Local Man Charged with Arson of Two Mount Desert Residences

Police Logs

Apr 23, 2024

MOUNT DESERT—The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office and multiple police and fire agencies responded to alleged arsons Monday at two Stanley Mountain Road homes in Mount Desert. The severely damaged home was located approximately .5 miles down the narrow road. The road’s features and the incident led to multiple vehicles staging at the Route 198 end of the dead end road. Another home on the road, was also involved, but was relatively undamaged.

Police took Glenn P. Stanley, 58, of Mount Desert Island, into custody and to Hancock County Jail, after finding him at a location on the road, Monday afternoon after a brief search. Police also located his vehicle on that same road.

Though firefighters contained the blaze after approximately 2.5 hours, investigators stayed on scene until evening.

The initial dispatches for the call, shortly after 2 p.m., said that a woman saw through a home security camera that there was a man on the front porch of one of her residences on Stanley Mountain Road. He allegedly had a gas tank and a lighter. According to the scanner, the home owner could see the flame of the lighter, but the flame did not catch. This was not the same residence that burned extensively. Our original story is here.

According to Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson, Shannon Moss, Stanley has been charged with arson for both homes.

All photos: Shaun Farrar/Bar Harbor Story

POLICE LOGS

BAR HARBOR AND MOUNT DESERT

BAR HARBOR AND MOUNT DESERT––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 are publicly released information.

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Officer Caleb Mora served a Bar Harbor man paperwork on behalf of another agency.

After receiving a motor vehicle complaint from another agency regarding a vehicle that was heading toward Bar Harbor, Sgt. Jerrod Hardy attempted to locate the vehicle but could not.

After receiving a motor vehicle complaint regarding a motorcycle that was heading toward Bar Harbor from Trenton, Sgt. Hardy located the motorcycle in Bar Harbor but did not see anything wrong with the operation of the motorcycle.

Sgt. Hardy assisted a motorist on Ell’s Pier in Bar Harbor. Their vehicle had a dead battery and helped get the vehicle started.

Sgt. Hardy responded to a report of gunshots in Bar Harbor and located someone who was legally target shooting.

An officer spoke with a woman in Mount Desert regarding a noise complaint but determined that there were no violations occurring.

Officer Amie Torrey attempted to locate a possibly intoxicated driver in Bar Harbor. No further information or disposition was given.

Mackenzie Waters, 21, of Levant, Maine, was driving a 2018 Honda Civic on Route 102 in Bar Harbor when a deer entered the roadway and was allegedly struck by the Civic. There was no reported personal injury and the vehicle suffered non-reportable damage.

Monday, April 15, 2024

Mental Health Liaison Melissa Tozier spoke with someone in Bar Harbor who had mental health concerns.

Officer Ted Cake responded to a loose dog complaint in Mount Desert but could not locate the dog.

Someone reported their child missing in Bar Harbor. The child had been playing hide and seek and was safe.

Officer Liam Harrington took a motor vehicle complaint in Bar Harbor. No further information or disposition was given.

After responding to a complaint of a property damage crash on Main Street in Bar Harbor, an officer arrested Cheryl L. McCalmon, 73, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for alleged operating under the influence.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Officer Judson Cake transported someone in Bar Harbor home from the hospital.

Sgt. Hardy assisted a tractor trailer driver with making a wide turn on Main Street in Bar Harbor.

An officer responded to Eagle Lake Road in Bar Harbor for a motor vehicle complaint but was unable to locate the suspect vehicle.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Sgt. Chris Dickens fingerprinted someone at the Bar Harbor Police Department for employment purposes.

Sgt. Hardy served a subpoena in Bar Harbor.

Sgt. Soren Sundberg handled a complaint about a company doing roadside work in Bar Harbor but did not see any issues.

An officer responded to Prospect Avenue in Bar Harbor for a suspicious activity complaint. No further information or disposition was given.

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Neil Cole, 38, of Ellsworth, was driving a 2021 Chevy van when he allegedly backed into a 2022 Kia that had been previously parked on Hancock Street in Bar Harbor by Josiah Estabrook, 29, of Bar Harbor. There was no reported personal injury. The van had no damage and the Kia sustained non-reportable damage to the rear bumper.

