Police updates for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police, and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department.
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MOUNT DESERT—On Sunday, November 8, 2026, at approximately 10:15 p.m., someone reported that their vehicle had been stolen from a residence in Mount Desert.
Officer Kaleb Payson received the complaint and after gathering information, the Ellsworth Police Department was contacted to be on the lookout for the vehicle.
An Ellsworth police officer found the vehicle being driven on an Ellsworth roadway and stopped the vehicle.
Following the stop, Thomas Woods, 29, of Mount Desert, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was arrested by the Ellsworth officer and taken to the Hancock County Jail on behalf of the Bar Harbor Mount Desert Police Department.
Woods was charged by the Bar Harbor Mount Desert Police Department for unauthorized use of property and violation of conditions of release.
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 2, 2026
Sgt. Doug Brundrett and Officer Elias Burne conducted traffic control on Eden Street in Bar Harbor while a contractor cleaned the storm water system.
Officer Ted Cake documented some information that someone in Mount Desert wanted on file.
Sgt. Brundrett located the owner of a vehicle that was illegally parked at the intersection of Firefly Lane and Main Street in Bar Harbor and had them move their vehicle.
Officer Liam Harrington received some information in Bar Harbor pertaining to an ongoing investigation.
Someone reported an unattended cat on Park Street in Bar Harbor but when Sgt. Brundrett arrived the owner of the cat was with the cat.
Sgt. Brundrett responded to a report of a loose dog on Holland Avenue in Bar Harbor but when he arrived, the owner had secured the dog.
Officer T. Cake assisted someone in Mount Desert whose motorcycle had stopped working.
Officer Justin Burnett responded to a report of a suspicious person in Bar Harbor and determined that the person was not suspicious.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Officer Nathan Formby received a motor vehicle complaint in Bar Harbor but he was out of position to intercept the vehicle.
Officer Burne performed a property check at a Bar Harbor residence.
Mental Health Liaison Melissa Gleason met with someone in Bar Harbor who was experiencing a mental health crisis.
Officer Harrington performed a requested well-being check in Mount Desert and found the person to be fine.
Officer T. Cake fingerprinted someone in Bar Harbor at the person’s request for employment purposes.
Sgt. Brundrett spoke with someone in Bar Harbor about a civil issue.
Officer Burnett assisted the Orono Police Department with a theft investigation in Mount Desert.
Officer Zack Kline performed a well-being check on a Mount Desert resident and found them to be fine.
After receiving a motor vehicle complaint regarding erratic operation of a vehicle in Bar Harbor, Officer Burnett was unable to locate the vehicle.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Officer Amie Cake responded to a report of a loose dog in Seal Harbor but was unable to locate the dog.
Following a parking complaint on Hancock Street in Bar Harbor, Officer Tim Frost issued the vehicle a 72-hour notice.
Officer Frost responded to a report of a dog in a vehicle at a business on Cottage Street in Bar Harbor but the vehicle was gone when he responded.
Sgt. Chris Dickens took a report of a dog wandering loose on the Crooked Road in Bar Harbor. The dog was reunited with its owner.
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Officers and the Bar Harbor Fire Department responded to a 911 call that a body had washed up onto the beach in Hulls Cove. Upon arrival of first responders, it was learned that the man had been experiencing a medical event and was removed from the water’s edge by two bystanders. The man was transported to the hospital by the Bar Harbor ambulance.
Sgt. Sundberg met with a Bar Harbor resident and discussed protection orders.
Sgt. Sundberg served some protection orders in Bar Harbor.
Officer Frost took a report of suspicious activity in Bar Harbor that had occurred a couple of days prior to the report.
Friday, November 6, 2026
Officer Judson Cake assisted the Bar Harbor Fire Department on a medical call in Bar Harbor.
Following a report of harassment by someone in Mount Desert, Officer T. Cake investigated the complaint and issued someone a verbal warning for harassment.
Officer Burnett handled a report of a dog in distress in Bar Harbor that he determined was unfounded.
Someone wanted to have it on record that they have an issue with a barking dog in Bar Harbor.
Following the report of an intoxicated person in Bar Harbor, Officer Kaleb Payson located the person and got them back to their hotel room for the night.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Officer Troy Stanwood gave someone who was without a vehicle in Bar Harbor a ride home.
Officer Harrington took a report of a tree that was down and blocking the roadway in Mount Desert, but the tree had been moved by the time he arrived.
Following a complaint of trespassing at a Bar Harbor residence and subsequent investigation, Sgt. Brundrett requested that the Southwest Harbor Police Department serve a no trespass warning to a Southwest Harbor resident on his behalf.
