Maine State Police Cpl.Doug Cropper spotted Ryan P. Desmond, 31, driving on Howitt Road about 1:40 p.m. that day. Cropper, according to a MSP statement, knew Desmond’s license was under suspension.
Desmond pulled into his driveway and was arrested and charged with operating after suspension and endangering the welfare of two children — police said a 9-month-old and a 2-year-old were in the back seat.
The statement said Desmond’s license has been suspended since 2008 and has six active suspensions.
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