Sex Offenders Press Release 2-13-09

On or about 2-12-2009 the Sheriff’s Office and the Maine State Police conducted a joint operation. This operation was conducted from Deblois to Township. It involved approximately 15 Deputies and Troopers and spanned 2 operational periods (approximately 14 hours). The purpose of the operation was to ensure compliance with the Maine Sex Offender Registry Act as well as Probation and Bail compliance throughout the county.

A break down of the operation is as follows: 11 subjects arrested and approximately 15 violations. They are broken down below.

1. Joseph Bradley- Columbia. Violation of the Maine Sex Offender Registry Act. This is believed to be the 3^rd offense, if this is accurate this will be considered a class B felony.
2. Harold Stevens- Township. Violation of the Maine Sex Offender Registry Act. Class D first offense.
3. Philip Bunnell- Jonesboro. Violation of the Maine Sex Offender Registry Act. First offense, class D.
4. Christopher Harvey- Princeton. Registered Sex Offender that was stopped and arrested for Operating Under the Influence of Drugs.
5. Joshua Beal- Deblois. Registered Sex Offender that was arrested for Violation of his Probation. Charged with Possession of Marijuana.
6. Forrest Dale- Deblois. Violation of Conditions of Release and Possession of Marijuana.
7. Michelle Seavey- Deblois. Violation of Conditions of Release, felony and Possession of Schedule Drugs, felony.
8. Joseph Means- Pembroke. Violation of Conditions of Release and Unlawful Possession of Schedule Drugs.
9. Felicia Trott- Pembroke. Unlawful Possession of Schedule Drugs.
10. Donald Vane- East Machias. Violation of Conditions of Release.
11. Aaron Flood- Calais. Violation of Conditions of Release.

Thank you,

Sheriff Donnie Smith

Press Release 2-11-09

Contact

Eleody Libby Sheriff Donnie Smith

Washington County: One Community Washington County S.O.

PO Box 679 P.O Box 120

Machias, ME 04654 Machias, Me. 04654

263-7691

elibby@wc-oc.org

January 2009, Washington County: One Community was awarded funding from the Maine Office of Substance Abuse to increase community knowledge of Maine's underage drinking laws. Part of the the funding will support the increase in active patrols by the Washington County Sheriff's Office. “I am very excited about this opportunity.” states Sheriff Donnie Smith. “We have discussed ways in which we can address the underage drinking problem in our county but have not had the extra means to increase enforcement until now.”

“Underage drinking is a serious problem, with roots deep in our culture.” explains Eleody Libby, Executive Director for Washington County: One Community. “ It is time to stop looking the other way and believing that just because it is not opiate based it can't hurt our children. In fact, it can harm the mind and body of a growing teen in ways many people don't realize.” Drinking affects how well a person judges risk and makes sound decisions; can lead to other drug use; increases the risk of carrying out or being a victim of, a physical or sexual assault; and is the major cause of death from injury among young people.

“There is a role for everyone.” advised Sheriff Smith “Our role is to ensure that providing alcohol or a place for alcohol to a minor regardless if the minor is a relative or not, will not be tolerated on our county.”

For more information about this and other community initiatives that will increase the quality of life for Washington County citizens, please contact Washington County: One Community at 263-7691 or visit the website at www.washingtoncountymaine.com or www.wcsheriffsoffice.com. 255-4422.