Man Reportedly Hits Coping Stone, Drives 2.5 Miles Without Wheel, Calls Tow Truck 10 Hours Later
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MOUNT DESERT—According to the Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Police Department weekly press release and Officer Kevin Edgcomb’s response to clarifying questions, on June 6, at approximately 6 a.m., Acadia Towing called the Mount Desert Police Department and reported that someone had just requested a tow truck for a pickup truck.
When Officer Judson Cake arrived in the area and after some investigation, he determined that Seamus Keefe, 33, of Hobe Sound, FL, was driving a 2023 Dodge Ram on Sargeant Drive in Mount Desert when he allegedly drove the truck off the roadway and struck some coping stones.
Keefe then reportedly continued to drive the truck an additional 2.5 miles without one wheel, damaging the roadway.
Keefe never reported the crash to the police department but called Acadia Towing 10 hours after the crash apparently took place. According to Officer Edgecomb, the police department only knew about the crash because of Acadia Towing’s phone call to the police department. Keefe was summoned for alleged failure to give notice of accident by quickest means and alleged criminal mischief for the damage to the roadway.
There were no reported injuries, and the truck suffered major damage to both passenger side tires and the undercarriage.
BAR HARBOR AND MOUNT DESERT POLICE LOGS
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 is publicly released information.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Officer Shelby O’Neil handled a report of a dead deer in a Bar Harbor roadway.
Sgt. Doug Brundrett responded to a loud music complaint on Cottage Street in Bar Harbor. The complainant said that the music was disrupting their business. Sgt. Brundrett located the person involved and asked them to relocate.
Officer O’Neil assisted the Bar Harbor Fire Department with controlling foot traffic on the Shore Path in Bar Harbor during a leaking propane tank event.
Sgt. Brundrett assisted another Bar Harbor entity with getting a court order signed.
Someone who had locked themselves out of their vehicle called the Bar Harbor Police Department for assistance and they were referred to a local tow company for help.
Sgt. Chris Dickens spoke with someone in Bar Harbor about a family matter.
Officer O’Neil received information in Bar Harbor about someone who is reportedly struggling with mental illness.
Someone reported an animal problem in Mount Desert. Officer Ted Cake contacted the owner of the animal and the owner collected the animal.
After receiving a complaint about a Cyr bus dropping passengers off in Bar Harbor, Officer O’Neil determined that the bus was doing so in an appropriate area.
The Mount Desert Police Department received a call regarding loose peacocks in the roadway. The owner of the peacocks was called to retrieve their peacocks.
Officer Liam Harrington responded to a report of a dead porcupine in the roadway in Bar Harbor but could not locate any porcupines.
Officer Kaleb Payson responded to a loose dog complaint in Bar Harbor but could not locate the dog.
While on patrol, Officer Troy Stanwood located an intoxicated man walking north on Eden Street in Bar Harbor who appeared to be suffering a mental health crisis. Concerned for his safety and mental wellbeing, Officer Stanwood transported the man to MDI Hospital for evaluation.
Officer Harrington responded to a possible domestic dispute in Mount Desert and after investigating, determined that a person suffering from dementia woke up confused and called the police.
Following a traffic stop in Bar Harbor, Officer Payson arrested Matthew Limon, 38, of Lubbock, Texas, for alleged operating under the influence and alleged operating without a license. Limon was transported to the Hancock County Jail.
Officer Stanwood conducted a bail compliance check on someone in Bar Harbor and found them to be in compliance.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Officer Stanwood responded to a complaint about someone hitchhiking in Bar Harbor and provided two people with a ride home.
After receiving complaints of construction vehicles parked on sidewalks along Peabody Drive in Mount Desert, the police department is monitoring the situation to ensure that public ways remain passable in both directions.
Sgt. Soren Sundberg spoke with a Bar Harbor resident about an ongoing issue.
Sgt. Brundrett responded to a report of a broken-down vehicle at the intersection of Eden Street and Mount Desert Street in Bar Harbor but there were no broken-down vehicles in the area when he arrived.
Sgt. Jerrod Hardy assisted a Bar Harbor entity with getting paperwork signed.
Someone turned old ammunition in to the Bar Harbor Police Department for disposal.
Following an investigation, Julianna M. Oldenburg, 27, of Bar Harbor, was arrested by Officer Justin Burnett for alleged assault (two counts) and alleged disorderly conduct in Bar Harbor. Oldenburg was transported to the Hancock County Jail.
Officer Zack Kline responded to a report of people playing beer pong in the middle of the street in Bar Harbor. Officer Kline advised the people to move to the side of the road and determined that they were not in possession of alcohol.
