BPD officer headed to Freeport; this week’s blotter
Bridgton Police is down a patrol officer.
Officer Sophia Swiatek has left the BPD to join the Freeport Police Department.
“As you know, Sophie’s been a great addition to our department and will be sorely missed,” Bridgton Chief of Police Rick Stillman said. “We will be seeking a replacement, but as the (Criminal Justice) Academy is shut down, who knows when that might happen.”
This week’s blotter
These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing):
Monday, May 11
9 a.m. Augusta Police sought a copy of a sex offender registry report.
9:37 a.m. Suspicious white cargo van and two subjects, who were trying to a roofing job, on South High Street.
5:33 p.m. Citizen dispute on Maple Street regarding payment on a camper; Officer Regis handled.
10:51 p.m. Theft of a trailer license plate at Summer Hawk Lane.
Tuesday, May 12
11:59 a.m. Disturbance on Smith Avenue.
3:15 p.m. Report of domestic violence on Smith Avenue; Sgt. Reese and Officer McCloud responded.
3:39 p.m. Citizen dispute (football landing on neighbor’s property) on South Bridgton Road.
5:46 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Mountain Road. Reportedly, an red older model Ford F150 struck a vehicle in the Shawnee Peak parking lot and left the scene.
Wednesday, May 13
9:41 a.m. Citizen assist (regarding renovations to a rental unit) on Depot Street.
10:05 a.m. Citizen assist regarding to proper disposal of medical patches belonging to a deceased family member.
1:28 p.m. Police, fire and rescue responded to an overturned vehicle near Woods Pond Beach.
2:28 p.m. Attempt to locate green pick-up truck reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed on North High Street.
3:05 p.m. Motor vehicle crash with personal injury on Main Street.
3:25 p.m. Welfare check (caller’s friend hadn’t been heard from for a couple of days) on Cross Street.
7:03 p.m. Attempt to locate a gray Camera, which reportedly passed a BPD cruiser traveling at 90 mph on North High Street headed toward intown.
7:11 p.m. Resident received a fraudulent e-mail demanding money.
7:40 p.m. Request made if a police officer could escort a birthday parade later this month.
8:51 p.m. Noise complaint (engines revving and tires squealing) in Kansas Road area.
Thursday, May 14
12:34 a.m. Suspicious activity at Highland Lake Beach.
1:12 a.m. Traffic stop for operating under the influence on Portland Road.
8:56 a.m. Request by local store to serve a trespass notice.
11:39 a.m. Request to speak to an officer regarding speeding on Kansas Road.
12:46 p.m. Citizen assist regarding concealed weapons permit.
2:38 p.m. Disturbance at hospital emergency department; Sgt. Jones and Officer Muise responded.
3:41 p.m. Custodial interference matter on South High Street.
8:07 p.m. Theft of packages complaint at Main Street building.
Friday, May 15
1:25 a.m. Noise (loud music and “drag racing”) complaint on Knights Hill Road.
9:02 a.m. Criminal trespass (entering a yard without permission) at a Main Street apartment.
10:26 a.m. Citizen assist regarding police speaking to several out-of-state individuals on Fox Crossing Road about COVID-19 self-isolation guidelines.
12:38 p.m. Misconduct complaint on Buswell Road.
1:29 p.m. Theft (packages delivered on doorstop) at Main Street location.
3:01 p.m. Citizen reported that a neighbor is traveling to town from Massachusetts every weekend, and not adhering to quarantine procedures.
7:01 p.m. Theft of a canoe from a South High Street boat launch.
7:20 p.m. Burglary at a Big Gram’s Way residence; Officers Regis and McCloud handled.
Saturday, May 16
2:33 a.m. Noise (loud party) complaint at Holly’s Loop area.
11:47 a.m. Missing antique skeleton key to a local residence.
5:12 p.m. Harassment complaint on Cross Street.
6:47 p.m. Attempt to locate black Honda, traveling recklessly (force motorist off the road) on North High Street and Sea Gull Lane.
9:02 p.m. Speeding complaint on Sens Drive.
9:22 p.m. Crash (car/animal) with property damage on North High Street.
Sunday, May 17
3:43 p.m. Caller sought information regarding firearm rules.
9:09 p.m. Disturbance (subject allegedly struck a vehicle with a baseball bat) on Sweden Road.
Monday, May 18
9:53 a.m. Disorderly conduct on Hospital Drive; Officer Swiatek responded.
10:14 a.m. Fraud complaint (large sum of money sent to an online entity).
1:49 p.m. Caller suggested to court system regarding protection from abuse information.
5:57 p.m. Mental health matter on North High Street.
6:03 p.m. Suspicious vehicle seen on Golden Road.
11:14 p.m. Reported domestic assault on Buswell Road; Officer Smolinsky and Regis responded.