.
Officer Burnett received a report of a missing person in Bar Harbor and the person was found to be fine a short while later.
Sgt. Dickens provided someone a ride from Bar Harbor to a Trenton residence.
Officer Burnett responded to a report of live wires that were sparking in Bar Harbor. The wires were de-energized and scheduled for repair.
Officer Burnett responded to a noise complaint at a Bar Harbor residence and deemed it unsubstantiated.
Officer Burnett checked for someone who has an active arrest warrant at a Bar Harbor residence and did not locate the person.
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Officer Burnett removed a dead animal that had been struck by morning traffic on the Crooked Road in Bar Harbor.
Someone reported a civil issue to Officer Mora in Bar Harbor.
Following a traffic stop in Mount Desert, Officer Stanwood summoned Ricardo Campbell, 36, of Southwest Harbor, for criminal speeding (30 or more mph over the posted speed limit) and following too closely.
Officer Stanwood took a late report of vehicles speeding on the Ripples Road in Mount Desert.
Officer Mora investigated a suspicious phone call that was reported by a Bar Harbor business and determined that it was related to a family issue.
Officer Stanwood provided an escort for the MDI High School girls’ volleyball team after the team won the state championship.
Officer Stanwood took a report of loose horses on the Gilbert Farm Road in Bar Harbor.
Officers responded to a 911 call of an unknown nature in Bar Harbor, determined that it was a medical issue, and called for the ambulance.
After officers responded to a report of an ongoing domestic situation in Bar Harbor, Michella Sweetser, no age given, of California, was arrested for domestic violence assault and transported to the Hancock County Jail.
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Officer Burnett investigated a noise complaint in Bar Harbor and deemed it unsubstantiated.
The Bar Harbor Police Department received information regarding a man in town who was acting strange.
Officer Torrey responded to a report of someone possibly being in a Bar Harbor business who shouldn’t be there. There was nobody in the business when Officer Torrey arrived.
Officer Mora checked an abandoned building in Bar Harbor after locating a vehicle at the property. Two men were determined to have permission to be on the property.
Officer Judson Cake warned a man for trespassing somewhere on the Indian Point Road in Mount Desert.
Officer Nathan Formby responded to a possible trespassing issue at a Bar Harbor business and found that there was no break-in or trespassing occurring.
Monday, November 3, 2025
Officer Formby dealt with someone in Bar Harbor who was having mental health issues and referred them to the mental health liaison.
Officer Formby warned some people for the Bar Harbor Municipal Ordinance violation of overnight camping in a vehicle in Bar Harbor.
Sgt. Brundrett dispatched a deer that had been “gravely injured” on the Crooked Road in Bar Harbor.
Sgt. Brundrett received a delayed motor vehicle complaint that occurred in Bar Harbor.
Officer Harrington investigated a reported parking problem in Bar Harbor that was deemed unfounded.
Officer Stanwood investigated a reported dispute at a Bar Harbor business and determined that it was not a law enforcement issue.
An elderly Mount Desert resident reported seeing three people in her residence. After officers investigated, it was determined that the complaint was the result of a hallucination and the woman was transported via ambulance to MDI Hospital for an evaluation.
Officer Stanwood assisted an intoxicated man in Bar Harbor.
Officers responded to a report of criminal mischief on Bloomfield Road in Bar Harbor. It was determined that the complaint was unsubstantiated after no people were located.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Officer Stanwood gave an intoxicated man a ride to his hotel in Bar Harbor.
SOUTHWEST HARBOR AND TREMONT
The following incidents occurred in Southwest Harbor or Tremont last week according to the Southwest Harbor Police Department police log, which is publicly released information.
Monday, October 27, 2025
Officer Bradley Russell responded to an animal problem in Southwest Harbor and was able to resolve the issue.
Officer Russell assisted someone in Tremont with a civil issue.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Officer Rick Graham handled a property damage complaint in Tremont and after he was able identify the suspect vehicle, the driver admitted to turning around in the area of the complainant’s property but did not recall bumping into the building. Evidence was found to indicate that the vehicle did strike the building and the driver agreed to pay for the damages.
