Police Reports for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department.
Nov 18, 2025
BAR HARBOR—On Saturday, November 15, the Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Police Department held a “fill a cruiser” food drive event at the Bar Harbor Hannaford. The event, held in collaboration with Hannaford, was organized by the department’s Mental Health Liaison Melissa Gleason.
Fill a cruiser they did! Gleason and Officer Kevin Edgecomb were at Hannaford for six hours, from 9 a.m., until 3 p.m., and filled one of the department’s pickups, twice. In addition, Hannaford was able to collect over $1,000 in cash donations.
The food and the money were given to the food pantry that afternoon.
“This food drive was a great example of how a community can come together. We appreciate the police department, Hannaford, and everyone who stopped by to offer support. Officer Edgecomb and Melissa Gleason spent their Saturday collecting resources that the Bar Harbor Food Pantry can distribute during a critical time for our patrons. It was truly heartwarming to see and connect with so many generous people,” said Bar Harbor Food Pantry Board of Directors Chair Jena Young.
Young continued, “This has been a big year for BHFP. We moved to a new and more efficient building while also seeing the highest patron visitation in the organization’s history. The pantry staff and volunteers show up every day with dedication. None of our work is possible without them.”
If you would like to help the food pantry or help at the food pantry, Young said that “there are three clear ways to give and get involved at BHFP: volunteer time, donate money, and donate food. This drive is a great example of how all three of those came together to change lives and feed our neighbors.”
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.
Monday, November 10, 2025
Bar Harbor Mental Health Liaison Melissa Gleason attempted to connect a transient person in Bar Harbor with resources.
A woman in Bar Harbor spoke with Officer Caleb Mora to see if her ex-husband had violated the protection order that she has against him. Officer Mora determined that no violation had occurred.
The Mount Desert Police Department received a report of an injured deer roaming in the Town of Mount Desert. The complaint was forwarded to the Maine Warden Service.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Officer Judson Cake responded to a verbal domestic in Mount Desert and both people were separated for the night.
After receiving a complaint at approximately 6:24 a.m. regarding construction at the Connors Emerson School in Bar Harbor, Officer Nathan Formby responded and warned the violator for violating the town’s quiet hours ordinance.
Officer Amie Torrey spoke with a woman in Mount Desert about some issues the woman was having in her life.
Officer Troy Stanwood performed a well-being check on a Good Morning Program participant in Mount Desert who had not answered their phone and he found them to be okay.
Officer Stanwood assisted Acadia National Park rangers on a traffic stop in Mount Desert.
Officer Stanwood assisted the Maine Warden Service with a deceased deer in Mount Desert.
Officer Torrey received a report from a Seal Harbor resident of a possible scam .
Someone reported an open car door on a parked vehicle on Cottage Street in Bar Harbor. Officer J. Cake responded, closed the door and secured the vehicle, and attempted to contact the vehicle’s owner.
Following a traffic stop in Bar Harbor, Officer Formby arrested Audrey Ward, 24, of Lamoine, for operating under the influence. Ward was transported to the Hancock County jail.
Someone reported a verbal domestic in downtown Bar Harbor. Officer Lukas Keene responded and determined that there were no issues.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Officer Ted Cake assisted the Bar Harbor Fire Department on a medical call in Bar Harbor.
Officer T. Cake fingerprinted someone in Bar Harbor.
Officer Liam Harrington performed a requested well-being check on someone in Northeast Harbor and determined that they were fine.
The Bar Harbor dispatch received a crash notification from a phone. While Officer T. Cake was patrolling the area of the notification on Route 3 in Bar Harbor, he located a phone which was returned to the owner.
Sgt. Jerrod Hardy performed a requested well-being check on someone in Bar Harbor and after contacting the person to be checked on, they were transported to the hospital by the Bar Harbor ambulance.
Officer T. Cake arrested Ashley Risinger, 41, of Eastbrook, in Bar Harbor, on an active arrest warrant. Risinger was transported to the Hancock County Jail.
Officer Justin Burnett gave a Bar Harbor resident a ride to the hospital.
Officer J. Cake responded to a report of an injured deer in Mount Desert, dispatched the deer, and the deer was given to someone on the deer call list.
Officer Burnett gave a Bar Harbor resident a ride home from the hospital.
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Officer Harrington is investigating a report of a vehicle passing a stopped school bus in Bar Harbor.
Mental Health Liaison Gleason met with an elderly Bar Harbor resident who was recently discharged from the hospital.
Officer Burnett assisted a Bar Harbor resident with a civil matter.
Officer Burnett assisted an Acadia National Park ranger with an accident that occurred in the park.
Friday, November 14, 2025
Officer Stanwood provided emergency lights at the Connors Emerson school crossing in Bar Harbor for an early release day.
Officer Torrey took a call from a woman in Mount Desert saying that her husband had not returned home from a medical procedure. The caller called back saying that her husband had returned home and they were all set.
Officers performed a keep the peace in Bar Harbor during a civil process.
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Southwest Harbor parents reported a runaway child who was later located in Somesville by one of the parents and returned home safely.