Officer Kline transported someone from MDI Hospital in Bar Harbor to Acadia Northern Light Hospital in Bangor.
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Sgt. Sundberg was provided some information in Bar Harbor.
Sgt. Sundberg handled a call about a Bar Harbor residence and found nothing of concern.
Officer Caleb Mora responded to a report of a possibly intoxicated driver in Mount Desert, located the suspect vehicle, and determined that the driver was not impaired.
Officer Burnett is investigating a report of a man following someone home late at night in Bar Harbor.
Officer J. Cake responded to a report of three people in the roadway in Mount Desert flying a drone. Officer J. Cake could not locate anyone in the road or flying a drone.
Officer Lukas Keene took someone into protective custody in Bar Harbor.
Officer Kline provided a patient a ride home from MDI Hospital at the hospital’s request.
Friday, June 6, 2025
Sgt. Sundberg performed a taxi inspection in Bar Harbor.
A Bar Harbor resident reported issues with a plumber to Officer O’Neil.
Officer T. Cake performed a keep the peace while someone retrieved some personal property in Bar Harbor.
Sgt. Sundberg assisted Bar Harbor Parking Enforcement with an unruly person who was upset about getting a parking ticket.
Officer Harrington took a late report of a noise complaint in Bar Harbor.
Officer Harrington took a report of a lost dog in Bar Harbor. No further information or disposition was given.
Officer Payson responded to an animal complaint in Mount Desert but was unable to locate the animals.
Officer Payson warned someone for a municipal violation in Mount Desert.
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Officer T. Cake assisted with traffic control for a planned event in Bar Harbor.
Officer T. Cake took a report of suspicious activity in Bar Harbor but could not locate any suspicious activity.
Raquel E. Welch, 54, of Peru, Maine, was driving a 2013 Ford Mustang north on Route 3 in Bar Harbor when traffic in front of her allegedly began to rapidly slow down. In order to avoid hitting the vehicle in front of her, Welch’s Mustang exited the roadway to the right and struck a mailbox. There were no reported injuries and the vehicle suffered front passenger’s side bumper and inner fender damage.
Officers responded to a dispute between former domestic partners in Bar Harbor, the people involved were separated, and one was given a ride home by Officer Harrington.
Officer Harrington responded to a medical emergency in Bar Harbor prior to the arrival of the Bar Harbor ambulance.
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Sgt. Brundrett responded to a complaint of an unauthorized vehicle parked at a residence in Northeast Harbor and had the vehicle’s owner move the vehicle.
Sgt. Brundrett assisted someone with changing a flat tire on their vehicle on Peabody Drive in Mount Desert.
Following a traffic stop in Bar Harbor, Officer Stanwood arrested Ryan Hollander, 32, of Massachusetts, for alleged operating under the influence of drugs. Hollander was transported to the Hancock County Jail.
Monday, June 9, 2025
Officer Payson provided a Bar Harbor resident a ride home.
A man in Bar Harbor called 911 stating that he was receiving weird text messages from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The man was referred to the BMV for assistance.
Officer Mora performed a couple of VIN number verifications in Bar Harbor.
Officer Mora responded to a report of a loose dog in Bar Harbor but could not locate the dog.
James E. Rood, 27, of Kingston, NY, was driving a 2015 Subaru Outback and slowing for traffic at the intersection of West Street Extension and Eden Street in Bar Harbor. Kelly J. Russell, 62, of Fairview Village, PA, was driving a 2020 Jeep behind Rood and allegedly did not stop and the Jeep struck the rear of Rood’s vehicle. There was no reported injury. The Jeep suffered front bumper damage and the Subaru suffered rear bumper damage.
Sgt. Brundrett responded to a dog left in a car complaint on Wayman Lane in Bar Harbor and found that the dog was not in distress.
Officers T. Cake and J. Cake responded to a report of two parents yelling at each other in Bar Harbor but could not locate any such activity.
John Brosnahan, 18, of Wellesley, MA, was driving a 2024 Honda CR-V north on Route 3 in Bar Harbor and was attempting to make a left-hand turn. Nicole Moore, 47, of Fort Pierce, FL, was driving a 2015 Audi, also north of Route 3 behind Brosnahan, and allegedly the Audi struck the rear of the motorcycle. Moore complained of knee pain and was transported to the hospital by another person. The Audi suffered front end damage and the motorcycle suffered rear end damage.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Officer Keene gave someone a ride to their residence in Bar Harbor.
Officer Keene took a late report of a car vs. deer accident in Bar Harbor.