A white pickup truck with an unknown driver was being driven on Ledgelawn Avenue in Bar Harbor when they passed a 2022 Dodge truck that was being driven by Stephanie Dion, 46, of Bar Harbor heading in the opposite direction. The driver’s side mirror of Dion’s truck was broken by the other truck but was deemed non-reportable. There was no reported personal injury.

A Bar Harbor resident reported their dog missing since the previous evening and asked to be notified if anyone located the dog.

MHL Tozier met with someone in Bar Harbor who was seeking access to resources.

Officer T. Cake received some information in Bar Harbor and after investigation, determined that no crime had occurred.

Roberta Brush, 86, of Mount Desert, was driving a 2018 Mercedes E400C4 and preparing to make a left-hand turn out of the Hannaford’s parking lot in Bar Harbor, when her vehicle was allegedly struck by Michael Shaw, 59, of Bar Harbor, who was riding a bicycle and heading east. There was no reported personal injury. The Mercedes suffered driver’s side hood and corner damage and the bicycle suffered disabling damage.

An officer conducted a well-being check in Bar Harbor and found the subjects of the check to be all set.

Officers responded to a noise complaint in Bar Harbor and found it to be unsubstantiated.

Friday, April 19, 2024

Officer J. Cake responded to a noise complaint in Bar Harbor and found it to be unsubstantiated.

Officer Kaleb Payson handled a reported domestic disturbance in Bar Harbor and found that it was verbal in nature and the parties were separated for the night.

Alice Tucker, 74, no residence listed, turned herself into the Bar Harbor Police Department to take care of an active arrest warrant. She was bailed from the police department.

Sgt. Dickens is investigating a report of the theft of lawn equipment from the area of Spring Street in Bar Harbor.

The Jackson Lab’s Bar Harbor campus reported a suicidal woman. She was located by officers and transported voluntarily to the hospital for an evaluation.

Officer Shelby O’Neil fingerprinted someone at the Bar Harbor Police Department for employment purposes.

Officers investigated a reported noise complaint in Bar Harbor and deemed it unsubstantiated.

After conducting a traffic stop, Officer Lukas Keene arrested Madeleine Comiskey, 23, of Massachusetts, for alleged operating under the influence in Bar Harbor.

Sgt. Sundberg assisted the hospital in Bar Harbor. No further information or disposition was given.

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Officer Keene gave a woman a ride back to her residence in Bar Harbor from MDI Hospital.

Sgt. Dickens assisted someone who had locked themselves out of their apartment in Bar Harbor.

Someone called the Bar Harbor Police Department to report some information.

The Mount Desert Police Department took a report of a possibly intoxicated person walking on the side of the road but officers failed to locate anyone.

SOUTHWEST HARBOR AND TREMONT

SOUTHWEST HARBOR AND TREMONT—The following incidents occurred in Southwest Harbor last week according to the Southwest Harbor Police Department police log, which is publicly released information.

Monday, April 15, 2024

Officer Ryan Blakeney spoke with an individual at the Southwest Harbor Police Department and advised them on how to proceed with a civil complaint.

Someone called the Southwest Harbor Police Department to report that they had some property taken from their residence and wanted the police to be aware.

Officer Blakeney responded to a motor vehicle complaint of excessive speeding past construction workers but could not locate the vehicle.

Ian Leies, 45, of Mount Desert, was driving a 2018 GMC Sierra in the Southwest Harbor Food Mart parking lot when he allegedly struck a light pole barrier. There was no reported personal injury. The truck suffered damage to the front-end.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Lt. Franklin Burke responded to a report of a loose dog running around the parking lot of the Southwest Harbor Food Mart, located the dog, and returned it to its owner.

A loose dog was located by someone and taken to the Southwest Harbor Police Department where it was reunited with its owner.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Lt. Burke responded to a residential alarm that turned out to be a false alarm.

Thursday, April 18, 2024

A man went into the Southwest Harbor Police Department looking for advice regarding a civil matter and was given some options on how to handle it.

