In the Aug. 25 edition of The Lincoln County News, James F. Hourihan, 27 of Damariscotta was listed as having been summonsed to court for two counts of Class D forgery. It should have said John Hourihan, 20 of Damariscotta was summonsed for two counts of class d forgery. The Damariscotta Police Department apologizes for the error.
The Damariscotta Police Department would like to remind citizens of the importance of reporting accidents immediately without leaving the scene. Reportable accidents are a $1000 combined damage between all vehicles involved.
Damariscotta Police are participating in the Click It or Ticket enforcement. There will be increased patrols for operating under the influence and speeding along with seatbelt violations.
Damariscotta Police Department responded to 96 calls including motor vehicle stops, arrests, calls for service, etc. during this one week period of time and reports the following activity:
Aug. 24, Officer Richard Alexander and Officer Adam Lewis assisted with traffic control in town when the steeple was raised at the Damariscotta Baptist Church.
Aug. 24, Officer Jennifer Mitkus removed a quart of oil from the Bristol Road as it was a traffic hazard.
Aug. 24, Officer Jennifer Mitkus responded to Miles Memorial Hospital to assist with a LifeFlight.
Aug. 24, Officer Jennifer Mitkus responded to a report of an erratic operation.
Aug. 24, Officer Richard Alexander responded to a domestic disturbance.
Aug. 25, Officer Jennifer Mitkus responded to an alarm at The First National Bank.
Aug. 25, Officer Richard Alexander responded to a fire alarm at a local business.
Aug. 25, Officer Richard Alexander responded to a residence on the Lessner Road on a report of suspicious activity.
Aug. 26, Officer Adam Lewis assisted Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department with an arrest for operating under the influence.
Aug. 26, Officer Adam Lewis responded to a complaint of loud noise on Locust Lane. The subjects were warned.
Aug. 27, Officer Richard Alexander took a report of a minor property damage accident that occurred in the Hannaford parking lot.
Aug. 27, Officer Richard Alexander assisted Volunteers of America with a compliance check on an individual on probation.
Aug. 27, Officer Richard Alexander responded to a complaint of a dog left in a vehicle.
Aug. 27, Officer Adam Lewis responded to a complaint of a dog left in a vehicle.
Aug. 27, Officer Adam Lewis along with Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of an erratic operation.
Aug. 27, Officer Adam Lewis along with Lincoln County deputies responded to a domestic disturbance.
Aug.28, Officer Richard Alexander assisted Damariscotta Fire Dept. with a person stuck in an elevator at Skidompha Public Library.
Aug.28, Officer Richard Alexander responded to a report of an erratic operation.
Aug. 29, Joshua H. Oliver, 30 of Nobleboro was summonsed for operating a motor vehicle without a valid inspection and towing an unregistered trailer.
Aug. 29, Officer Adam Lewis responded to a residence for a welfare check on a male subject.
Aug. 29, Officer Jennifer Mitkus responded to a report of an erratic operation.
Aug. 30, Officer Jennifer Mitkus took a report of a theft at a local business.
Aug. 30, Officer Jennifer Mitkus took a report of a theft of plants from a resident’s property.
Aug. 30, Officer Jennifer Mitkus responded to a residence for a welfare check on a female subject.
Aug. 30, Sgt. Chad Andrews received a report of a theft at a local business.
