AUGUSTA — A judge on Wednesday denied Wade R. Hoover’s request to have his 60-year sentence reduced following convictions for sexually assaulting two boys and recording those attacks.

Justice Michaela Murphy said she wants the record to be clear about what Hoover’s sentence should be for sexually assaulting two young boys after drugging them.

After serving 35 years behind bars for raping a boy in Kennebec County, Hoover is to begin immediately serving 25 years for sexually assaulting a different boy in Somerset County. Then, should Hoover live that long, he will spend the rest of his life on supervised release.

The 38-year-old former martial arts instructor from Augusta raped two boys under age 12 in Kennebec and Somerset counties from December 2008 to April 2012 and recorded those attacks, which allowed authorities to identify him. Hoover pleaded guilty to those attacks and was sentenced on Feb. 24, 2016, at the Capital Judicial Center.

Murphy agreed to change the sentencing documents to reflect that intent following brief arguments by attorneys on Wednesday at the same courthouse.

However, she denied Hoover’s defense attorney’s request to reduce the overall 60-year term of imprisonment because it is inconsistent with the 40 years Hoover is serving for production and possession of child pornography.

The mother of one of the victims watched Wednesday’s hearing seated next to the victim witness advocate from the district attorney’s office.

While she declined to comment on the hearing, the woman said that her son has recovered from the abuse and has told her that he is “considering” a career in law and criminal justice in particular.

Hoover is serving his federal sentence in a prison in Arizona and was not at Wednesday’s hearing on defense attorney Scott Hess’ motion to reduce or correct the sentence. His state sentence runs at the same time as the federal one.

Murphy peppered both Hess and the prosecutor in the case, Deputy District Attorney Paul Cavanaugh, with questions. Then she agreed to remove one part of the state sentence that orders Hoover to go on a lifetime of supervised release following the initial 35 years, and instead retained that condition after he finishes the consecutive 25-year sentence.

“I want to correct it so that it’s crystal clear that the supervised release commences after the 60 years,” Murphy said. “He’s not going to be ever not supervised.”

Cavanaugh said, “He will be released in 60 years. He will not be released in 35 years, because the second sentence kicks in.”

Murphy told Cavanaugh she wanted the documents to be clear to those at the state Department of Corrections after the 35-year term is completed, “when you and I are no longer here,” Murphy said, adding, “Mr. Hess might still be around.”

Hess had objected to a state sentence that continues to run after the federal sentence has been completed.

“If they are separate independent sovereigns, why would the state court have to consider what the federal court had done?” Murphy asked him.

Hoover’s motion for sentence reduction/correction was allowed by a panel of three Maine Supreme Judicial Court justices. The same panel rejected five other grounds listed in Hoover’s appeal that cited factors such as an abuse of discretion by the court and unreliable evidence.

Hoover previously was sentenced in July 2013 in federal court to 40 years for conviction on charges of sexual exploitation of two boys and child pornography, telling that judge, “I’m pretty much damned in this world and the next.” Hoover said he did not deserve to be forgiven.

Forty years in prison was the maximum term of imprisonment for those crimes.

One of Hoover’s computer hard drives had images and movies of Hoover sexually abusing one boy at various times from 2008 to 2011 and separately had 12 images and a video of Hoover abusing a second young boy on April 4, 2012, according to federal court documents.

Hoover pleaded guilty to the federal child pornography charges Feb. 5.

An appeal of Hoover’s sentence also is pending at the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, and the two lawyers told Murphy the justices there had stayed that appeal process pending a ruling in Wednesday’s proceeding.

In August 2015, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court rejected Hoover’s bid to have the indictments listing those charges dismissed. Hoover had maintained they violated his constitutional right against double jeopardy since he already was being punished for those acts via the federal court system. He also claimed state and federal authorities had colluded against him.

Hoover, a 1995 graduate of Hall-Dale High School in Farmingdale, was owner and chief instructor at Koshowarrior’s Martial Arts and the United Martial Arts academies in Lewiston, where he taught children as young as age 3. He was living in Augusta and working as a veterans’ support coordinator at the National Alliance for Mental Illness Maine when he was arrested in October 2012 at his workplace on charges of possessing sexually explicit materials.