A Bar Harbor resident reported to the police department that a package had not arrived at her residence.
Officer Stanwood responded to a loose dog complaint in Seal Harbor, located and captured the dog, and returned it to its owner.
Officer Stanwood assisted a motorist with a broken-down vehicle on Eagle Lake Road in Bar Harbor.
Officer Torrey responded to an anonymous barking dog complaint in Bar Harbor and responded to the area. Officer Torrey did not hear any dogs barking.
Sgt. Chris Dickens and Officer J. Cake assisted a motorist whose vehicle had run out of gas on the Indian Point Road in Mount Desert.
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Officer Mora took a delayed report of a stolen bicycle in Bar Harbor. The reporting party did not want it investigated, only documented in case the bike turned up.
Officers Stanwood and Virginia Helton performed a requested well-being check in Bar Harbor and located a deceased male. The death was determined to have been natural and due to a medical event.
Monday, November 17, 2025
Following a traffic stop on Main Street in Bar Harbor, Sgt. Doug Brundrett summoned Justenah Page, 31, of Bar Harbor, for operating after suspension.
A man from Windham, Maine, reported a trespassing issue at his summer property in Bar Harbor.
Sgt. Brundrett took a report of a non-resident using power at a town power supply on the town pier in Bar Harbor. The person was leaving just as Sgt. Brundrett was arriving and no further action was taken.
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, November 10, 2025
Officer James Kamorski performed a requested well-being check on someone in Southwest Harbor and found the person to be okay.
A Southwest Harbor resident reported a suspicious phone call to Officer Kamorski and he was able to resolve the situation.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Officer Rick Graham responded to a business alarm at a Southwest Harbor business and upon arrival, determined that it was set off by an employee error.
A Tremont resident reported a suspicious man knocking on their door. Officer Graham responded and determined that the man was a relative of the complainant who was not recognized by the complainant.
Officer Graham served a Southwest Harbor resident with a cease harassment notice.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
A Southwest Harbor resident called the Southwest Harbor Police Department and told Sgt. Ryan Blakeney that they had heard some coyotes and then heard a gunshot and were inquiring into whether or not this is okay. Coyote hunting is allowed on MDI. In Maine there is no closed coyote season during daylight hours. Nighttime hunting is allowed December 16, 2025, until August 16, 2026.
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Officer Kamorski responded to a motor vehicle complaint in Southwest Harbor, located the suspect vehicle, and issued the driver a warning.
Friday, November 14, 2025
Officer Bradley Russell performed a citizen assist for a Southwest Harbor resident.
Officer Russell responded to a medical call in Southwest Harbor with the ambulance service. The patient was deceased.
Officer Russell is investigating a vandalism complaint received from a Southwest Harbor resident.
After receiving a report of a loose dog running in the roadway in Tremont, Officer Russell responded but was unable to locate the dog.
Officer Russell is investigating a theft complaint received from someone in Tremont.
Officer Russell received a report of fraud from someone in Southwest Harbor.
Officer Russell received a report of a missing person in Southwest Harbor. The person was later located and returned home.
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Officer Graham responded to a report of a verbal altercation between a parent and an adult child in Tremont. The situation was calmed, the people apologized to each other, and there were no further issues.
A Tremont resident reported that two stray dogs had come onto their property and attacked their chickens that were in a pen. One chicken was killed. The dogs were located and arrangements for restitution were made. The owner of the dogs was warned for dog at large by Officer Graham.
Someone reported hearing yells for help as they were driving on the Seawall Road in Southwest Harbor. Officer Graham investigated and determined that it was children playing outside.
A visitor to Southwest Harbor went into the police station looking for assistance in finding lodging for the night. Lodging at a local establishment was found for the person.
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Officer Kamorski performed a requested well-being check on someone in Southwest Harbor and found the person to be okay.
Officer Kamorski responded to a report of an injured deer in Southwest Harbor but was unable to locate the deer.
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 — (1) Route 102
MOUNT DESERT — None reported.
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — (1) Seal Cove Road
TREMONT — (4) Tremont Road (x3) and Harbor Drive
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.
Maine State Police Provides Update on Human Remains Found in Blaine
BLAINE—The Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta has confirmed that the human remains discovered in Blaine on October 30, 2025, have been identified as those of 36-year-old Tomis Hoyt of the Presque Isle area. The cause and manner of death are still pending further investigation.
The investigation remains active, and no additional information will be released at this time.
New York Man Injured After Climbing Onto Roof of Moving Bus on Maine Turnpike
KITTERY—On Friday, November 14, 2025, at approximately 11:17 a.m., the Maine State Police received a report of a man who had fallen from the roof of a moving bus near mile marker two southbound on the Maine Turnpike in Kittery. Troopers responded and located several civilians, both motorists and passengers from the bus, providing aid to the injured man.
The man, identified as 35-year-old Derrick McDuffy, of New York, had suffered serious injuries. Kittery Fire/EMS transported McDuffy to Portsmouth Regional Hospital with injuries believed to be serious but not life-threatening.
