New Hampshire Man Who Died in Bicycle Accident in Acadia National Park Identified

Police logs

Sep 24, 2024

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ACADIA NATIONAL PARK—The man who died in a solo bicycle accident in Acadia National Park has been identified as John Bennett “JB” Parrett, according to the Bangor Daily News.

According to an obituary on forevermissed.com, Parrett was born January 22, 1954, and was raised in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Shortly after 1 p.m. on September 9, Parrett had fallen off his bicycle while on the Park Loop Road. He was near the Cadillac North Ridge Trail crossing.

“The man, an experienced road bicyclist, lost control of his bike after his foot dislodged from a clip-in pedal. The individual wore a helmet but suffered significant injuries after he fell head-first off of his bike,” a release from the park said.

Park rangers performed life-saving measures. The Bar Harbor Fire Department transported Parrett to downtown Bar Harbor. He was taken by LifeFlight of Maine helicopter to the Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.

According to Bar Harbor Fire Chief Matt Bartlett, upon receiving the request for an ambulance from the park and learning of the condition of the victim, Deputy Chief John Lennon immediately requested that the Bar Harbor Police Department dispatch ask LifeFlight to respond to the landing zone at the ball field downtown.

The LifeFlight helicopter and the Bar Harbor ambulance arrived at the ball field almost simultaneously and the patient was transferred directly from the ambulance to the helicopter after the LifeFlight care crew had prepped him within the ambulance.

Parrett graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1976 and served in the U.S. Navy until 1986. Upon leaving the Navy, he worked in software development for a variety of communications and technology companies before retiring from Amazon in 2015.

Parrett leaves behind a wife of 39 years, Kim, two children, and three grandchildren.

Although a reportedly experienced cyclist, Parrett’s obituary says that cycling was his most recent of many hobbies and that it “allowed him to improve his overall fitness and enjoy the beauty of the New England countryside and the companionship of friends.” It added, “If he was destined to leave this world too soon, he did so while immersed in one of the great joys of his life, cycling with friends.”

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.

NOTE: Due to the increased volume of calls during the summer and early fall, we are not going to print minor traffic accidents.

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

The Bar Harbor/Mount Desert Police Department served a search warrant in Northeast Harbor in relation to a criminal investigation.

A seventeen-year-old from Bass Harbor was driving a 2017 Jeep Wrangler on the driveway of MDI High School and allegedly was not paying attention to the roadway when the Jeep left the roadway, ran over some large boulders, and went into a ditch. The driver was not injured and the Jeep was towed due to disabling damage.

Someone reported a suspicious vehicle at a Bar Harbor residence and upon responding, Officer Kaleb Payson determined that it was the property’s caretaker.

Officer Payson responded to a report of suspicious activity in Mount Desert but could not locate any suspicious activity.

Officer Amie Torrey checked on the well-being of a Bar Harbor resident. No further information or disposition was given.

Officer Torrey received a report of a missing man in Bar Harbor but determined that the man was not missing and just didn’t want to return to his home state.

Someone gave Officer Payson some information at the Mount Desert Police Department.

Someone advised the Bar Harbor Police Department of a trespassing issue.

Officer Judson Cake assisted a motorist with a punctured tire in Mount Desert.

Officer Nathan Formby conducted a traffic stop in Bar Harbor.

Officer Formby responded to a noise complaint in Bar Harbor and determined that it was unsubstantiated.

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Officer Troy Stanwood assisted the Bar Harbor Fire Department with a medical call.

Officer Caleb Mora summonsed Samuel Singer, 32, of New York, for allegedly passing a stopped school bus in Mount Desert.

Officers responded to a report of a suicidal woman in Bar Harbor. She was determined to not be a threat to herself or others.

Officer Stanwood responded to a dog in a hot car complaint in Bar Harbor and upon arrival found the windows to be rolled down and the dog to not be in distress.

Officer Stanwood arrested Maegan Brzostowski, 35, of Connecticut, for alleged operating under the influence in Bar Harbor. Brzostowski was transported to the Hancock County Jail.

Mental Health Liaison Melissa Tozier followed up with a Bar Harbor community member who is facing major life stressors.

Sgt. Chris Dickens was asked to issue a no trespass warning on behalf of a Bar Harbor business. No further information or disposition was given.

Sgt. Jerrod Hardy responded to a report of two people arguing on Cottage Street in Bar Harbor and determined that they were only having a verbal argument.

Officer Formby responded to a report of a suspicious situation in Bar Harbor and ended up warning an intoxicated person not to drive.

