Local police reports and crime in Mount Desert Island

Boo-ze, Bucks, and Birds: A Busy Halloween Weekend for Local Officers

Police Reports for Bar Harbor, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, State Police and Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Shaun Farrar Nov 04, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Maine Seacoast Mission. 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 … Continue reading Boo-ze, Bucks, and Birds: A Busy Halloween Weekend for Local Officers

Local police reports and crime in Mount Desert Island

Clothes Call at Long Pond Was Just a Damp Misunderstanding

All local (except Bar Harbor and Mount Desert) and not-quite-so-local law enforcement press releases All local (except Bar Harbor and Mount Desert) and not-quite-so-local law enforcement press releases Shaun Farrar Aug 05, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Music Festival. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—According to the Southwest Harbor Police Department’s weekly press release, on August 2, 2025, the police department received a … Continue reading Clothes Call at Long Pond Was Just a Damp Misunderstanding

Local police reports and crime in Mount Desert Island

Police Officer and Bystander Pull 77-Year-Old Man From Water at Seal Harbor Dock

Update on last week’s Otter Creek chase and all local and not-quite-so-local law enforcement press releases Shaun Farrar Jul 29, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Music Festival. BAR HARBOR—After receiving a call regarding a man who had fallen off the dock in Seal Harbor, Officer Caleb Mora arrived in approximately one minute and with the assistance of another person … Continue reading Police Officer and Bystander Pull 77-Year-Old Man From Water at Seal Harbor Dock

Local police reports and crime in Mount Desert Island

Police Beat: Climber Who Fell From Champlain Mountain’s South Wall June 23 Recovering

All local and not-quite-so-local law enforcement press releases Shaun Farrar Jul 01, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Bar Harbor Music Festival. BAR HARBOR—A young chef from Portland, Maine is still recovering from his fall in Acadia, June 23, when his rescue was facilitated by a company called SASTAC, which was conducting a clinic about patient packaging and evacuation from exactly this … Continue reading Police Beat: Climber Who Fell From Champlain Mountain’s South Wall June 23 Recovering

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Southwest Harbor Officers Rescue a Dozen Ducklings From Storm Drain

Shaun Farrar May 20, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen. SOUTHWEST HARBOR—According to the Southwest Harbor weekly press release, Sgt. Ryan Blakeney and Officer James Kamorski received a report of 12 “distressed” ducklings that had fallen into a storm drain on Main Street in Southwest Harbor. Upon arrival, the officers found that the drain’s cover had already … Continue reading Southwest Harbor Officers Rescue a Dozen Ducklings From Storm Drain

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Two Juveniles From Southwest Harbor Break Into Mount Desert Residence

Police logs Shaun Farrar Apr 29, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. MOUNT DESERT—According to the Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Police Department’s weekly press release, on April 22, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Officer Caleb Mora responded to a complaint of a residential burglary in Mount Desert that had occurred the day prior. Through investigation, … Continue reading Two Juveniles From Southwest Harbor Break Into Mount Desert Residence

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Southwest Harbor Police Cruiser Has Minor Damage After Run In With Tree

Last week’s police reports for MDI & Hancock County Sheriff’s Department & State Police press releases Shaun Farrar Apr 22, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Window Panes Home and Garden. TREMONT—According to the weekly Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Police Department press release, on Friday, April 18, Officer Shelby O’Neil performed a crash investigation for the Southwest Harbor Police Department. Southwest … Continue reading Southwest Harbor Police Cruiser Has Minor Damage After Run In With Tree

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Woman Rescued After Icy Fall in Acadia National Park

Pair of Men Summoned for Allegedly Driving 102 MPH in Trenton Shaun Farrar Mar 11, 2025 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund. Woman Falls 25 Feet After Icy Slip ACADIA NATIONAL PARK—According to Acadia National Park Public Affairs Officer Amanda Pollock, around 4 p.m. on March 10, 2025, 27 people amassed to rescue a 55-year-old woman who had … Continue reading Woman Rescued After Icy Fall in Acadia National Park

Mount Desert Man Arrested Again, Six Days After Last Week's Arrest

Liquor Possession Causes Problems for a Lot of Minors in Bar Harbor

Police logs Shaun Farrar Feb 11, 2025 Share The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Elise N. Frank. BAR HARBOR—According to the Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Police Department press releases, it would appear as though minors from two different counties came to Bar Harbor to drink and were caught by officers. On February 4, following a traffic stop by Sgt. … Continue reading Liquor Possession Causes Problems for a Lot of Minors in Bar Harbor

Mount Desert Man Arrested for Burglary and Criminal Mischief

Bar Harbor Firefighter Honored in Ellsworth For Helping to Save Bub Anderson’s Life

Doggy Joy Ride Draws Concern SHAUN FARRAR JUL 16, 2024 Share HANCOCK COUNTY—A Bar Harbor firefighter was one of seven people honored by the Ellsworth City Council award. Brandon Eugley received the Civilian Life Saving Award for outstanding performance and the saving of a human life on May 20, 2024. That life was Richard “Bub” Anderson’s. He’d been involved in an accident on Kingsland Crossing in Ellsworth. … Continue reading Bar Harbor Firefighter Honored in Ellsworth For Helping to Save Bub Anderson’s Life