The Pemetic School reported some vandalism that had occurred over the weekend. There was not property damage, just a mess to clean up.
Officer Graham responded to a report of approximately 12 people arguing in front of the Pemetic School in Southwest Harbor but could not locate any people in the area upon arrival. Nobody in the area had witnessed any such occurrence.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Sgt. Ryan Blakeney provided an escort for someone in Southwest Harbor.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Sgt. Blakeney performed a school visit at the Pemetic School in Southwest Harbor.
Officer James Kamorski assisted the ambulance service with a medical call in Southwest Harbor.
Sgt. Blakeney assisted the Pemetic School in Southwest Harbor with its Halloween parade.
Sgt. Blakeney received information from someone in Southwest Harbor.
A man in Tremont reported that he had heard what sounded like a bad car crash but Officer Kristen Roulet could not locate any crash.
Friday, October 31, 2025
Officer Russell received a report of a business alarm in Southwest Harbor but the owner called and reported it as a false alarm prior to Officer Russell’s response.
Officer Roulet participated in the Pemetic School’s Halloween decorating contest as a judge.
Officer Russell responded to a report of power lines down in Tremont and contacted the Tremont Volunteer Fire Department.
Officer Roulet participated in the Tremont School’s Halloween parade and festivities.
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Officer Graham was notified of a burglar alarm at a Southwest Harbor business but it was determined to have been accidentally set off by an employee.
Officer Graham handled a driving complaint from a Southwest Harbor resident related to how another Southwest Harbor resident drives.
Officer Graham was requested to perform a well-being check on a Southwest Harbor resident but the requesting party called back and said that they had made contact with the person that they were concerned about and they were all set.
Officer Graham responded to a burglar alarm at a Southwest Harbor business and found the building to be secure.
Officer Graham assisted the ambulance service with a medical call in Southwest Harbor.
After receiving a complaint of furniture in the roadway near Rogue Restaurant in Southwest Harbor, Officer Graham located a large bean bag chair and moved it to the side of the road.
Sunday, November 2, 2025
An officer responded to and resolved a parking issue at a Southwest Harbor business.
The Southwest Harbor Police Department received an alarm at a Southwest Harbor business but before anyone could respond the owner called and stated that it was a false alarm .
An officer responded to an alarm at a Southwest Harbor business and determined that it was a false alarm.
Officer Kamorski responded with the ambulance service to a medical call in Tremont.
CAR/DEER CRASHES
Due to time constraints, we do not write about car/deer crashes or minor vehicle crashes such as parking lot or parked vehicle/moving vehicle collisions. We do realize that many readers are interested in car/deer collisions so we will be listing them by town and roadway here.
BAR HARBOR — (0)
MOUNT DESERT — (1) Indian Point Road
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — (1) Main Street
TREMONT — (1) Tremont Road
STATE POLICE PRESS RELEASES
These are the Maine State Police press releases from the last few days. The Bar Harbor Story will include these each week though most (and sometimes all) do not occur on Mount Desert Island.
Fire Destroys Home in Norway; Cause Ruled Accidental
NORWAY—On Monday, October 27, 2025, at approximately 10:48 p.m., the Norway Fire Department responded to a fully involved residential fire that occurred at 25 Summer Street in Norway. One occupant was home at the time of the fire and was able to get out safely. No injuries were reported.
The fire destroyed the home. Investigators with the Office of State Fire Marshal responded to the scene. Following an investigation, officials determined the fire to be accidental, likely caused by careless disposal of smoking materials.
Maine State Police Investigating Death in Hancock County
TOWNSHIP 41—On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at approximately 3:32 p.m., troopers from the Maine State Police Northern Field Troop responded to the 32000 Road in Township 41 which is located in Northern Hancock County off the Stud Mill Road, for a report of an unattended death.