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AUGUSTA

Tuesday at 8:04 a.m., a well-being check was performed on Noyes Street Place.

8:23 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Senator Way.

8:43 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Civic Center Drive.

9:04 a.m., a mental health and well-being check was performed on Hummingbird Lane.

9:06 a.m., property was recovered on Winthrop Street.

9:45 a.m., a disturbance was reported on Quimby Street.

10:05 a.m., traffic light problems were reported at Water and Bridge streets.

10:55 a.m., a well-being check was performed on Glenridge Road.

11:48 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Cony Road and Eastern Avenue.

11:59 a.m., property was recovered on Sewall Street.

1:08 p.m., theft was reported on Water Street.

1:44 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Orchard Street.

2:35 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Church Hill Road.

2:55 p.m., disorderly conduct was reported on Howard Street.

2:57 p.m., disorderly conduct was reported on Medical Center Parkway.

2:57 p.m., theft was reported on Townsend Street.

3:05 p.m., traffic light problems were reported at Western Avenue and Edison Drive.

3:30 p.m., property was recovered on Stephen King Drive.

3:53 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Fairview Avenue.

4:39 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Civic Center Drive.

4:42 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Civic Center Drive.

5:22 p.m., disorderly conduct was reported on Boothby Street.

6:16 p.m., a well-being check was performed on Water Street.

6:28 p.m., property was recovered on Winthrop Street.

6:42 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on State Street.

8:34 p.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Brann Avenue.

8:40 p.m., property was recovered on Cony Street.

Wednesday at 3:59 a.m., a suspicious vehicle was reported on Water Street.

5:42 a.m., criminal trespassing was reported on Western Avenue.

7:00 a.m., criminal trespassing was reported on Capitol Street.

CHELSEA

Tuesday at 9:22 a.m., a well-being check was performed on Stone Gate Crossing.

9:41 a.m., identity theft was reported on Sugar Maple Terrace.

2:37 p.m., a traffic hazard was reported on Hallowell Road.

GARDINER

Tuesday at 9:55 a.m., suspicious circumstances were reported on Highland Avenue.

MONMOUTH

Tuesday at 11:37 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Beach Road.

WINTHROP

Wednesday at 4:46 a.m., a suspicious person was reported on U.S. Route 202.

ARRESTS

AUGUSTA

Tuesday at 3:15 p.m., Steven Donald Doray, a 30-year-old transient, was arrested on Court Street on a warrant on a charge of failure to pay fines.

9:10 p.m., Christa Dawn Pauley, a 28-year-old transient, was arrested on a charge of violating conditions of release after a well-being check was performed on State and Court streets.

GARDINER

Tuesday at 1 p.m., Katelyn Bishop, 30, of Pittston, was arrested on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking after theft was reported on Old Town Farm Road. Also, a 33-year-old Pittston man was issued a summons in connection with the incident.

8:07 a.m., Todd James Sousa, 33, of Gardiner, was arrested on a warrant on School Street.

WINTHROP

Tuesday at 7:00 p.m., Brent T. Grace, 56, of Etna, was arrested on Route 133 on two warrants.

FARMINGTON — Closed cases for Aug. 1-5, 2016, in Farmington District Court and Franklin County Superior Court.

Peter J. Beaulieu, 58, of Jay, driving to endanger April 26, 2016, in Jay; $575 fine, 30-day license suspension. Operating under the influence, same date and town, dismissed.

Robert W. Bernier, 48, of New Vineyard, disorderly conduct, offensive words, gestures June 14, 2016, in New Vineyard; $300 fine. Domestic violence assault, same date and town, dismissed.

Irene L. Blodgett, 49, of Industry, operating while license suspended or revoked March 30, 2016, in Industry; $250 fine.

Curtis Brown, 25, of Jay, criminal mischief Feb. 19, 2015, in Jay; 48-hour jail sentence.

Curtis Brown III, 25, of Jay, failing to notify of motor vehicle accident May 6, 2016, in Jay; $500 fine, 30-day license suspension. Violating condition of release and failing to make oral or written accident report, same date and town, dismissed.

