Damariscotta Police Department

06/02/2026

Sgt. Sylvester and Officer Magnoli participated in the Special Olympics Torch Run today.

Sgt. Sylvester completed the entire length of our leg of the run, carrying the torch from the Newcastle town line all the way to the Nobleboro town line. Even while carrying the torch, he made it look easy and represented our department with pride.

We wish all of the runners the very best and thank everyone who participated in support of Special Olympics athletes!

06/01/2026

Damariscotta Police Activity
Week of 5/24-5/30

Total calls for service: 101
Total property checks/business checks: 40
Total community policing: 15
Traffic stops: 14
Tickets Issued: 1
Warrant Arrests:
Arrests: 2

05/24 Motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Warning given.
05/24 Motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Warning given.
05/24 Motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Warning given.
05/24 Officers responded to a traffic hazard on Bristol Road.
05/24 Motor vehicle accident on Main Street.
05/24 Officers responded to a disabled motor vehicle on Bristol Road.
05/24 Officers responded to a suspicious activity call on Main Street.
05/24 Officers responded to a lost property call on Main Street.
05/24 Officers responded to a civil complaint.
05/24 Motor vehicle stop on School Street. Warning given.

05/25 Officers responded to a medical emergency on Main Street.
05/25 Officers responded to a medical emergency on Chapman Street.
05/25 Officers responded to a domestic disturbance.
05/25 Officers respond to an erratic operations call on Route 1.
05/25 Officers responded to a disabled motor vehicle on High Street.

05/26 Motor vehicle stop on Center Street. Summons given.
05/26 Officers responded to a theft at Damariscotta Hardware.
05/26 Officers responded to an assist other agency call.
05/26 Officers responded to a juvenile problem.
05/26 Officers responded to an assist citizen.
05/26 Officers responded to a police information call.
05/26 Officers responded to a loud noise call.
05/26 Motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Warning given.

05/27 Motor vehicle stop on Bristol Road. Warning given,
05/27 Officers responded to an intoxicated person call. Arrest made.
05/27 Officers responded to an erratic operations call on Main Street.
05/27 Officers responded to an assist citizen call.
05/27 Motor vehicle accident on Main Street.
05/27 Officers responded to an erratic operations call.

05/28 Officers responded to a medical emergency.
05/28 Officers responded to an assist citizen call.
05/28 Officers responded to a domestic disturbance.
05/28 Officers responded to a mental health call.

05/29 Motor vehicle accident on Salt Bay Drive.
05/29 Officers responded to a found/lost property call.
05/29 Motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Warning given.

05/30 Motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Warning given.
05/30 Officers responded to a parking problem in the Municipal Parking Lot.
05/30 Motor vehicle stop on School Street. Ticket issued.
05/30 Officers responded to a theft at Renys.
05/30 Officers responded to a parking problem in the Municipal Parking Lot.
05/30 Officers responded to a pedestrian check.
05/30 Officers responded to a pedestrian check.
05/30 Officers responded to an erratic operations call on Route 1.
05/30 Officers responded to a disabled motor vehicle.

05/28/2026

These set of keys were found in the back parking lot by Newcastle Realty & brought to the Damariscotta Police Department.

If they are yours, you can call 207-563-1909 or come by the department to pick them up!

05/27/2026

REMINDER TO THOSE WHO SIGNED UP:

LCSO Women's Self Defense Course will be held starting TOMORROW May 27 - 29 at the Central Lincoln County YMCA. This course is designed to empower women through a combination of practical knowledge, situational awareness, and hands - on physical defense techniques. Participants will learn valuable skills to help recognize, avoid and respond to potential threats. Can't make this class? No worries! More classes are coming soon...

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

Damariscotta Police activity
Week of 5/17-5/23

Total calls for service: 134
Total property checks/business checks: 54
Total community policing: 13
Traffic stops: 14
Tickets issued:3
Warrant Arrests:
Arrests: 3

05/17 Motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Warning given.
05/17 Officers responded to suspicious activity call on Main Street.
05/17 Officers responded to an erratic operations call.
05/17 Officers responded to a suspicious activity call.
05/17 Motor vehicle stop on Biscay Road. Warning given.

05/18 Officers responded to a suspicious activity call on Main Street.
05/18 Officers responded to an erratic operations call on Biscay Road.
05/18 Officers responded to an assist citizen call.
05/18 Officers responded to an assist citizen call.
05/18 Officers responded to a mental health call.
05/18 Officers responded to an erratic operations call.
05/18 Officers responded to the Damariscotta Police Department to serve a summons.
05/18 Officers responded to a 9-1-1 check.
05/18 Officers responded a police information call.
05/18 Motor vehicle accident on Main Street.
05/18 Officers responded to an intoxicated person call.
05/18 Officers responded to a threatening call.
05/18 Officers responded to an assist other agencies call.

05/19 Officers responded to a criminal mischief call.
05/19 Officers responded to an assist other agency call.
05/19 Officers responded to an erratic operations call on Route 1. Arrest made.
05/19 Officers responded to an assist citizen call.
05/19 Officers responded to an assist citizen call.
05/19 Officers responded to a welfare check.
05/19 Motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Warning given.

05/20 Officers responded to a 9-1-1 check on Main Street.
05/20 Officers responded to a suspicious activity call on Church Street.
05/20 Officers responded to a juvenile problem call.
05/20 Officers responded to an assist citizen call.
05/20 Officers responded to a pedestrian check.
05/20 Officers responded to a medical emergency call.
05/20 Motor vehicle accident on Bristol Road.
05/20 Motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Warning given.

05/21 Officers responded to an erratic operations call on Biscay Road. Summons given.
05/21 Officers responded to an intoxicated person call.