Witnesses reported that McDuffy stated he was feeling overheated and opened the bus’s emergency roof access hatch before climbing onto the roof while the bus was in motion. Upon realizing what was happening the driver began slowing the bus and attempting to pull over when McDuffy fell from the roof to the roadway, landing on the shoulder of the turnpike.
The bus involved was operated by Concord Coach Lines. A replacement bus arrived to pick up passengers. Traffic in the area slowed briefly but was not significantly impacted. Kittery Police and Kittery Fire/EMS assisted on scene. The investigation remains ongoing.
Maine State Police Investigating Homicide in Corinth Make Arrest
CORINTH—In the early morning hours of Sunday, September 21, 2025, Maine State Police Troopers from the Northern Field Troop responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots in the area of 272 Main Street in Corinth. When troopers arrived, they located a wounded adult male, 32-year-old Michael McGregor, of Skowhegan, outside of the residence. Troopers provided life-saving measures, and McGregor was transported by LifeFlight to a local hospital where he received medical treatment for gunshot wounds.
Troopers made entry into a nearby apartment where they discovered a deceased male. Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit North and members of the Evidence Response Team were called to the scene to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.
The deceased was transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta where on Monday, September 22, 2025, an autopsy was conducted. The deceased was identified as 46-year-old Scott Roberts of Glenburn. The cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound, and the manner of death was ruled a homicide.
After an extensive, several weeklong, multi-agency investigation into the incident an arrest warrant was issued for 27-year-old Jawon Owens, of East Hartford, Connecticut, for the crimes of murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated assault with a firearm.
On Thursday, November 13, 2025, Owens was arrested by members of the Hartford Police Department without incident. Owens is currently being held at the Hartford Correctional Facility pending extradition back to the State of Maine for an initial appearance at the Bangor Judicial Center.
At this time, there is no ongoing risk to the public, but the investigation remains active. Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact the Maine State Police – Major Crimes Unit North at (207) 973-3700, extension 9, and request to speak with Detective Jake Ferland. Information related to this case may also be submitted to the Major Crimes Unit North via an online tip portal. https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/about/report-crime/major-crimes-unit-north
Burglary in Fairfield Leads to Pursuit and Arrest
FAIRFIELD—On Thursday, November 13, 2025, at approximately 9:21 p.m., the Maine State Police, Fairfield Police Department, and Waterville Police Department responded to a report of a burglary in progress at a residence on Dyer Court in Fairfield. It was reported that an armed male, who appeared to be under the influence of drugs, had forced entry into the residence, was acting erratically, and was damaging property.
A trooper arrived first and observed a male fleeing the residence and getting into a black Ford sedan. The suspect did not comply with the trooper’s commands and began yelling out the window as he backed up the street and fled from Dyer Court. A trooper caught up to the vehicle, but the operator failed to stop. A motor vehicle pursuit ensued through Waterville, ending when the suspect’s vehicle struck a guardrail on Water Street.
The vehicle came to a stop, and the operator fled on foot. A short time later, the suspect was taken into custody without incident. There were no injuries reported. The suspect was identified as 27-year-old Joel Williams, of Vassalboro.
Williams was arrested and transported to the Somerset County Jail where he was charged with the following crimes: burglary, criminal mischief, terrorizing, eluding an officer, driving to endanger, OUI drugs, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident, criminal speed, reckless conduct, refusing to submit to arrest or detention, and violating conditions of release.
Fire Marshal’s Office Investigating Fatal Fire in Washington County
MEDDYBEMPS—On Sunday, November 16, 2025, at approximately 5:58 p.m., the State Fire Marshal’s Office was requested to respond to a house fire at 624 Main Street in Meddybemps. The local fire chief reported that there was a strong possibility the homeowner was still inside. When firefighters arrived, they found the home fully engulfed, and the fire had also spread to a vehicle in the driveway.
More than a half-dozen fire departments responded, fighting the fire in heavy snow conditions. A team of four State Fire Marshal Investigators arrived on scene and located the remains of an adult inside the home at approximately 8:51 p.m.
The victim was removed and transported to a local funeral home, where a representative from the Office of Chief Medical Examiner will work to determine the cause of death and confirm the victim’s identity. State Fire Investigators have returned to the scene to continue their examination and determine the cause of the fire.
Maine State Police Investigating Fatal Crash in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD—On November 17, 2025, at approximately 5:55 a.m., the Maine State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on I-95 northbound near mile marker 143 in Pittsfield.
Troopers arrived to find a 2012 Subaru Impreza that had gone into the median and become lodged in the trees. The driver, 56-year-old Rae Hartford, of Scarborough, was pronounced deceased at the scene and had to be extricated from the vehicle.
Preliminary investigation indicates speed and intoxication were likely contributing factors. Lane one was shut down for approximately two hours. The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Trooper Klayton Peckham at (207) 973-3700, Ext. 9.
Assisting on scene was Pittsfield Rescue and Blanchard’s Towing.
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.
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