Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following:

On November 27, Deputy Justin Drake took a report of criminal mischief to a business in the Edgecomb area. The complainant stated that when they were opening their store they could smell the odor of propane. After contacting their fuel supplier and having their tanks inspected, it appeared that someone(s) had tampered with the tanks, which resulted in the fuel leak. Investigation to continue as new leads develop.

On November 28, Deputy Kevin Dennison received a complaint that fuel from a generator and four wheeler had been stolen in the Westport area. The complainant stated that both items were full of gas the week before Thanksgiving and when the four wheeler was attempting to be used, it was found to be low on gas. Upon checking his generator, that too was missing fuel from the tank. Further investigation if leads develop.

Recent arrests

On November 24, Naomi L. Luce, 36, of Whitefield was arrested for Disorderly Conduct, on Hollywood Blvd., Whitefield, by Deputy Brian Collamore, who was assisted by Deputy Kevin Dennison.

On November 24, Jeffrey P. Luce, 34, of Whitefield was arrested on outstanding Knox County warrants for Wildlife Violations, on Route 1, Newcastle, by Deputy Brian Collamore.

On November 29, Samantha A. Deckard, 27, of Jefferson was arrested for Domestic Violence Assault, on Travel Pond Lane, Jefferson, by Deputy Kenneth Hatch.

On December 1, Caroline R. Hyson, 27, of South Bristol was arrested for Operating Under the Influence – 1 prior, on Fort Road, Edgecomb, by Deputy Justin Drake.

Recent Accidents

On November 30, an accident occurred on U.S. Route 1 in Nobleboro involving Evelyn M. Twist, 48, of Wiscasset. Twist was operating her 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser southbound when a large cat entered the roadway from the west. Twist was unable to avoid striking cat, which then ran off. Deputy Matthew Day was the investigating officer.

On December 1, an accident occurred on Route 1 in Newcastle involving Douglas Ludwig, 59, of Newcastle. Ludwig was outside of his 2000 GMC 2500 on the shoulder of the road. He stated that he was out of the vehicle because he was picking up something on the side of the road when he heard a noise and noticed his truck had gone off the road, down the embankment, through a small stream and struck several small trees. Ludwig stated he may have forgotten to put the truck in gear. Reserve Deputy Richard Woodward was the investigating officer.

On December 1, an accident occurred on Back River Road in Boothbay involving Anastasia M. Giles, 36, of Boothbay. Giles was operating her 2000 Subaru Legacy on Back River Road when she slid on some ice and ran off the road. Reserve Deputy Jennifer Sherman was the investigating officer.