Officer Burnett responded to a report of vehicles racing in Mount Desert but was unable to locate the vehicles.
After Officer Burnett responded to a single vehicle motor vehicle crash in Bar Harbor involving some juveniles, two of the juvenile passengers were found to be in possession of alcohol and were summoned for the offense. There were no injuries due to the accident and all of the juveniles were released to their parents.
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Following a crash investigation in Bar Harbor by Officer Formby, Brennon Whitaker, 18, of Gouldsboro, was arrested for operating under the influence, operating without a license, and illegal transportation of liquor by a minor. A juvenile passenger was summoned for “underage drinking.”
Officer Payson assisted someone in Bar Harbor.
Someone in Bar Harbor requested some information regarding a dog bite and Officer T. Cake gave the person the information they requested.
Following the report of gunshots in Bar Harbor, Officer T. Cake located the source of the noise and found that the people involved were safely and legally shooting. Officer T. Cake advised the complainant of his findings.
A motorist called the Bar Harbor Police Department and told them that his vehicle had broken down on Main Street in Bar Harbor and that he was able to get it out of the travel lane and would get it towed in the morning.
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 2, 2026
Someone in Southwest Harbor asked Chief John Hall to look at a letter that they thought was suspicious. Chief Hall found nothing concerning in the letter.
Officer Bradley Russell spoke with someone in Southwest Harbor about an ongoing situation and the person told Officer Russell that they would get back to him with more information.
Someone reported a loose chicken in Southwest Harbor that they had found. Officer Russell responded, photographed the chicken, and posted its picture on Facebook in an attempt to locate the owner. At the time, all of the chickens in the area were accounted for.
As of November 9, Sgt. Rick Graham said, “The poor fowl has not been claimed. It will become property of the person boarding it.”
If you recognize this chicken or know who it belongs to, please contact dispatch at 207-244-7911.
Officer Russell received a report that someone had found a $100 bill on the side of the road in Southwest Harbor. Officer Russell determined that the currency was not real because it read “Motion Picture Purposes Only” and said that it was a copy on both sides of the bill.
Officer Russell took a report of an ongoing civil issue in Southwest Harbor and spoke with the complainant.
Officer Russell spoke with someone from Tremont about fraud activity.
Following a report of a suspicious person walking alongside the road in Southwest Harbor, Officer Russell responded but was unable to locate anything out of the ordinary.
At the request of another agency, Officer Russell served paperwork to someone in Southwest Harbor.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Officer Russell is investigating a report of trespassing in Southwest Harbor.
Officer Abigail Armistead performed a check of the polling station in Southwest Harbor on Election Day.
Officer Armistead investigated a report of a possible protection order violation in Southwest Harbor.
Officer Armistead assisted with transporting ballots from the polling station to the Southwest Harbor Town Office.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
After receiving a report of gunshots near Bernard Corner in Tremont, Officer Armistead located a hunter who had legally harvested a deer.
Officer Kollin McLean opened a fraud investigation for a Southwest Harbor resident.
Officer McLean responded to a report of a motorist with a broken-down vehicle in Southwest Harbor. The motorist was able to drive the vehicle home.
After someone reported a lack of traffic flaggers at a construction site on Clark Point Road in Southwest Harbor, Officer Eli Brown responded, spoke with a foreman, and flaggers were positioned.
Officer McLean responded to a reported runaway dog in Southwest Harbor. When he arrived, the dog was caught and returned to its owner.
Officer Brown took a report of a dog that had been struck and killed by a vehicle on Seawall Road in Southwest Harbor. When Officer Brown arrived, the vehicle was gone but he was able to locate the dog’s owner.
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Officer Russell performed a well-being check in Tremont and found the person to be all set.
Friday, November 6, 2026
Officer Russell provided a traffic escort for a large boat that was being transported through Southwest Harbor.
A repossession company advised Sgt. Rick Graham that it had repossessed a vehicle from Southwest Harbor.
Sgt. Graham attempted to locate someone in Tremont with an active arrest warrant but could not find them.
Following a report of a trailer that was partially blocking the roadway on Kelleytown Road in Tremont, Sgt. Graham found the owner and learned that the trailer was disabled and would be repaired the following day. The owner took steps to clearly mark the trailer for safety.
A Tremont resident reported the theft of a metal driveway gate from the end of their driveway that had occurred sometime within the last three weeks to Sgt. Graham.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Officer Armistead responded to a reported injured deer in Tremont, located the deer, and chose not to dispatch it because it was still mobile.
A Tremont resident reported that their cat was missing.