SOUTHWEST HARBOR AND TREMONT
The following incidents occurred in Southwest Harbor or Tremont last week according to the Southwest Harbor Police Department police log, which is publicly released information.
Monday, June 2, 2025
Officer Bradley Russell responded to a vehicle crash in Southwest Harbor. No further information or disposition were given.
Officer Russell responded to a parking complaint in Southwest Harbor but found no issues upon his arrival.
Officer Russell is investigating a property damage crash that occurred in a Southwest Harbor parking lot.
Officer Kristin Roulet performed a requested well-being check on a Bass Harbor resident and the person to be checked on was transported to the hospital.
Officer Russell spoke with someone in Tremont about a civil issue.
Officer Russell responded to a motor vehicle complaint in Southwest Harbor but could not locate the suspect vehicle.
Officer Russell performed a requested well-being check in Tremont and was able “to make contact” with the person being checked on.
Officer Russell performed a requested well-being check in Southwest Harbor and was able “to make contact” with the person being checked on.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Officer Rick Graham assisted the ambulance service with a lift assist in Southwest Harbor.
Officer Graham spoke with a Southwest Harbor resident about some issues regarding some property.
Officer Graham took a complaint that someone in a dark colored sedan was dumping trash in the parking lot of the Seal Cove Road shops in Southwest Harbor. When he arrived, Officer Graham could not locate a dark colored sedan or any trash.
Officer Graham responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint on the Seawall Road in Southwest Harbor and upon locating the vehicle found that it was campers from the Seawall Campground who had driven to find cellphone service.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Officer Graham was performing security checks in Tremont and found an unsecured door at the school. The keyholder was notified and the door was secured.
A Southwest Harbor resident made a complaint regarding another resident speeding and driving recklessly in the area. Officer Roulet met with the reporting resident to get all of the information regarding the complaint.
Someone reported a sign that had been knocked down in Southwest Harbor and Officer Roulet contacted the appropriate authorities about the sign.
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Officer James Kamorksi responded to a commercial burglar alarm in Southwest Harbor but did not find any signs of forced entry or suspicious activity.
Officer Kamorksi responded to Tremont for a fireworks complaint, located the person shooting off the fireworks, and informed them of the town’s fireworks ordinance.
Friday, June 6, 2025
Officer Bradley Russell received a late complaint of a vehicle crash in Southwest Harbor and spoke with the complainant.
Someone turned what they believed to be drugs into the Southwest Harbor Police Department. The suspected drugs were found at a house where the complainant does housekeeping. The suspected drugs were destroyed.
Officer Russell responded to a report of a wandering dog in Southwest Harbor, located the dog, and brought it back to the police department where the dog’s owner retrieved it a short time later.
Officer Roulet handled a civil complaint between people in Tremont and advised the involved people that the matter would have to be handled by a court.
Officer Russell responded to a Southwest Harbor residence where a deer was caught in netting in the reporting person’s backyard. Officer Russell was able to free the deer.
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Officer Graham responded with the Southwest Harbor Fire Department to a fire and panic alarm at a Southwest Harbor business. It was determined that the fire alarm was set off by a cooking error and an employee set off the panic alarm.
Officer Graham responded to a family disturbance in Tremont and was able to resolve the situation.
Officer Graham provided traffic assistance for a motorcycle charity ride in Southwest Harbor.
A Southwest Harbor resident reported a rock having been thrown through the window of her residence. Upon responding, Officer Graham determined that it was most probable that the rock had been thrown by a passing lawnmower.
Officer Graham responded to an incident between two Southwest Harbor residents and determined that it was a civil matter.
Officer Graham assisted the ambulance service with a lift assist at a Tremont medical call.
After receiving a noise complaint in Southwest Harbor, Officer Graham found the source of the music and advised the person responsible for the music to turn it down.
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Officer Kamorski responded to a verbal domestic in Tremont and gave both people involved warnings for disorderly conduct.
Officer Kamorski handled a complaint involving a juvenile in Southwest Harbor.
Monday, June 9, 2025
Officer Kamorksi responded to Tremont for a report of a suspicious person. Officer Kamorski located the person and issued them a trespass warning for the property that they were on.
Officer Russell performed a keep the peace while someone retrieved personal belongings in Tremont.
STATE POLICE PRESS RELEASES
These are the Maine State Police press releases from the last few days. The Bar Harbor Story will include these each week though most (and sometimes all) do not occur on Mount Desert Island.
