The Knox County Sheriff’s office received 259 calls for service from June 28-July 4. Those calls that are not listed below include issues with all terrain vehicles, alarms, 911 hang-ups, nuisance, erratic vehicles and suspicious complaints. An arrest or summons does not constitute a finding of guilt. An individual charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at criminal proceedings. 

June 28 

Deputies Pat Polky and Justin Hills responded to a report of suspicious activity in Warren. Following this response, John Ruiz, 22, of Waldoboro, was arrested on charges of motor vehicle burglary and criminal mischief. 

Deputy Paul Spear arrested Broderick Paton, 21, of Waldoboro, on a charge of violating conditions of release. Subject was transported to the Knox County Jail without incident. 

Deputy Arthur Smith conducted a radar detail in Friendship. No violations were noted. 

Deputy Jeremy Joslyn responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Owls Head involving a single vehicle. Reportable damage sustained. 

Polky arrested Brooke Hall, 28, of Hope, on a charge of operating under the influence and drugs. 

June 29 

Smith responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Hope involving a single vehicle striking a deer. Reportable damage sustained. 

Smith responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Warren involving two vehicles. Reportable damage sustained. 

Deputy Jack began an investigation of harassment in Union. The suspect was located and issued warnings for harassment and trespassing. 

Deputy Robert Potter conducted a radar detail on Vinalhaven. No violations were noted. 

Hills began an investigation of harassment in Cushing. The suspect will be issued a warning for same once located. 

Hills began an investigation of harassment in Warren. The suspect was located and issued a warning for same. 

June 30 

Smith began an investigation of trespassing in Warren. Suspect will be issued a warning for same once located. 

Polky arrested Nikole Linker, 26, of Hope, on outstanding arrest warrants. Subject was transported to the Knox County Jail without incident. 

July 1 

Hills responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in Appleton involving a single vehicle striking a deer. Non-reportable damage sustained. 

Potter conducted a radar detail on Vinalhaven. No violations were noted. 

July 2 

Jack began an investigation on a missing adult male from Warren. The male was later located at Miles Memorial Hospital. 

Det. Don Murray began an investigation of assault in Hope. Following this investigation, David Bresnahan, 22, of Hope, was arrested on a charge of domestic violence assault.   

Pinkham and Jack responded to a report of a domestic in Hope.This was deemed a verbal argument only. 

Spear responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in South Thomaston involving two vehicles. This was deemed non-reportable, as it happened on private property. 

Joslyn arrested Jossilyn Robbins, 30, of Rockland, on charges of a probation violation and unlawful possession of scheduled drugs. Subject was transported to the Knox County Jail without incident. 

Following a traffic stop in South Thomaston, Joslyn issued a summons for expired license. 

Sgt. Elwell arrested Kimberly Mathieson, 42, of Tenants Harbor, on an outstanding arrest warrant. Subject was escorted to the Knox County Jail without incident. 

Spear and Elwell responded to a report of trespassing in Warren. The suspects were located and issued summonses for same. 

July 3 

Sgt. Palmer issued a summons to a resident of Warren for animal cruelty and failure to provide medical attention to animal. 

Spear responded to a report of an erratic vehicle in South Thomaston. The vehicle was later located in Camden and the operator was arrested for operating under the influence and operating after suspension. 

Following a traffic stop in Friendship, Spear issued a summons for attaching false plates. 

Polky and Elwell responded to a report of a domestic in Appleton. Following this response, Ryan Flannery, 30, of Appleton, was arrested on two charges of domestic violence assault. Subject was transported to the Knox County Jail without incident. 

Joslyn began an investigation of burglary in Appleton. This is still an active investigation. 

Jack and Polky conducted a countywide OUI detail. No arrests were made. 

July 4 

Spear conducted a countywide OUI detail. No arrests were made. 

Sarah Shepherd can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com