Officer Zack Kline received a request to perform a well-being check in Mount Desert but before he could respond, the person making the request called back and said that they had made contact and that the person to be checked on was fine.

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Officer Formby tried to locate someone in Bar Harbor for the Maine State Police. No further information or disposition was given.

An Ellsworth woman relinquished a firearm, to the Bar Harbor Police Department, for its destruction.

Officer Stanwood is investigating a report of someone passing a stopped school bus in Mount Desert.

Officer Stanwood issued an unnamed person a summons for allegedly passing a stopped school bus in Bar Harbor.

Officer Stanwood responded to a report of an illegally parked vehicle in Mount Desert and determined that it was on private property.

Officer Mora fingerprinted a woman at the Bar Harbor Police Department for administrative purposes.

Officer Stanwood was asked to teach a class on criminal court proceedings at MDI High School.

Officer Mora received information regarding an ongoing family dispute in Bar Harbor but no law enforcement action was required.

Officer Kline responded with the Mount Desert Fire Department for a medical call involving an intoxicated female that had fallen and hit her head. Officer Kline determined that the injury was actually from a fall and no police action was required.

Friday, September 20, 2024

Officer Stanwood responded to a report of a possible domestic disturbance at an apartment in Bar Harbor and after investigation, determined that it was three woman taking part in an intense religious ceremony over Zoom.

Officer Stanwood responded to a report of a possibly impaired driver in Mount Desert but could not locate the suspect vehicle.

Officer Torrey responded to a residential burglar alarm in Bar Harbor that turned out to be a false alarm.

Officer Lukas Keene responded to a report of a possibly impaired driver in Bar Harbor, located the suspect vehicle, and determined that they were not impaired but looking for their hotel.

Officer J. Cake responded to a noise complaint involving a special amusement permit in Bar Harbor and determined via the usage of the sound meter, that no violation was occurring.

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Following a traffic stop in Mount Desert, Officer Formby arrested Jonah Normandeau, 28, of Portland, for alleged operating the influence.

A Bar Harbor resident requested assistance with getting basic household needs at the Bar Harbor Police Department.

Officer Payson responded to a barking dog complaint in Bar Harbor and spoke with the dog owner who said that they would take care of the situation.

Officer Torrey took a report of a family dispute in Bar Harbor, calmed the parties down, and sent them all home.

Officer Formby provided tow truck contact information to someone in Bar Harbor whose vehicle had broken down off the road.

Officer Keene responded to an erratic vehicle operation complaint in Bar Harbor, located and stopped the suspect vehicle, and warned the driver for failing to maintain their lane.

Sunday, September 22, 2024

A dog complaint was reported to the Bar Harbor Police Department and Officer Keene contacted the owner of the dog and resolved the issue.

Following a traffic stop in Mount Desert, Casey Strickland, 21, of Florida, was arrested by Officer Formby for alleged operating under the influence .

A Mount Desert resident reported having problems with a loose dog but officers could not locate the dog or its owner.

An officer took a report of suspicious activity on Harborside Road in Northeast Harbor and the complaint was determined to be unfounded.

A police officer and a parking enforcement officer responded to the area of Peabody Drive in Seal Harbor and issued parking tickets to vehicles that were parked in prohibited areas.

A Tremont woman went to the Mount Desert Police Department to report an incident that had allegedly occurred on the Pretty Marsh Road in Mount Desert.

Sgt. Dickens responded to an erratic operation complaint in Somesville, located and stopped the vehicle, and determined that there was not an impairment issue.

Sgt. Dickens and Officer Formby assisted the Bar Harbor Fire Department on a medical call at a West Street business.

After responding to a complaint and performing an investigation, Officer Formby arrested Tristan Oldenburg, 26, of Bar Harbor, for alleged domestic violence assault in Bar Harbor.

Sgt. Dickens responded to a report of someone camping in their vehicle in the area of Upper Hadlock Pond in Mount Desert and found that the vehicle was disabled and the owner was waiting for assistance.

Officer J. Cake arrested Vincent Lombardi, 19, of Bar Harbor, for alleged operating under the influence, and charged him with alleged operating without a license and alleged transportation of alcohol by a minor in Bar Harbor. Lombardi was transported to the Hancock County Jail.

Sgt. Dickens responded to a report of a missing person in Bar Harbor. The person was later found and was fine.

Monday, September 23, 2024

Officer Keene arrested Amy Fairclough, 38, of Texas, for alleged operating under the influence in Bar Harbor.

Officer Payson is investigating a report of a vehicle passing a stopped school bus in Mount Desert.