Officer Blakeney handled a complaint of a downed wire on Seawall Road, put a cone by the downed line, and notified the appropriate utility company.

An officer attempted to locate a loose dog on Main Street but could not locate it. Contact was made with the dog’s owner who stated that they would go look for it the next day.

Friday, April 19, 2024

No incidents reported.

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Lt. Burke responded to a residential alarm that turned out to be a false alarm.

Sunday, April 21, 2024

No incidents reported.

STATE POLICE PRESS RELEASES

These are the Maine State Police press releases from the last few days. The Bar Harbor Story will include this each week though most (and sometimes all) do not occur in Bar Harbor.

Maine Drug Enforcement And Westbrook Police Department Make Westbrook Drug Arrest Out of U-Haul

WESTBROOK, MAINE—The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and Westbrook Police Department announce the arrest of a Portland man for aggravated drug trafficking charges and the seizure of a significant amount of illegal drugs to include nearly a pound of fentanyl, two handguns and suspected drug proceeds.

Marc W. Pinsky, 31, of Portland, was arrested for aggravated trafficking in schedule drugs, fentanyl, cocaine HCL, methamphetamine.

On Saturday, April 13, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Westbrook police officers responded to 140 Main Street in Westbrook for a report of an impaired driver preparing to drive away from that location in a U-Haul truck. Upon the officers arrival and during the course of their investigation, officers discovered a male subject sleeping in the rear of the U-Haul vehicle. The male, Pinsky, was determined to be wanted for outstanding arrest warrants charging failing to appear in court on felony drug trafficking charges, as well as violating bail. Pinsky was arrested without incident. An MDEA agent was requested and responded to assist officers with their investigation.

As a result of the investigation the following items were seized from Pinsky and a bag he was in possession of at the time of his arrest: 309 grams (10.9 ounces) fentanyl, 140 grams (4.9 ounces) cocaine, 21 grams methamphetamine, 2 Handguns, and $2,000 in suspected drug proceeds. The approximate value of the seized drugs is $30,000.

Pinsky was transported to the Cumberland County Jail where he is being held without bail related to these new drug trafficking charges. Each of his outstanding warrants have bail set at $1,000 cash each.

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 and methamphetamine in the State of Maine.

If you or someone you know suffers with 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.

Maine State Police Investigating Crash on I-95 in Fairfield

On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at approximately 9:38 p.m., the Maine State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on I-95 at mile marker 131.5 northbound in Fairfield. A 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee was on its roof in the median when Troopers arrived and bystanders were helping the occupants of the crash. The passenger, 35-year-old Jimal Gerard, of Rockland, was able to crawl out of the vehicle to safety. He sustained minor injuries. The operator, 25-year-old Derrick Plowden, of Rockland, had to be extricated from the vehicle. Plowden was transported to Maine Medical Center where he is in stable but critical condition.

Speed and suspected impairment are likely factors in the crash which remains under investigation. Anyone with additional information about the crash can contact Trooper Randy Hall at 207-624-7076 Ext 9. Waterville Fire and Rescue, Maine DOT, and Ace Tire assisted on scene.

Maine Drug Enforcement Makes Three Drug Arrests In Warren

WARREN, MAINE––The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency announces the arrest of three people during the execution of a search warrant at a residence on Eastern Road in Warren following a month-long investigation into illegal drug trafficking from the residence. Fentanyl, methamphetamine, and a loaded handgun were seized during the search.

Arrested during the search were:

Denise Richards, 63, of Warren, for five counts of aggravated unlawful trafficking in schedule drugs, fentanyl and methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. Bail set at $25,000 cash and she is being held by state probation and parole.

Marissa Widdecomb, 34, of Union, for two counts of aggravated unlawful trafficking in schedule drugs, fentanyl. Widdecomb also had an arrest warrant charging failure to appear in court for aggravated unlawful trafficking in schedule drugs and no bail was set.

Claire Turner, 33, of Warren, for unlawful possession of schedule drugs, fentanyl. No bail was set as she was held by state probation and parole.

