Hampden man charged in I-95 crash

Bangor police charged a Hampden man with operating while under the influence after his 1991 BMW rear-ended a small trailer drawn by a 1973 Ford pickup truck Friday afternoon on Interstate 95.

Officer Steve Jordan reported that at about 5:30 p.m. he went to the crash site, just north of Hammond Street in the southbound lane. Both vehicles had $4,000 worth of damage, and the driver of the BMW complained of chest pain but refused emergency medical treatment. No one else was injured.

Jordan said the BMW’s driver, Thomas Conroy, 46, of Hampden, smelled of alcohol and had slurred speech. Conroy told Jordan he was reaching for his cell phone when he hit the other vehicle. Both vehicles had been traveling in the right lane.

Maine State Police Trooper Darren Vittum took Conroy to the Bangor police station, where Conroy walked into a door frame. Jordan said Conroy registered 0.12 percent blood alcohol on a breath test. He was charged with OUI and failure to provide evidence of insurance.

After some discussion, Jordan convinced Conroy to go with him to St. Joseph Hospital.

Farmington police arrested an Oklahoma man early Friday after he allegedly stole an SUV in Bangor and drove it while under the influence.

Bangor police Officer Dan Herrick reported that at about 9:45 p.m. Thursday a man told him that his black 1986 Ford Bronco had been stolen while he went into a convenience store on Union Street for a few minutes. The man said he had left his keys in the SUV.

Herrick said that at about 11 p.m., the SUV was spotted in Waterville when the driver went into a store to ask directions. The driver, a white male wearing a baseball cap and jersey, appeared intoxicated, so employees called police.

Shortly after midnight, the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Department called Bangor police to say that Farmington police Officer Michael Wahl had stopped the stolen SUV. Wahl said he arrested the driver, Darrell Hall, 33, of Oklahoma, and charged him with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, operating while under the influence and operating after suspension in another state.

Hampden police arrested a man after receiving two 911 hang-up calls early Friday.

Officer Scott Jakins reported that the calls came in at about half past midnight. A dispatcher traced the calls to a home in Crestwood trailer park. When the dispatcher called the number back and asked if there was a problem, a man responded, “I don’t know – ask my girlfriend,” and then hung up.

Officer Jakins went to the residence and spoke with the man, Alan Oldham, 39, of Hampden, and his girlfriend. Jakins eventually determined that the couple had been arguing and then the girlfriend went to bed.

Oldham woke her up later, Jakins reported, and they continued arguing. During this time, Oldham allegedly slapped his girlfriend on the face and arms. Jakins said he saw some redness in those areas. There were no serious injuries.

Oldham was arrested and charged with assault. He was taken to Penobscot County Jail, and was later bailed on his own recognizance.

Jakins said both parties appeared to have been drinking.

– Compiled by NEWS reporter Isaac Kimball