Vulnerable adult police report-2003

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ORONO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOLLOW-UP REPORT CASE #: 03-3524 OFFICER: Chris Fischer INCIDENT: Vulnerable Adult DATE: September 6, 2003 PRINCIPLE: Merlin Lane Halverson DOB: 03-30-17 TYPED BY: A.M. DATE TYPED: September 8, 2003 On September 6, 2003, at approximately 0316 hours, I received a call of a Damage to Property in progress at 4175 Highwood Road,the residence of Merlin Lane Halverson,DOB 03-30-17. Dispatch advised that the RP's vehicle's windows were being smashed out by a neighbor. While I was en route, Sgt. Morowczynski advised that he was in the area just at that time. Dispatch advised that the suspects just left in a blue colored vehicle. The area is a dead-end street. It is believed that with the times that were given, Sgt. Morowczynski would have been in the area before anybody could leave, and he reportedly did not see any suspects. Upon arrival,Mr.Halverson was sitting in a broken down Ford Taurus that was parked in the make- shirt dirt driveway/yard. The vehicle was extremely damaged most of which appeared to have happened well in the past. It did not appear to be recent damage, and it does not appear that the vehicle runs or has moved in quite some time. I could see three marks on the windshield where something had struck it. There was a small two-inch by approximately one-inch brown colored rock sitting on the driver's side windshield wiper. On Mr. Halverson's lap I could see a similar rock as well as a hammer sitting next to him. The vehicle was cluttered with junk, garbage and bags. The ground around the area also had trash strewn about the property. Right behind the vehicle was an extremely large amount of trash,garbage cans and open trash containers that appeared to have been there for some time. Numerous garbage bags and plastic bags, some of which were open, littered the area. It appears Mr. Halverson may be staying inside his vehicle. I asked Mr. Halverson to allow me to enter his house to see his living conditions. He stated that it wasn't very good and that I wouldn't like it. He stated that it is a mess. Mr. Halverson stated that the last time he could remember garbage service was several years ago. He states that the reason he does not have garbage service any longer is that he has to protect it from the dogs. S o now he won't put it up by the road so that the dogs can't get it. I asked Mr. Halverson if he thought he should be living with somebody or in an assisted living situation. He thought that might be a good idea. Mr. Halverson did state that he wanted to stay at his residence and did not wish to leave. Mr. Halverson advised me that he has a nephew named Gary Crossman who lives in Plymouth. He also stated that he has a sister who lives in Champlin by the name of Violet Crossman. I attempted