Beginning in March, agents from the MDEA Mid-Coast District Task Force conducted an investigation into illegal drug trafficking being conducted by Richards after the suspected overdose death of a 52-year-old woman that occurred at Richards’ Eastern Road residence on March 5, 2024. During the month-long investigation, agents conducted undercover purchases of fentanyl from Richards and Widdecomb at Richards’ residence at 1094 Eastern Road, Warren.

On Wednesday afternoon, April 17, 2024, MDEA agents from the Mid-Coast and South-Central District Task Forces, along with deputies of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant at Richards’ Eastern Road residence.

As a result of the search agents seized 30 grams of methamphetamine, 12 grams of fentanyl, and a loaded .380 caliber handgun from residence.

Richards, Widdecomb, and Turner, who were all at the residence at the time of the search warrant were arrested without incident and transported to the Knox County Jail.

At the time of this investigation, to include undercover drug purchases, Richards was free on a “Stay of Execution of Sentence” after she entered a plea of guilty to unlawful trafficking in schedule drugs in December of 2023. Richards was subsequently charged with aggravated trafficking in schedule drugs as part of an investigation into the overdose death of a 42-year-old Rockland woman that occurred in July of 2021, in Rockland. Richards had a prior 2012 conviction for unlawful trafficking in schedule drugs at the time of this incident.

Richards was sentenced on March 28, 2024, in Knox Unified Court to seven years in prison, all but five months suspended, to be followed by three years of probation for her December 2023, guilty plea. The court granted a “Stay of Execution of Sentence” until May 10, 2024, when Richards would be required to report to the Knox County Jail to serve her 5-month jail sentence. Additional charges will be reviewed related to Richards violating court conditions set while on her “Stay of Execution of Sentence”.

Assisting MDEA in this investigation were representatives from Knox County Sheriff’s Office and corrections officers, Rockland Police, and the Town of Warren Ambulance Service.

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 that are attempting to distribute illicit drugs like fentanyl 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.

Maine Drug Enforcement And Berwick Police Department Make Nine Drug Arrests In Berwick

BERWICK, MAINE––The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and the Berwick Police Department announce the arrests of nine people after a search warrant and arrest warrants were executed at 19 Katabel Lane in Berwick, Thursday, April 18, 2024.

Arrested during the search were:

Jacqueline Geoffrey, 35, of Berwick, for unlawful trafficking in schedule drugs, methamphetamine. Bail was set at $10,000.

Meagan White, 38, of Berwick, two counts of unlawful trafficking in schedule drugs, methamphetamine. Bail was set at $5000 cash.

Travis Buckley, 33, of Berwick, for unlawful trafficking in schedule drugs, fentanyl. Bail was set at $5,000 cash.

Evan St Yves, 23, of Berwick, for unlawful trafficking in schedule drugs, methamphetamine. Bail was set at $10,000 cash.

Billy Brown, 42, of Berwick, for aggravated unlawful trafficking in schedule drugs, fentanyl. Brown was on five sets of conditions of release so no bail was set.

David Cormier, 35, of Berwick, arrest warrant for failure to appear in court. Bail was set at $125.

Brandon Witcher, 38, of Berwick, two arrest warrants for failure to appear in court. Bail was set at $430.

Zachary Buckley, 37, of Berwick, three arrest warrants for violation of conditions of release. Bail was set at $240.

Stephanie McDonald, 35, of Berwick, arrest warrant for violation of conditions of release. Bail was set at $100.

For the past two months, Maine Drug Enforcement agents and officers of the Berwick Police Department conducted an investigation into illegal drug trafficking from a single-family residence at 19 Katabel Lane. The investigation began after numerous complaints and safety concerns were received from community members of suspected illegal drug trafficking, and disturbances, taking place at the residence.

Berwick Police have responded to the residence more than a dozen times since January 2023 for numerous disturbance related complaints to include it being the scene of a suspected homicide that occurred in January 2023.

During the course of the investigation, agents were able to conduct multiple undercover purchases of fentanyl and methamphetamine from Geoffrey, White, Buckley, and St Yves.

At approximately 6:30 a.m., April 18, the Maine State Police Tactical Team assisted the agencies by making the initial entry and ensuring that the residence was safe for agents to conduct a search. Upon arrival, officers observed several items being thrown from a window of the residence, later to be identified as pre-packaged fentanyl for resale. Eighteen people were located and detained without incident from within the residence.

