Police Reports: Tree Bests Tacoma on Norway Drive
Dog bites, fatal fires, and Hancock County and State Police Press Releases
BAR HARBOR—On November 18, Alyssa Forvour, 38, of Glens Falls, New York was driving a 2012 Toyota Tacoma west on Norway Drive when she was allegedly blinded by the sun, went off the road, and struck a tree. There was no reported personal injury. Forvour’s vehicle suffered disabling damage and was towed from the scene.
ANSON SNOWDEAL FOUND
ELLSWORTH—On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at approximately 8:55 a.m., the Ellsworth Police Department notified the Maine State Police that human skeletal remains had been discovered by commercial land surveyors. The remains were in the woods off the Red Bridge Road in Ellsworth.
The Maine State Police’s Major Crimes Unit North responded to assist with the investigation. The remains were transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in Augusta where an autopsy was performed to determine the cause and manner of death.Â
According to the Maine State Police, the OCME was able to positively identify the remains as 43-year-old Anson Snowdeal of Sullivan. Mr. Snowdeal was last seen in Ellsworth on February 9, 2022, when he left a family member’s apartment on foot. A Maine State Police led investigation indicated that Mr. Snowdeal disappeared voluntarily and appeared to be avoiding efforts to be located. The cause and manner of death are pending but the autopsy and police investigation does not support that Mr. Snowdeal’s death was the result of criminal conduct.
BAR HARBOR AND MOUNT DESERT POLICE LOGS
The following incidents occurred in Bar Harbor last week according to the Bar Harbor police log, which is publicly released information.
Monday, November 13, 2023
Officer Ted Cake did a well-being check on a person in Mount Desert. Officer Cake was able to contact them. No further information or disposition was given.
A woman in Bar Harbor was transported to the emergency room at her request. No further information or disposition was given.
David Balkin, 85, of Bar Harbor, was driving a 2009 Acura RL in the Hannaford parking lot in Bar Harbor and allegedly backed into a 2008 Toyota Yaris which was being driven by Thomas Marinke, 69, of Mount Desert. There was no personal injury reported and both vehicles suffered minor scratches.
Animal Control Officer Scott Pinkham issued someone a warning for having a dog at large in Bar Harbor.
At the request of the property owner, Officer T. Cake issued someone a no trespass warning for a property in Bar Harbor.
Nathaniel M. Bucklin, no age given, of Belfast, Maine, was driving a 2012 Chevy pickup and was backing out of a parking spot at the Freshies in Mount Desert when he allegedly struck a 2020 Chevy SUV which was being driven by Cooper N. Patton, no age given, of Ellsworth and who was waiting to pull out of the parking lot onto Route 102. There was no personal injury reported. Bucklin’s vehicle suffered no damage and Patton’s vehicle suffered passenger’s side front bumper and corner damage.
Officer Troy Stanwood is investigating a report of an internet scam in Bar Harbor.
Officer Stanwood took a report of a dog bite that occurred in Bar Harbor and resulted in minor injuries.
Officer Nathan Formby spoke with a person who was having mental health issues in Bar Harbor and the person was offered services which they declined.
An officer responded to Bridge Street in Bar Harbor for a report of a loose dog. The dog was located and returned to its owner.
Officers tried to locate a vehicle that was the subject of a motor vehicle complaint on Eagle Lake Road in Bar Harbor but could not locate the vehicle.
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Lt. Kevin Edgecomb handled a parking complaint in Northeast Harbor but the offending vehicle was already gone when Lt. Edgecomb arrived.
Officer Amie Torrey investigated a complaint of a vandalized mailbox from a Bar Harbor resident.
Officer T. Cake arrested Melia Antiqua-Parlee, 38, no town of residence given, for alleged domestic violence assault in Mount Desert. Antiqua-Parlee was transported to the Hancock County Jail.
Officers received information that there was someone driving in Bar Harbor who was medically unfit to be driving. No further information or disposition was given.
Jose Feliciano, 33, of Southwest Harbor, was driving a 2018 Chevy Silverado on Main Street in Mount Desert when a deer entered the roadway and was allegedly struck by Feliciano. There was no personal injury reported and Feliciano’s truck suffered damage to the driver’s side front corner.
