Narcan Continues To Save Lives in Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor Police Log SHAUN FARRAR BAR HARBOR—On April 28, at approximately 7:30 p.m., police officers responded to a local business to assist the fire department with a reported drug overdose. According to the police department, NARCAN was administered and the person was transported to the hospital. On the same evening, at approximately 11:00 p.m., police officers responded to a local business to assist the … Continue reading Narcan Continues To Save Lives in Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor Police Log

Man arrested for alleged gross sexual assault Shaun Farrar BAR HARBOR—Officer Jerrod Hardy arrested David C. Gordon, 49, of Bar Harbor, on March 21 for alleged gross sexual assault. Gordon was transported to the Hancock County Jail. He was bailed on 03/27 for $10,000 cash bail. Captain David Kerns of the Bar Harbor Police Department said that it was still an open and active investigation. … Continue reading Bar Harbor Police Log

Fireworks and Pedestrian Accidents

Bar Harbor Police Log Shaun Farrar BAR HARBOR— Car vs. pedestrian accidents and driving offenses lead the way this week. The following incidents occurred in Bar Harbor last week according to the Bar Harbor police log, which is publicly released information. Monday, March 13, 2023 Officer Troy Stanwood responded to a report of a distracted driver who was in Mount Desert, but he was unable … Continue reading Fireworks and Pedestrian Accidents

Bar Harbor Police Log

Trespassers, Downed Lines, and Accidents Shaun Farrar BAR HARBOR— The following incidents occurred in Bar Harbor last week according to the Bar Harbor police log, which is publicly released information. On Wednesday, Gary A. Miller (no age given), of Bar Harbor was operating a 2022 Freightliner tractor trailer carrying an oversized load southbound on Route 102. Part of the equipment that was overhanging the trailer struck a … Continue reading Bar Harbor Police Log

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS COME TO THE RESCUE FOR POLICE

Fire Chief Retracts Request for Additional Fire Fighters to Cover Town Hill Carrie Jones BAR HARBOR—The police department will now have a mental health liaison thanks to the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds. The $1.9 trillion package was enacted of March 2021 with the intent of combatting the impacts of COVID-19. Bar Harbor received some of that aid.  On Tuesday, the Bar Harbor Town Council … Continue reading AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS COME TO THE RESCUE FOR POLICE

Bar Harbor Shooter To Spend Two Years In Prison

February 7 Police Log Carrie Jones and  Shaun Farrar BAR HARBOR—According to a report in the Ellsworth American by Jennifer Osborn, Spencer Stone, 22, of Mariaville will spend two years in prison after a plea deal. Police report that Stone had shot a .45-caliber handgun multiple times at a sports utility vehicle in a Bar Harbor neighborhood just before 10 p.m. on November 12, 2021. In the car was an … Continue reading Bar Harbor Shooter To Spend Two Years In Prison

Mental Health Crises And Bar Harbor Police

Chief asks for mental health liaison during budget presentation BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Police Department hopes to add a mental health liaison to its lineup of staff, Police Chief Jim Willis told the Town Council and Warrant Committee during budget sessions, Tuesday night. Willis presented the department’s budget with Captain David Kerns, Special Services Lieutenant Chris Wharff, (harbormaster, cruise ship, parking). “The mental health crisis … Continue reading Mental Health Crises And Bar Harbor Police