A male, later identified as 70-year-old David Bridges, of Kennebunk, was found deceased in a bog just off the roadway. Bridges appeared to have been fur trapping in the area. The cause and manner of death will be determined by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta, but the death does not appear to be suspicious. The Maine Warden Service assisted with the investigation.
Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, Biddeford PD Seize Drugs, Cash, and Firearm in Drug Trafficking Arrest
BIDDEFORD—For the past two months, MDEA and Biddeford Police received information from the Biddeford community reporting illicit drug sales from an encampment adjacent to the railroad tracks along James Street. An extensive investigation resulted in the identification of the main drug trafficker, Brandon Gelsomini, 28, of Biddeford.
A judicial search warrant was sought and granted for Gelsomini’s tent at that location. Due to Biddeford High School being in such close proximity, an early morning service of the warrant was requested.
On October 29, 2025, at approximately 7:00 a.m., MDEA agents, Biddeford Police, USDEA, and the York County Sheriff’s Department executed the search warrant on Gelsomini’s encampment tent. Gelsomini was present and was taken into custody on an unrelated arrest warrant.
A search of the tent resulted in the seizure of 120 grams of fentanyl, 21 grams of cocaine hydrochloride (powder), 5 grams of cocaine base (crack), as well as other items indicative of drug trafficking. A loaded shotgun and approximately $7,000 in suspected drug proceeds were located alongside the drugs. The estimated street value of the seized drugs is $14,000.
Gelsomini was subsequently charged with aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs–class A (school zone, firearm) along with violation of bail conditions and is currently at the York County Jail being held without bail pending an appearance in court on October 31, 2025. This investigation will continue, and additional arrests are expected.
Saco Police, Old Orchard Police, Biddeford Fire Department, and Biddeford Code Enforcement also assisted in the service of the search warrant.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The MDEA stands committed to working with all federal, state, county, and local law enforcement partners in order to continue to identify and disrupt drug trafficking organizations who are attempting to distribute illicit drugs like fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine in the State of Maine.
If you or someone you know suffers from substance use disorder, please call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of resources available in your area.
If you have information about this investigation or the illegal sale of drugs in your community, you are urged to contact the Maine Drug Enforcement office closest to you or by texting MDEA to TIP411 (847411) or by calling the MDEA tip-line at 1-800-452-6457.
Fire Marshal’s Office Investigating Arson at Vacant Mill in Sanford
SANFORD—The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office, in collaboration with the Sanford Police Department and Sanford Fire Department, is investigating a fire that occurred Monday morning at the vacant International Woolen Mill in Sanford.
The fire was reported shortly before 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 27, 2025, prompting a large response from local fire and law enforcement agencies. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke and flames from a portion of the long-vacant mill complex and worked for several hours to bring the fire under control. No injuries were reported. The building has been unoccupied for several years and is regularly monitored by local authorities due to safety and trespassing concerns.
Following an on-scene investigation, officials have determined the fire was likely intentionally set. The case is being investigated as an arson. The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office urges anyone with information about the fire to contact the Maine Arson Tip Line at 1-888-870-6162 or the Sanford Police Department at (207) 324-3644. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Maine State Police Trooper Stops Wrong-Way Driver on I-295
BOWDOINHAM—On Friday, October 31, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., members of Troop I were dispatched to a report of a wrong-way driver traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of Interstate 295 near mile marker 37 in Bowdoinham. As troopers responded and attempted to position themselves ahead of the vehicle, additional reports continued to come.
A Troop I trooper was able to position in a crossover and observed the suspect vehicle traveling north in the southbound lanes. The trooper safely entered the roadway where he successfully boxed the offending vehicle in, resulting in the vehicle stopping.
The driver, identified as 26-year-old Rashard Robinson, of Chesapeake, Virginia, was taken into custody without incident. Robinson was transported to the Kennebec County Jail and charged with operating under the influence (OUI) and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.
The Maine State Police would like to thank the numerous motorists who reported the wrong-way driver and the assistance from Gardiner Police Department.
HANCOCK COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
The following are the public releases from the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Each image can be clicked on and expanded.
All photos via Maine Department of Public Safety
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