An officer responded to Mount Desert Street in Bar Harbor for a reported parking issue, located the vehicle owner, and asked them to move the vehicle.

Sgt. Doug Brundrett located a tractor trailer on Cottage Street that was parked in the middle of the street offloading its goods to a local business. Sgt. Brundrett spoke to the truck’s operator about proper unloading parking zones and conducted traffic control until the truck was unloaded and moved.

After receiving an abandoned 911 call, the Bar Harbor Police Department called the number back and spoke with a woman from Virginia who said that she wanted to report finding a lost child on West Street in Bar Harbor but said that the child and the parents had already been reunited.

A Mount Desert property owner reported a trespassing issue but only wanted the information documented for now.

Officer Payson assisted another agency with making contact with someone who lives in Mount Desert.

Someone reported a speeding vehicle on Beech Hill Cross Road in Mount Desert but no officers were in the area at the time.

Officer Payson assisted the Mount Desert Fire Department with a medical call in Mount Desert.

Officer Payson responded to a reported domestic disturbance in Bar Harbor and after investigation determined that no crime had occurred. The parties were separated for the night.

Officer Kline received a report of people camping in their vehicle in a Bar Harbor parking lot. Officer Kline spoke with the people involved who said that they had only been there for two hours and were just getting ready to leave.

Officer Kline performed a well-being check on someone in Bar Harbor who reportedly hadn’t eaten for two days and convinced the person to go to the hospital. Officer Kline transported them there.

Following a traffic stop, Officer Liam Harrington arrested Suzanne M. Fluet, 57, of Massachusetts, for alleged operating under the influence.

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.

NOTE: Due to the increased volume of calls during the summer and early fall, we are not going to print minor traffic accidents.

Monday, September 16, 2024

A Southwest Harbor resident reported the theft of a campaign sign from their lawn to the Southwest Harbor Police Department.

A second Southwest Harbor resident reported the theft of a campaign sign from their lawn to the Southwest Harbor Police Department.

Chief John Hall responded to a report of an erratic driver in Southwest Harbor, located the suspect vehicle, performed a traffic stop, and determined that age was the issue in the operation.

Chief Hall responded to a report of a possibly suicidal man in Southwest Harbor. Chief Hall found the man to be okay and spoke about options with the man’s family. Chief Hall determined that the man did not need to be placed into protective custody at the time.

Officer Ryan Blakeney responded to a report from a Southwest Harbor business that someone was walking behind their business. Officer Blakeney determined that the person was an employee of a neighboring business.

Officer Blakeney took a report of a roommate dispute in Southwest Harbor where one person had gotten mad at the other person, gone to the refrigerator, took a drink out, and threw it across the room.

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Officer Blakeney conducted a well-being check on a person in Southwest Harbor and found the person to be okay and not suicidal.

Officer Blakeney spoke with someone from another agency who was trying to locate a person in Southwest Harbor to make a DHHS referral. Officer Blakeney gave the person from the inquiring agency information regarding the department’s recent dealings with the person of interest.

Officer Blakeney is investigating a report by a Southwest Harbor person that another person has made repeated threats to “put a bullet between his eyes.”

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

No reportable incidents.

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Officer Blakeney received a report that a road sign in Southwest Harbor was too far into the roadway and was creating visibility issues. Officer Blakeney contacted the responsible construction company and they moved the sign.

A Southwest Harbor resident reported the theft of a campaign sign from their lawn.

A Southwest Harbor resident reported that they had some property on the porch of a family member’s house and it had been stolen off of the porch. This report is under investigation by Officer Blakeney.

Officer Blakeney assisted a Southwest Harbor resident with getting back into their apartment.

Officer Blakeney responded to a residential burglar alarm in Tremont and found the house to be secure.

Officer Blakeney received a request from the Bar Harbor/Mount Desert Police Department to attempt to locate a vehicle, but the vehicle was stopped by the requesting agency prior to Southwest Harbor.

Friday, September 20, 2024

Chief Hall responded to the Pemetic Elementary School to stop traffic because a child was attempting to run into the roadway. The child was safely escorted back into the school, without Chief Hall’s involvement, by school staff.

Officer Bradley Russell responded to Tremont for a report that the complainant’s canoe had been stolen by a neighbor. The neighbor told Officer Russell that it was a mistake and that they thought the canoe belonged to the landlord.

Officer Russell responded to a Tremont residence for a reported dispute amongst multiple parties that was escalating. Officer Russell was able to get all parties separated and resolved the dispute.

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Officer Russell issued a no trespassing warning to a person in Southwest Harbor after a Southwest Harbor resident complained that they had seen the person trespassing on their property multiple times.

