January

On Friday January 9, 2026, at approximately 7:12 AM Troop G Troopers were investigating a single vehicle crash in the median northbound on the Maine Turnpike in Wells at mile marker 19. Three Troopers had parked their marked cruisers with emergency lights activated to divert traffic away from the crash in the median.

Trooper Christopher Caldeira was sitting in his marked blue 2020 Ford Explorer MSP Cruiser with its emergency lights activated when he was hit from behind by a 2023 Mercedes-Benz sedan operated by 31-year-old Priscilla Eydra Kifayatullah of Germantown, WI. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles. Both Kifayatullah and Trooper Caldeira were transported to York Hospital for evaluation of possible minor injuries.

The highway remained open however traffic was significantly backed up because only one lane was open for travel for approximately one hour. The scene is now clear and traffic is flowing normally. Assisting the Maine State Police on scene were the Maine Turnpike Authority, York Fire Department, Ogunquit Fire Department, Wells Fire Department, and National Wrecker Service. This incident is still under investigation.   

*This crash serves as a reminder of Maine’s “Move Over” law, which applies to any stopped vehicle displaying flashing lights or hazard lights. Drivers are required to move into the adjacent lane when it is safe to do so, or slow down and proceed with caution if a lane change is not possible.

*The initial crash was a slide off into the median. No injuries to the driver.

On Thursday, January 8, 2026, at approximately 3:49 AM, the Bangor Regional Communications Center received a report from a passerby of a tractor-trailer crash on I-95 northbound near mile marker 141 in the town of Clinton. The initial report indicated the tractor-trailer had left the roadway and struck the center median.

The driver was transported to Thayer Hospital in Waterville by Clinton Ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Due to the commercial vehicle being located in the median, an extensive recovery operation is required. The passing lane (Lane 1) will be blocked to allow crews room to safely conduct recovery efforts. The tractor-trailer was carrying grocery goods. Motorists should avoid the area or expect traffic impacts in the area.

MASARDIS

On January 5, 2026, at approximately 9:02 AM, the Maine State Police responded to a report of a tractor-trailer truck on Route 11 in Masardis that was stuck in the power lines. Troopers investigating the scene determined that the driver had just received a load of wood from the mill in Masardis and attempted to cross an intersection at the mill with an overfilled load. This caused the boom on the vehicle and the load on the trailer to get stuck in the power lines. The incident blocked the northbound lane of travel on Route 11 for multiple hours. Troopers were assisted by various departments to include the Ashland Fire Department, Masardis Fire Department, The Maine Forest Service, Ashland EMS and Versant Power.  

Nashville Plantation

On Monday, January 5, 2026, at approximately 09:36 AM, Maine State Police received a report of a vehicle off the roadway on Portage Road in Nashville Plantation.  At the time of the crash the roadway was icy, a contributing factor which caused the vehicle, a 2007 Kia Spectra to slide off the roadway and strike a guard rail. A Maine Forest Service Ranger was in the area and responded to the location to provide traffic control while Troopers were responding to the scene. As a wrecker was attempting to retrieve the Kia, the Forest Ranger was attempting to shut down the roadway to the north of the crash scene using emergency lighting in his patrol vehicle. At this time, a 2016 Western Star, configured as a log truck with a loaded trailer, rounded a blind corner near the crash scene. The tractor trailer attempted to brake but began sliding due to icy roadway conditions. The vehicle began to jackknife and struck the rear of the Maine Forest Service vehicle. The Forest Ranger was out of the vehicle at the time, but the driver of the Kia was in the Maine Forest Service vehicle at the time of the crash. He was transported from the scene to the hospital by Ashland Ambulance Service for minor injuries. The Kia and Maine Forest Service patrol vehicle were towed from the scene due to disabling damage. The Forest Ranger and driver of the tractor trailer were not injured in the crash. The Ashland Fire Department responded to the crash and provided traffic control while the crash was investigated by members of the Maine State Police. Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Maine Forest Service, Maine State Police Commercial Vehicle Unit (Troop K), Ashland Ambulance Service, and Ashland Fire Department. The investigation is ongoing.

PATTEN

On Monday, January 5, 2026, shortly after 12:00 PM, the Maine State Police responded to a report of a tractor-trailer truck off the road near the intersection of Route 11, and Winding Hill Road in Patten. The vehicle had taken out 3 utility poles and power lines were across both lanes of travel. Troopers determined the driver lost control of the vehicle due to icy road conditions The incident blocked off both lanes of travel on Route 11 for several hours.

On Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at approximately 10:15 AM, Cpl. Kyle Wells was traveling southbound on Route 35 in Lyman when he observed a Maine Water company truck operating erratically. The truck was swerving in its lane and exceeding the speed limit. After observing the poor operation, Cpl. Wells activated his emergency lights and the utility truck took off at a high rate of speed. At one point the utility truck stopped completely and then proceeded to take off again toward route 111. The pursuit continued westbound on Route 111 in Lyman where the operator came to a complete stop on the side of the road. As Cpl. Wells was exiting his cruiser to speak to the operator, the vehicle accelerated in reverse and struck the State Police cruiser putting it out of commission. Cpl. Wells was not injured. The vehicle took off towards Alfred where it was intercepted by the York County Sheriff’s Office and a pursuit began. The truck ended up crashing at the intersection of Kennebunk Pond and South Waterboro Road in Lyman. The truck was found to have been stolen and the operator, 39-year-old Ricky Cooper of Saco was suspended and on four sets of bail conditions. Cooper was transported to Maine Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries. Upon release, Cooper will be arrested for Eluding an Officer, Reckless Conduct with a dangerous weapon, Violating Conditions of Release, and theft. The incident remains under investigation.

On Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at approximately 8:00 AM, a tractor trailer unit, driven by 41-year-old Kristofer Higgins of Baileyville, was traveling on the westbound on-ramp of I-395 when the driver failed to negotiate the turn. His vehicle rolled over taking out the center portion of the guardrail and striking a Penobscot Country Sheriff’s Office cruiser which was traveling eastbound at the time.

The cruiser was driven by Sgt. Gary Decker. Sgt. Decker was transported to Eastern Maine Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. Higgins were transported to Eastern Maine Medical Center with minor injuries. The tractor trailer was carrying diesel fuel which did cause a spill. DEP is on scene now cleaning it up.

The westbound on-ramp from Wilson Street and the eastbound off-ramp to Wilson Street are closed and expected to be for several hours while the cleanup continues.

On Monday, January 27, 2025, at approximately 3:57 pm, an elderly female called 911 to report a robbery at her home on McCard Road in Corinth. A man, later identified as 56-year-old Gary Roshto of Charleston, burst into her residence, pushed her to the floor, took her jewelry, then left in a dark colored car. The victim, who did not know Roshto and was not injured, managed to get the vehicle’s license plate number which was relayed to all the units heading to the scene.

A Fire Marshal investigator spotted the vehicle heading north on Rt. 15 in Corinth and attempted to pull the vehicle over. The vehicle failed to stop, leading to a pursuit through the towns of Charleston and Atkinson. The pursuit concluded when the vehicle crashed at the intersection of Range Road and E. Dover Road in Dover Foxcroft.

Two males got out of the vehicle and fled into the woods while a female remained in the vehicle with injuries. The Dover Foxcroft Police Department responded to assist along with the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office. The two males 56-year-old Gary Roshto of Charleston and 35-year-old Kevin Bowley of Lagrange were located a short time later. 

Roshto was transported to the Penobscot County Jail and charged with Robbery and Eluding. Bowley was summonsed for Robbery before being transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The female in the vehicle, 52-year-old Cynthia Williams of Milo was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and will be summonsed at a later date. The stolen jewelry was recovered from the vehicle.

The Maine State Police would like to thank all of the agencies involved; thanks to their teamwork everyone responsible is now in custody.

On Saturday afternoon, January 25, 2025, human remains were discovered in the Garcelon Bog located at the end of Russell Street in Lewiston. A nearby resident came across the remains and contacted authorities.

The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit South is assisting the Lewiston Police Department with the investigation. Also assisting on scene were MSP Evidence Response Technicians, Maine Game Wardens, and Lewiston Public Works.

The remains have been transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta for identification and further examination. Initial findings indicate that the remains have been there for an extended period of time, and there is no danger to the public.

The investigation is ongoing, and additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

On Monday evening January 13, 2025, an investigative motor vehicle traffic stop was initiated by the Maine State Police Central Field Troop in Stockton Springs on the Cape Jellison Road. Various tips of illegal firearm activity and stolen property lead to the reasonable suspicion. 

The traffic stop produced evidence of potential drug use and drug trafficking. Over 192 grams of an off-white powder was found in the vehicle and a large bag of drug equipment. Charges related to the suspected narcotics are pending lab results.

Troopers were assisted by the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office and Searsport Police Department at the traffic stop. The stop immediately led to the arrest of 38-year-old Nicholas Hart and 25-year-old Brittany Saucier who were found to be in violation of their bail conditions. Through the investigation, Troopers developed probable cause to apply for a search warrant, which was granted and executed the following morning on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 27 Cross Lane, residences Hart and Saucier were suspected to be using. The search warrant yielded a 22 Revolver, a 22 Long Rifle, a 30-30 Lever Action Hunting Rifle, and 2 Muzzle loaders. Hart was transferred to Two Bridges Jail and Saucier was transported to the Knox County Jail.  Also discovered during the search warrant was stolen property reportedly valued at $3,000 dollars, which was subsequently returned to its rightful owner. 

When securing the residence for the search warrant 33-year-old Tyler Damon was arrested on a Failure to Appear Arrest Warrant. 39-year-old Raymond Pomeroy Jr. who resided at the Cross Lane location was in jail at the time of the search warrant. He was charged with Felony Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person and Violating bail. The investigation is ongoing.

On Thursday, January 16, 2025, 5:42 PM, Troopers with Troop G responded to a crash at Exit 7 southbound in York. The crash involved two tractor trailer units. One of the tractor trailer units rolled over and was blocking two lanes of the highway along with Exit 7 southbound.

The tractor trailer unit that rolled over was a water tanker operated by 64-year-old Larry Roberge of Waterboro. He was transported to Portsmouth Hospital with serious injuries. The second tractor trailer unit was a flatbed operated by 40-year-old Konstantin Volikov of Fredericton,  New Brunswick. Mr. Volikov was not injured.

The crash is still under investigation. Traffic was slightly backed up due to the lane closures.

Troop G was assisted by MSP’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit, York Police Department, York Fire Department, Maine Turnpike Maintenance, and National Wrecker Service.

On Thursday, January 16, 2025, at approximately 7:01 AM, Troopers from Troop I responded to I-95 southbound for the report of a motor vehicle crash. A white Nissan pickup was reported to be into the trees in the median.

Upon arrival, Troopers determined the operator, 69-year-old Philip Marson of Gardiner, to be deceased. There were no other occupants in the vehicle. The crash is still under investigation; however, speed appears to be a factor.

The Sidney Fire Department and Ready Road Tow Service assisted on scene.