Nicole K. Caron, 23, of Livermore Falls, operating while license suspended or revoked April 11, 2016, in Wilton; $250 fine.

Charles A. Craig, 29, of Wilton, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer July 5, 2016, in Farmington; $100 fine, $44.99 restitution. Violating condition of release, same date and town, dismissed.

James M. Cote, 58, of Jay, driving to endanger July 2, 2016, in Jay; $575 fine, 30-day license suspension. Failure to register vehicle, operate vehicle without a license and operating under the influence, same date and town, dismissed.

Charles A. Craig, 29, of Wilton, assault Jan. 8, 2016, in Farmington; $300 fine.

Michael A. Dellarma, 28, of Mercer, unlawful possession of scheduled drug May 20, 2016, in Farmington; $400 fine. Unlawful possession of hydrocodone May 30 2016 and unlawful possession of scheduled drug and possession of marijuana, up to 1 1/4 ounce, May 20, 2016, in Farmington, dismissed.

Brandon K. Emerson, 26, of Ashland, Massachusetts, operating under the influence May 14, 2016, in Farmington; $700 fine, 12-day jail sentence, three-year license and registration suspension.

Janessa Gould, 24, of Avon, violating condition of release March 25, 2016, in Kingfield, dismissed.

Sean E. Haley, 33, of Madrid, domestic violence terrorizing July 31, 2015, in Madrid; four-year Department of Corrections sentence all but 18 months suspended, two-year probation, $1,144 restitution.

David R. Jones, 71, of New Vineyard, allow minor to possess or consume liquor, two counts, May 15, 2016, in New Vineyard, dismissed.

Andrew J. McDonald, 35, of Jay, fail to comply sex offender registry act April 6, 2016, in Jay; 48-hour jail sentence.

William E. Michaud, 50, of Jay, illegal possession of firearm April 20, 2016, in Jay; $500 fine.

Bradley J. Morin, 28, of Jay, violating condition of release July 13, 2016, in Jay; $250 fine. Driving to endanger, same date and town, dismissed.

Jody Morris, 40, of Wilton, violating condition of release April 1, 2016, in Jay, dismissed.

Clyde L. Pingree II, 50, of Wilton, unlawful possession of scheduled drug and violating condition of release, Dec. 23, 2015, in Wilton, unlawful possession of scheduled drug June 25, 2016, in Wilton; $1,050 fines, 364-day all suspended jail sentence, one-year probation, $120 restitution. Violating condition of release, June 25, 2016, in Wilton, dismissed.

Jessica Powers, 33, of New Vineyard, operating vehicle without a license and two counts unlawful possession of scheduled drug, possession of marijuana, up to 1 1/4 ounce, and use of drug paraphernalia, May 5, 2016, in Jay; $1550 fines, $500 suspended. Two counts unlawful possession of scheduled drug, same date and town, dismissed.

Anne Ray, 24, of New Vineyard, operating under the influence April 27, 2016, in Farmington; $500 fine, 96-hour jail sentence, 150-day license suspension.

Peter E. Richard Jr., 30, of Farmington, operating under the influence June 18, 2016, in Farmington; $500 fine, seven-day jail sentence, 150-day license suspension. Violating condition of release, same date and town, dismissed.

Bethany Routier, 22, of Farmington, operating under the influence May 15, 2016, in Farmington; $500 fine, 96-hour jail sentence, 150-day license suspension.

Shane D. Sullivan, 22, of Farmington, driving to endanger April 16, 2016, in Farmington; $575 fine, 30-day license suspension. Operating under the influence, same date and town, dismissed.

John Surratt, 39, of Farmington, violating protection from abuse order July 30, 2016, in Farmington; 48-hour jail sentence.

Jeni Marie Tourtelotte, 33, of Wilton, operating under the influence and endangering the welfare of a child July 14, 2016, in Wilton; $1,000 fines, $500 suspended, 150-day license suspension. Domestic violence assault same date and town, dismissed.

Rock E. Varnum, 46, of Dayton, domestic violence assault June 11, 2016, in Rangeley; 180-day jail sentence all but seven days suspended, one-year probation. Domestic violence criminal threatening and terrorizing, June 11, 2016, in Rangeley, dismissed.