Officer Russell responded to a residential burglar alarm in Tremont and found the house to be secure after checking it.

Sunday, September 22, 2024

A Tremont resident reported a dead deer at the end of their driveway and Chief Hall called the Tremont Public Works Department, where a staff member said that they would have it removed.

The Southwest Harbor Police Department received a report of a truck pulling a wood stove on a trailer and the wood stove was smoking. As the dispatcher was explaining to the caller that it was probably a meat smoker, the truck and trailer pulled into the mini-golf parking lot and the caller realized their mistake.

Chief Hall spoke to a caller from Tremont reporting a possible trespassing complaint and found that the issue is an ongoing property line dispute and the situation had been worked out amongst the parties.

Officer Russell responded to a request to speak to an officer in Southwest Harbor and ended up taking the caller to MDI Hospital after speaking with the person.

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 State Police Arrest Driver Involved in Crash/Troopers Looking to Speak to Witness

SOUTH PORTLAND—On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Troopers responded to a single vehicle crash at the curve of the Exit 45 northbound toll in South Portland. The initial investigation indicates the driver of a tan 2019 Toyota Tacoma crashed his vehicle and then took off on foot with his dog. The driver later identified as 41-year-old Ryan Simpson, of Portland, ran through the nearby woods and into the Applebee’s parking lot on Maine Mall Road. A trooper engaged him in the parking lot, but Simpson’s dog got in between him and the trooper prompting Simpson to take off running across Maine Mall Road towards the mall.

Once he reached the intersection of the Turnpike Spur and Maine Mall Road (next to Jareds) Simpson attempted to make entry into a car that was stopped at a red light. The passenger door was locked, and he could not get inside. The trooper was then able to effectively deploy his taser and safely immobilize Simpson before taking him into custody without further incident. Simpson was transported to Maine Medical Center in Portland to be evaluated. Once he is released, he will be transported to the Cumberland County Jail.

Simpson had two outstanding warrants. He will also be charged with operating after suspension, failure to submit to arrest and detention, attempted burglary of a motor vehicle, and leaving the scene of a property damage accident. The dog was not injured. It was safely taken into custody by a South Portland Animal Control Officer.

*Troopers are looking to speak to the woman who was driving the vehicle Simpson was attempting to get into. The vehicle is a white station wagon/hatchback, possibly a Toyota. If this was you or someone you know please contact the Augusta Regional Communications Center at 207-624-7076 and ask to speak to Cpl. Doug Cropper.

MDEA and MSP Arrest Brownfield Man on Drug and Weapons Charges

BROWNFIELD—For the past several weeks, Troopers with the Maine State Police Southern Field Troop began an investigation into the illegal possession of firearms by a prohibited person in the town of Brownfield. Troopers learned that 52-year-old Joey St. Hilaire, of Brownfield, a convicted felon was in possession of several firearms as well as distributing illegal drugs throughout York and Oxford Countys.

As part of their investigation, troopers sought and were granted a search warrant for 7 Fulcher Lane in Brownfield, the residence of St. Hilaire, specifically looking for firearms and ammunition. Agents from Maine Drug Enforcement were requested to assist troopers in their investigation related to any illegal drug activity being conducted by St. Hilaire.

On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m., agents and troopers encountered St. Hilaire in his Fulcher Lane residence’s driveway where he was detained without incident pending the execution of the search warrant.

During the initial search for firearms and ammunition a number of items indicative of drug use and trafficking were located at the residence. The search was paused, and an additional search warrant was sought and granted to expand the search of the residence for illegal drugs and drug trafficking related items.

As a result of the search, troopers and agents seized two firearms, a loaded 9mm handgun and a rifle as well as over 500 rounds of ammunition. Also seized was over three and a half pounds (1,675g) of fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine packaged for resale along with scales, packaging materials and over $25,000 in suspected drug proceeds.

St. Hilaire was arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated trafficking in schedule W drugs, class A and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, class C. St. Hilaire was transported to the Oxford County Jail where bail was set at $75,000.

The approximate street value of the seized drugs is $90,000

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 Arrest Woman in Infant Death

OAKLAND—On September 20, 2024, at 9:15 a.m., Maine State Police Major Crimes Central detectives arrested 54-year-old Lisa Barney, of Oakland, charging her with manslaughter.

The arrest stems from a yearlong investigation into the death of a 4-month-old infant on September 8, 2023. The incident occurred in Oakland on August 31, 2023. On September 8, 2023, an autopsy was conducted at the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Augusta, who later ruled the death a homicide.