05/22 Motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Ticket given.
05/22 Motor vehicle accident on Belvedere Road.
05/22 Officers responded to an assist citizen call.
05/22 Officers responded to a disabled motor vehicle.
05/22 Motor vehicle stop on School Street. Warning given.
05/22 Motor vehicle accident on Bristol Road.
05/22 Officers responded to an erratic operations call on Route 1.
05/22 Officers responded to a medical emergency call.
05/22 Officers responded to a 9-1-1 check.
05/22 Motor vehicle accident on Main Street.
05/22 Motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Warning given.
05/22 Motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Warning given.
05/22 Officers responded to a parking violation in the municipal parking lot.
05/22 Officers responded to a pedestrian check on Main Street.
05/22 Motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Warning given.
05/22 Motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Warning given.
05/22 Officers responded to a 9-1-1 check.

05/23 Motor vehicle stop on Miles Street. Warning given.
05/23 Motor vehicle stop on Bristol Road. Warning given.
05/23 Officers responded to an assist citizen call on Main Street.
05/23 Officers responded to a parking violation.
05/23 Officers responded to a civil complaint.

05/25/2026

05/20/2026

Thank you to all involved. Working as a team is always more productive than trying to do it all by yourself.

Official Media Release
Date: Wednesday May 20th, 2026
Damariscotta

On May 19, 2026, the Damariscotta Police Department responded to a report of an erratic commercial motor vehicle traveling northbound on Route 1 toward Damariscotta.

The vehicle, described as a white tractor trailer truck displaying “Bosna Express” on the side, was reportedly operating at an unusually slow speed, partially within the breakdown lane, and creating a hazardous traffic situation for motorists traveling in the area.

Responding officers coordinated with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Waldoboro Police Department in an effort to safely locate and stop the vehicle. Sergeant Matthew Day of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, who was off duty at the time on a special assignment and operating an unmarked police vehicle, was able to safely locate and stop the tractor trailer truck in the Nobleboro area prior to the arrival of additional officers.

Following an on-scene investigation conducted by Officer Smith, the operator of the tractor trailer truck was identified as Michael River Gauvin, 45, of Providence. Gauvin was subsequently arrested by Officer Smith and charged with Operating Under the Influence (Alcohol) and Operating Without a License.

The Damariscotta Police Department would like to thank the members of the public who reported the erratic operation and provided detailed observations to law enforcement. Citizen involvement played an important role in preventing what could have become a serious roadway incident involving a commercial motor vehicle.

The department would also like to thank the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Waldoboro Police Department, Maine State Police Commercial Vehicle Unit, and All Directions Towing for their assistance during this incident.

The charges listed are allegations only, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Respectfully,
Chief Erik H. Josephson

05/19/2026

From the Maine Department of Environmental Protection: Today's Air Quality forecast for Ozone is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups for the entire coastline including the High Elevations of Acadia National Park, Moderate for most of the state and Good for the Northern region while Particle Pollution is Moderate for most of the state and Good for the Northern region.

https://apps.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/dep/air/aqforecast/index.pl

05/19/2026

Police activity the week of 5/10-5/16

Total calls for service: 126

Total property checks/business checks: 49

Motor vehicle stops: 25
Tickets issued: 7

Total community policing: 22

Arrests: 2

05/10 Motor vehicle accident on Main Street.
05/10 Motor vehicle stop on High Street. Warning given.
05/10 Motor vehicle stop on Biscay Road. Warning given.
05/10 Officers responded to a suspicious activity call on Main Street.
05/10 Motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Warning given.
05/10 Officers responded to an intoxicated person call.

05/11 Officers responded to a suspicious activity call.
05/11 Officers responded to a 9-1-1 check.
05/11 Officers responded to a police information call.
05/11 Motor vehicle accident on Main Street.
05/11 Officers responded to an assist citizen call.
05/11 Motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Ticket issued.
05/11 Motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Warning given.
05/11 Motor vehicle stop on Bristol Road. Warning given.

05/12 Officers responded to an assist citizen call.
05/12 Motor vehicle accident on Belvedere Road.
05/12 Officers responded to a police information call.
05/12 Motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Ticket issued.
05/12 Motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Ticket issued.
05/12 Officers responded to a parking problem on Theater Street.
05/12 Officers responded to an assist other agency call.
05/12 Motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Warning given.

05/13 Motor vehicle stop on Biscay Road. Warning given.
05/13 Motor vehicle stop on Biscay Road. Ticket issued.
05/13 Officers responded to an erratic operations call.
05/13 Motor vehicle stop on Biscay Road. Ticket issued.
05/13 Motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Warning given.
05/13 Motor vehicle accident on Miles Street.
05/13 Officers respond to a harassment call.

05/14 Officers responded to a traffic hazard on Main Street.
05/14 Motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Summons given.
05/14 Motor vehicle stop on Biscay Road. Summons given.
05/14 Officers responded to a pedestrian check.
05/14 Officers responded to an assist other agency call.
05/14 Officers responded to an erratic operations call on Route 1.

05/15 Officers responded to an assist other citizen call.
05/15 Officers responded to a traffic hazard on Main Street.
05/15 Officers responded to an assist citizen call on Main Street.
05/15 Motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Warning given.
05/15 Officers respond to a tipline information call.

05/16 Motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Warning given.
05/16 Motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Warning given.
05/16 Officers responded to a suspicious activity call on Main Street.
05/16 Motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Warning given.
05/16 Motor vehicle stop on Main Street. Ticket issued.
05/16 Motor vehicle stop on Biscay Road. Ticket issued.
05/16 Officers responded to a mental health call.