Officer Torrey received a report from a restaurant in Mount Desert that was receiving prank telephone calls. No further information or disposition was given.
Officer Stanwood helped mediate a civil issue between two people in Bar Harbor.
Officer Judson Cake responded to a motor vehicle complaint in Bar Harbor, located the suspect vehicle, and made the driver aware of the complaint. Officer Cake was told by the driver that they had allegedly spilled something on themselves while driving. Â
Officer J. Cake took a motor vehicle complaint in Bar Harbor. The vehicle was heading off the island, so the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department was notified of the complaint.
Officer J. Cake took someone into protective custody in Bar Harbor and took them to the hospital.
Max de Koning, 24, of Bar Harbor, was driving a 2014 Toyota Tundra south on Route 3 in Bar Harbor when a deer entered the roadway and was allegedly struck by de Koning’s vehicle. There was no reported personal injury and the vehicle suffered damage to the passenger’s side front corner to the extent that it had to be towed from the scene.
Officer Chris Dickens took a report of possible drug related activity in Southwest Harbor and passed the information on to the Southwest Harbor Police Department.
Officer Dickens checked on a disabled vehicle in the area of the Eden Street and West Street intersection in Bar Harbor. The vehicle was able to get started and moved without assistance.
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Officers assisted the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department with searching in Bar Harbor for an elderly person reported missing from Trenton. The individual was later located by sheriff’s deputies and found to be fine.
Officer Dickens gave someone a ride from Bar Harbor to the bus station in Bangor.
Officer T. Cake responded to a trespassing complaint in Bar Harbor. Officer Cake located the suspect and gave them a no trespassing warning for the property.
Officer T. Cake handled a civil complaint in Bar Harbor and told both parties involved that it was a civil complaint.
Officer T. Cake responded to a report of a disabled vehicle on Eagle Lake Road in Bar Harbor and conducted traffic control until the vehicle could get underway again.
Officer T. Cake handled a loose dog complaint in Mount Desert but could not locate the dog.
Officer Stanwood served a temporary protection order to someone in Bar Harbor.
Officer J. Cake is investigating a complaint by a Bar Harbor business regarding an attempted theft and property damage.
For another agency, Officer Tim Bland destroyed some property.
Officer Stanwood served someone in Bar Harbor a temporary protection order.
Officer Stanwood took a report of a vehicle speeding on Eden Street in Bar Harbor but was unable to locate the vehicle.
Officers responded to a Bar Harbor business for a trespassing complaint. Two people were warned for criminal trespass and removed the property.
Joseph McDonald, 53, of Connecticut, was driving a 2021 Mercedes Sprinter and attempting to park on Main Street in Bar Harbor when he allegedly struck a previously parked 2022 Toyota Corolla that was last operated by a minor (so no personal information was released). There was no personal injury reported and minor damage to both vehicles.
Officer Stanwood responded to a report of a loose cow on Old Norway Drive in Bar Harbor. The cow was located by its owner and returned to its farm.
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Officer Formby Issued a no trespass warning to someone at a Bar Harbor location.
Officer Formby responded to a report of an individual creating an issue at a Bar Harbor business. The person was moved along by Officer Formby.
Officer Formby handled a complaint of someone trespassing in Bar Harbor. The person was removed from the property and provided an alternate location to spend the night.
Stephanie O’Brien, 49, of Mount Desert, was driving a 2006 Toyota pickup on Route 3 in Bar Harbor when she allegedly lost control due to slippery road conditions and speed. The vehicle was towed from the scene. O’Brien was transported to Eastern Maine Medical Center via Lifeflight of Maine.
Officer T. Cake responded to a complaint of suspicious behavior in Mount Desert and could not locate any issues.
Officer Stanwood assisted with a mental health issue complaint in Bar Harbor.
Friday, November 17, 2023
Officer Dickens transported an intoxicated person form a Bar Harbor business to the person’s residence.
Sgt. Soren Sundberg addressed a mental health issue in Bar Harbor. No further information or disposition was given.
Officer Formby conducted a traffic stop in Bar Harbor and summonsed Keelan Grover, 20, of Trenton, for alleged operating with suspended registration and alleged violation of conditions of release.
Officer Jerrod Hardy took a report of someone driving a motor vehicle without a registration plate in Mount Desert. Officer Hardy was unable to locate the suspect vehicle.