Officer Armistead performed a well-being check on a Tremont resident and found them to be safe and in good health.
Officer Armistead assisted someone in Southwest Harbor with recovering a missing cell phone.
Following a report of flooding on a Southwest Harbor roadway, the Southwest Harbor Fire Department and Maine DOT responded to handle the situation.
Officer Armistead assisted the Bar Harbor Police Department with serving paperwork in Southwest Harbor.
Following a motor vehicle complaint at Hansen’s Outpost in Tremont, Officer Armistead arrested Andrew Beiter, no age given, of Southwest Harbor, for operating under the influence.
Sgt. Graham performed a well-being check on a Southwest Harbor couple and found them to be safe and healthy but out of town for the evening.
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Officer McLean located a dog walking in the road in Tremont and returned the dog to its owner.
Officer McLean performed a well-being check on a Southwest Harbor resident.
Officer McLean responded to an animal problem in Tremont involving a deer but could not locate the deer.
Officer McLean assisted the ambulance service with a medical call in Southwest Harbor.
Officer McLean assisted the ambulance service with a medical call in Southwest Harbor.
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 3
MOUNT DESERT — None reported.
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — (1) Main Street
TREMONT — (1) Location unreported
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 Marshal’s Office Investigating Two Fires at Auburn Building
AUBURN—The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office, along with the Auburn Police and Fire Departments, is investigating two separate fires at an abandoned building at 539 Lewiston Junction Road in Auburn.
The first fire was reported on Monday, November 2, at approximately 9:30 p.m. After an investigation, investigators determined the fire was intentionally set.
A second fire was reported early Thursday morning, November 4, at approximately 1:16 a.m. Investigators also determined this fire was intentionally set.
Fire investigators are continuing to work with the Auburn Police and Fire Departments to investigate both incidents.
Anyone with information about either fire is asked to contact:
- Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office: 207-624-7076
- Auburn Police Department: 207-333-6650
- Maine Arson Tip Line: 1-888-870-6162
You can also provide information anonymously through the Arson Tip Line.
Anyone with information is encouraged to come forward.
MDEA Arrests Greene Man for Aggravated Drug Trafficking
GREENE—For the past several months MDEA Agents have been conducting an investigation at 32 Hills Ridge Road, in Greene Maine, the residence of 40-year-old Arthur Hall. This investigation included surveillance, and undercover purchases of drugs from the residence, and surrounding towns.
On Saturday November 7, 2026, MDEA Agents learned that Hall was on his way to Maine from out of state with a supply of drugs for resale in the central Maine area. Agents and the Maine State Police Tactical team stopped Hall on Rte. 9 in Sabattus, after the car he was in exited interstate 95. Hall was placed under arrest and his vehicle was searched. Agents seized cocaine base and fentanyl from the car.
Agents subsequently applied for and executed a search warrant at Hall’s residence in Greene Maine, with the assistance of the Androscoggin County Sheriffs Office and Federal DEA. Agents located more fentanyl, cocaine base, and 2 handguns at the residence. The total amount of drugs seized was 70 grams of cocaine base and 50 grams of fentanyl.
The estimated street value of all the drugs seized is $12,000.
Hall was charged with aggravated trafficking schedule “W” drugs and his bail was set at $20,000 cash.
Hall is currently held at the Androscoggin County Correctional Facility awaiting his initial appearance in court.
The investigation continues and additional arrests are expected.
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.
Van Buren Fire Victim Flown to Maine Medical Center
VAN BUREN—The Maine Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that occurred late Sunday afternoon, November 8, 2026, at 128 Roosevelt Avenue in Van Buren, involving a 16-unit residential apartment building.
Firefighters responding to the scene encountered a fire in one of the apartment units. The building’s automatic sprinkler system activated and contained the fire to a single unit, preventing it from spreading to other areas of the building.
During the incident, 73-year-old Cynthia Loux was found inside the fire-damaged apartment. She was transported to a local hospital and then transferred by LifeFlight to Maine Medical Center in Portland for further treatment.
Loux sustained serious injuries, including burns covering about 40 percent of her body and smoke inhalation.
Investigators from the Maine Office of State Fire Marshal are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fire and were scheduled to return to the scene yesterday, Monday, November 9, for a more detailed examination to determine the origin and cause.
The State Fire marshal’s determined that the fire originated in her unit’s kitchen, on the stovetop. The fire is being classified as accidental.
The Maine Office of State Fire Marshal emphasizes the importance of automatic fire sprinkler systems in residential buildings. In this incident, the sprinkler system helped contain the fire to a single apartment and prevented it from spreading throughout the building.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
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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