Fire Marshal’s Office Arrests Orrington Man on Arson Charges
ORRINGTON—On Monday, June 2, 2025, investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office arrested 51-year-old Mark Meierdirk, of Orrington, for Arson. The investigation began on January 30, 2025, after a fire occurred at 978 Brewer Lake Road in Orrington. The home where Meierdirk was living and belonged to his family, was a total loss.
Over the past several months, investigators have been working on the investigation, interviewing several witnesses, and reviewing financial records. Yesterday, the Fire Marshal’s Office conducted a search warrant at the property to document items Meierdirk removed from the residence prior to the fire and stored in an outbuilding on the premises.
Meierdirk has been charged with two counts of arson, one for causing a fire to allow a person to collect insurance proceeds, and the other for damaging or destroying the property of another. Meierdirk was transported to the Penobscot County Jail. His bail was set at $10,000 cash.
If you or anyone you know has information about this fire or other arson fires around the State of Maine, we would encourage you to contact the Fire Marshal’s Office at 207-626-3870.
Maine State Police Continues to Investigate Death in Lewiston
LEWISTON—On Monday, June 2, 2025, at approximately 5:10 a.m., the Lewiston Police Department responded to a residence on Old Greene Road in Lewiston for a death investigation. At the request of the Lewiston Police Department, the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit South responded to investigate.
An autopsy was performed on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta. The deceased has been identified as 42-year-old Melissa Donoghue, of Lewiston. The cause and manner of death are being withheld at this time as the investigation remains ongoing.
There is no threat to the public. Additional information will be released when appropriate.
Crash on I-95 Leads to Response for Individual in Crisis
KITTERY/PORTSMOUTH—On Friday, June 6, 2025, at approximately 9:11 a.m., Troop G of the Maine State Police received a report of a two-vehicle crash on I-95 southbound near mile marker 3 on the high-level Piscataqua River Bridge. By 9:17 a.m., a second call came in from a passing driver reporting a male individual who appeared to be attempting to jump from the bridge.
Maine State Police, along with Kittery Police Department, Portsmouth Police Department, and additional Troop G units, responded to the scene. Kittery Police officers made contact with the individual and were able to take him safely into custody for a mental health evaluation. Preliminary investigation indicates the man was experiencing a mental health crisis and had been driving to jump off the bridge when he was involved in the earlier crash.
Traffic on the bridge was impacted for approximately 30 minutes while officers negotiated with the individual and vehicles were removed. Both vehicles involved in the earlier crash sustained minor damage, and no injuries were reported.
MIAC Warns of Violent Online Networks Targeting Children and Vulnerable Individuals
MAINE—The Maine Information and Analysis Center (MIAC), in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation Boston Division (FBI), is sharing an important public safety advisory regarding the increased activity of violent online networks that are actively targeting minors and vulnerable individuals across the country and around the world.
These networks operate on widely used platforms like social media, gaming apps, and messaging services. They exploit victims, many between the ages of 9 and 17, through manipulation, threats, and extortion, coercing them into acts of self-harm, animal cruelty, or worse. These disturbing images or videos are then used to further control, shame, or re-victimize individuals.
Key Warning Signs May Include:
Sudden withdrawal, changes in mood or behavior
Secrecy or fear surrounding online activity
Unexplained gifts or digital currency
Physical signs of self-harm or emotional distress
Incidents like swatting or suspicious harm to pets
What You Can Do:
Monitor online activity and talk with children about online safety
Be cautious when posting images or personal information
Watch for warning signs of grooming or online manipulation
Report concerning behavior immediately
Report incidents to:
Or call 1-800-CALL-FBI or 1-800-THE-LOST
More resources for protecting children online:
https://www.ic3.gov/PSA/2025/PSA250306
Fire Marshal’s Office Investigating Fire in Kennebunkport
KENNEBUNKPORT—Fire investigators from the Maine Fire Marshal’s Office responded Saturday morning, June 7, 2025, to a fire that destroyed a garage and severely damaged a nearby home at 47 Maine Street, a property known as “The Tamaracks.” The fire was reported Friday evening shortly after 7:30 p.m.
Fire crews from Kennebunkport responded to the scene, with mutual aid provided by departments from Kennebunk, Wells, Arundel, and Biddeford Fire Departments.
Investigators say a motorcycle that had been started just minutes before the fire began is being considered a possible cause. Several vehicles stored in or near the garage were also destroyed in the blaze. An adjacent home sustained significant fire damage, displacing the family who lived there. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The investigation is ongoing. Kennebunk and Kennebunkport Fire Departments are assisting the Fire Marshal’s Office with the investigation.
Maine Gambling Control Unit Warns of Unregulated Online Gambling Sites
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