Lee Ward, 55, of Southwest Harbor, was driving a 2006 GMC Sierra north on Route 102 in Somesville when he lost his brakes and steering ability. Ward allegedly struck a 2011 GMC Acadia that was parked in a public parking lot and last operated by Vincent Cotroneo, 52, of Otis. There was no reported personal injury. Ward’s vehicle was towed from the scene and Cotroneo’s vehicle suffered damage to the driver’s side doors.
Officer Shelby O’Neil fingerprinted someone, at the person’s request, at the Bar Harbor Police Department.
Officer T. Cake was advised of some information in Mount Desert. No further information or disposition was given.
Officer O’Neil is investigating a report of vandalism in Bar Harbor.
Officer Tim Bland responded to a motor vehicle complaint in Bar Harbor but was unable to locate the suspect vehicle.
Officer Stanwood took a report of a parking issue in Mount Desert. No further information or disposition was given.
Maureen Kane, 64, of Bar Harbor, was driving a 2011 Ford Edge south on Route 3 in Bar Harbor when a deer entered the roadway and was allegedly struck by Kane’s vehicle. There was no reported personal injury. Kane’s vehicle suffered disabling damage to the front end and was towed from the scene.
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Officers assisted on a medical call in Bar Harbor. No further information or disposition was given.
Officer Bland assisted with a non-criminal issue in Bar Harbor. No further information or disposition was given.
Officer Kaleb Payson assisted an outside agency with a mental health situation in Bar Harbor. The person was transported to MDI Hospital for a mental health evaluation.
Sunday, November 19, 2023
Lt. Edgecomb located an open door at a residence in Mount Desert. Lt. Edgecomb could not make contact with the homeowner and secured the door.
Officer O’Neil responded to a report of an injured deer in Bar Harbor but could not locate the deer.
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department requested assistance from a Bar Harbor Police Department officer. No further information or disposition was given.
STATE POLICE PRESS RELEASES
These are the Maine State Police press releases from the last few days. Â The Bar Harbor Story will include this each week though most (and sometimes all) do not occur in Bar Harbor.
Fatal Fire in Monroe
On Sunday, November 12, 2023, at approximately 7:40 p.m., the Monroe Fire Department responded to a fire at 238 Clements Road in Monroe. The Fire Marshal’s Office (FMO) was contacted because the fire department believed that someone inside the residence had died as a result of the fire. FMO Investigators responded and located the remains of a deceased adult. The remains have been transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta. The deceased is believed to be 86-year-old Alan Grover who lived alone at the residence. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Assisting agencies on scene were the Brooks, Jackson, and West Frankfort Fire Departments, Brooks Ambulance, and Maine State Police.
Fatal Fire on Long Island
On Monday, November 13, 2023, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the Long Island Fire Department responded to a house fire at 41 Atlantic Lane on Long Island. There were two family members in the home at the time. One person was able to get out and run to a nearby home to call for help. The homeowner, believed to be 69-year-old Thomas Johnson, did not make it out of the residence. The Fire Department responded to fight the fire and requested the assistance of the Fire Marshal’s Office. Investigators responded to the scene last night but were unable to conduct a complete search due to the amount of debris and lack of light. Investigators returned this morning and have located the remains which will be transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta to confirm the identification. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Limington Plane Crash
On Thursday, November 16, 2023, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the Maine State Police responded to the area of the Limington-Harmon Airport in Limington for a report of an airplane crash. The crash site was located next to a clearing in the woods near the intersection of North Road and Sutton Hill Road. When the Trooper arrived on scene she could observe the bright yellow plane nose-down into the ground in the woods. The pilot who was walking around the scene identified himself as 62-year-old Bradley Marston of Windham. Mr. Marston stated he had just taken off from the Limington Airport when he had engine failure and the plane crashed less than a mile west of the airport. Medical personnel evaluated the pilot and he was eventually transported to the hospital for minor injuries. The Maine State Police and the Maine Forest Service secured the scene until the Federal Aviation Administration arrived to process the scene.
HANCOCK COUNTY SHERIFF’S LOG
The following are the reports from the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. Some entires are duplicates occasionally because of multiple responses by different officers.