On September 19, 2024, the Kennebec County Grand Jury indicted Barney, charging her with manslaughter. Barney was transported to the Kennebec County Jail and appeared on September 20 at 1:00 p.m. Bail was set at $100,000 cash/surety.

Waterville Police and Maine State Police Arrest Man on Murder Charge

WATERVILLE—On September 20, 2024, the Waterville Police Department and Maine State Police Major Crimes Central detectives arrested 20-year-old Tyler Quirion, of Waterville, charging him with murder, manslaughter, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

The arrest stemmed from a shooting that occurred on February 19, 2024, on Grove Street in Waterville. The victim, 22-year-old Justin Iraola, died as a result of the shooting. An autopsy was conducted at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner on February 19, 2024 and determined the cause and manner of death to be multiple gunshot wounds, homicide.

The Waterville Police Department and the Maine State Police Major Crimes conducted an extensive investigation into the shooting, and on September 19, 2024, the Kennebec County Grand Jury indicted Quirion, charging him with murder, manslaughter, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. Quirion was transported to the Kennebec County Jail and held without bail. Quirion’s initial court appearance will likely be Monday, September 23, 2024.

Maine State Police Investigating Fatal Crash in Albion

ALBION—On September 20, 2024, at approximately 7:41 p.m., Maine State Police troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash report on East Benton Road in Albion. James T. McGarey, 53, of Albion, was operating a 2012 Dodge pick-up southbound on East Benton Road when the truck left the roadway and struck a rock.

Life-saving measures were attempted; however, they were unsuccessful, and McGarey succumbed to his injuries. The crash remains under investigation, and if anyone has any information or witnessed anything relating to the crash, please call the Maine State Police Central Field Troop at 207-624-7076.

Maine State Police Traffic Stop Leads to Multiple Arrests

FAIRFIELD—On September 21, 2024, at approximately 11:58 p.m., Trooper Lambert of the Maine State Police Central Field Troop stopped Daniel Pallis, 35, of Dresden, on Route 201 in Fairfield for inoperable taillights. Based on Trooper Lambert’s observations of the occupants, he recognized both the driver and the passenger, Maria Jackson, 30, of Richmond, as individuals who fought with a Maine State Trooper in Augusta on August 10, 2024, as the trooper was attempting to arrest Jackson as a result of a drug investigation.

Trooper Lambert subsequently arrested Pallis for aggravated trafficking of schedule W drugs and two counts of violation of conditions of release.

Jackson was charged with aggravated trafficking of schedule W drugs and an arrest warrant for refusing to submit to arrest or detention and violation of conditions of release.

Two other passengers were also arrested; Paul Duplin, 35, of Whitefield was arrested for aggravated trafficking in schedule W drugs, violation of conditions of release, and unlawful possession of schedule W drugs (MDMA).

David Levasseur, 38, of Lisbon, was arrested for aggravated trafficking in schedule W drugs and trafficking in prison contraband.

HANCOCK COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

The following are the public releases from the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Each image can be clicked on and expanded.

Hancock County Sheriff’s Department Investigating Motorcycle and Deer Crash in Hancock

HANCOCK—On September 19, 2024, at approximately 7:07 p.m., the Hancock Regional Communications Center (RCC) received a call reporting a motorcycle crash on Route 1 in Hancock. At that time, it was reported that the motorcycle, with a sidecar attached, had struck a deer and sustained minor damage. While the motorcycle itself sustained minor damage, it was reported that a female passenger on the motorcycle was unconscious and unresponsive to medical attention.

Through an investigation it was determined that a 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 operated by Richard Nangle, 73, of Hancock, was traveling east on Route 1 in Hancock. The motorcycle Nangle was operating had a sidecar attached with a female passenger identified as Mary Nangle, 70, of Hancock.

Nangle was traveling eastbound when a deer ran into the roadway. Nangle was unable to avoid the deer resulting in a crash. During the crash the deer primarily impacted the attached sidecar and the occupant, Mary Nangle. As a result of the impact from the crash Mary Nangle was transported by LifeFlight to Northern Light Eastern Maine Hospital in critical condition. Richard Nangle was not injured in the crash. Both Nangles were wearing helmets at the time of the crash.

The primary investigating officer is Sergeant Kyle Kramer. Sergeant Kramer was assisted on scene by Lieutenant Dakota Dupuis and Sergeant Marcus Downes. They were assisted on scene by Northern Light Ambulance, Hancock Fire Department, and DC Towing. The investigation is ongoing at this time.