A search of the residence resulted in the seizure of over 140 grams of fentanyl, 10 grams of methamphetamine, digital scales, and other evidence indicative of illegal drug trafficking. The approximate value of the seized drugs is $15,000.

The arrestees were transported to the York County Jail by Berwick Police. Individuals who did not face criminal charges were released at the scene. The investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are expected.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

If you or someone you know suffers with substance, use disorder, please call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of resources available in your area.

Fire Marshal’s Office Investigates Fire at the Senator Inn in Augusta

AUGUSTA––On Friday, April 19, 2024, at 12:29 a.m., the Augusta Fire Department responded to a fire at the Senator Inn on Western Avenue in Augusta. The fire was contained to the attic space and roof of the Governor’s Wing. A team of fire investigators and inspectors from the Fire Marshal’s Office responded to the scene and worked throughout the day on the investigation.

As a result of the investigation, it was determined that the fire originated in the attic over one of the units in the Governor’s Wing causing significant damage to the building. The Governor’s Wing is a 15-unit detached section of the Inn that is only rented in the summer season and was in the process of being renovated. No one was inside the structure at the time.

The cause of the fire is accidental. The Augusta Fire Department was assisted on scene by the Togus, Gardiner, Chelsea, Winthrop, Vassalboro, Hallowell, Sidney, and Manchester Fire Departments.

Maine State Police Investigating a Series of Robberies at Southern Maine Churches

SOUTHERN MAINE––On Sunday, April 21, 2024, at approximately 10:07 a.m., a woman called 911 from a church parking lot at 213 Federal Road, in Parsonsfield, to say a male subject threatened to kill her and referenced a firearm but it was not displayed. As the male subject took off in a 2011 Silver Subaru, he almost struck a pedestrian as he headed east towards Cornish. Units from the Maine State Police and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office along with other area agencies headed to the area to look for the suspect.

At approximately 10:30 a.m., MSP Sgt. Daniel Hanson was flagged down on Route 25 in Cornish by a citizen who reported the suspect pulled a gun on him in the parking lot of a church at 37 Main Street, in Cornish, and demanded his wallet.

At approximately 11:19 a.m., it was reported that the suspect entered the church located at 1006 Pequawket Trail, in Baldwin, took money from the offering plate, and grabbed a woman’s purse before fleeing the church without displaying the firearm.

At approximately 11:45 a.m., deputy’s with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office located the suspect’s vehicle near Bliss Road, in Baldwin, and began a pursuit leading to Route 107. The pursuit headed south on 107 towards Route 25 before the suspect turned around and headed back north. State police units intercepted the pursuit on 107 in Baldwin. During the pursuit, the suspect was seen waving a firearm inside his vehicle. He also intentionally swerved his vehicle at other vehicles on RT 107. Fortunately, no other vehicles were hit and no one was injured.

After entering Bridgton, Sgt. Hanson was able to utilize a PIT maneuver (Precision Immobilization Technique) just prior to Bridgton Hospital. The suspect’s vehicle went off the roadway and into a field. The suspect got out of the vehicle and fled on foot. The suspect was quickly located and taken into custody. He was transported to Bridgton Hospital for evaluation. Upon his release from Bridgton Hospital, he will be transported to York County Jail.

The suspect has been identified as 27-year-old Connor McGlone, of Auburn, Maine, previously of New Hampshire. He had three active warrants at the time of this incident: a warrant out of York County for robbery dated February 15, 2024, a warrant out of Oxford County for probation revocation from a prior robbery charge dated February 22, 2024, and a warrant out of York County for felony theft dated March 27, 2024.

In addition to the warrants, McGlone was also charged with two counts of robbery. Additional charges are expected as the investigation continues.

During the pursuit, McGlone was swerving his vehicle at other vehicles on the road. If anyone had close contact with the subject’s vehicle, they are encouraged to contact Sgt. Dan Hanson at 207-624-7076.

The Bridgton Police Department assisted in the pursuit and apprehension.