IN ANSON, Tuesday at 7:09 p.m., a motor vehicle burglary was reported on Pease Hill Road.

9:31 p.m., vandalism was reported on Valley Road.

IN BENTON, Tuesday at 8:43 a.m., theft was reported on East Benton Road.

IN BINGHAM, Tuesday at 10:50 a.m., threatening was reported on Main Street.

IN CANAAN, Tuesday at 7:35 p.m., a suspicious person or activity was reported on Battle Ridge Road.

IN CHINA, Tuesday at 1:25 p.m., theft was reported on 11th Fire Road.

IN CLINTON, Tuesday at 6:21 a.m., a plane-related incident was reported on Tardiff Road.

6:24 a.m., criminal mischief was reported on Pishon Ferry Road.

7:33 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Tardiff Road.

IN CORINNA, Tuesday at 4:51 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken on Oxbow Road.

8:07 p.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on East Ridge Road.

IN DETROIT, Tuesday at 6:09 p.m., a bail violation was reported on River Road.

8:42 p.m., threatening was reported on River Road.

IN FAIRFIELD, Tuesday at 3:25 p.m., larceny, fraud or forgery was reported on Osborne Street.

4:02 p.m., theft was reported on Covell Road.

6:13 p.m., a railroad crossing problem was reported on Western Avenue.

Wednesday at 5:35 a.m., a motor vehicle burglary was reported on Military Avenue.

IN FARMINGTON, Tuesday at 9:47 a.m., a theft or fraud was reported on High Street.

11:05 a.m., a disturbance was reported on Maguire Street.

IN HARMONY, Tuesday at 12:03 a.m., a complaint about shots being fired was taken on Athens Road.

IN HARTLAND, Tuesday at 6:24 p.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Commercial Street.

IN MADISON, Tuesday at 6:48 a.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Park Street.

1:27 p.m., debris or dumping was reported on Lakewood Drive.

9:46 p.m., a suspicious person or activity was reported on Madison Avenue.

IN NORRIDGEWOCK, Tuesday at 9:20 p.m., a suspicious person or activity was reported on Main Street.

10:16 p.m., trespassing was reported on Ferry Road.

Wednesday at 7:20 a.m., mischief was reported on Ferry Road.

IN OAKLAND, Tuesday at 12:25 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Willey Point Road.

6:08 p.m., harassment was reported on Powell Avenue.

IN PHILLIPS, Tuesday at 10:15 a.m., harassment was reported on High Street.

IN PITTSFIELD, Tuesday at 12:25 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken on Hartland Avenue.

12:53 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken on Peltoma Avenue.

7:31 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Pittsfield Street.

9:13 p.m., an assault was reported on Pittsfield Street.

9:16 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken on Leighton Street

IN SKOWHEGAN, Tuesday at 11:40 a.m., a harassment complaint was taken on Poplar Street.

4:26 p.m., threatening was reported on East Dyer Street.

7:35 p.m., a suspicious person or activity was reported on Fairgrounds Market Place.

9:46 p.m., a smoke investigation was reported on Waterville Road.

10:04 p.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Jewell Court.

11:38 p.m., a suspicious person or activity was reported on Hilltop Drive.

11:52 p.m., a suspicious person or activity was reported on Leavitt Street.

IN WATERVILLE, Tuesday at 9:44 a.m., a domestic dispute was reported at Countryside Trailer Park on Victoria Drive.

10:48 a.m., criminal mischief was reported on Kennedy Memorial Drive.

12:20 p.m., a vehicle fire was reported on Kennedy Memorial Drive.

12:32 p.m., a violation of bail conditions was reported on Kennedy Memorial Drive.

12:49 p.m., a protection order violation was reported on Veteran Court.

2:10 p.m., a traffic hazard was reported at the railroad crossing on Chaplin Street.

4:19 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Norman Avenue.

6:35 p.m., a domestic dispute was reported on Gold Street.

7:37 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Water Street.

8:45 p.m., a drug offense was reported on King Street.

9:11 p.m., a noise complaint was taken on Autumn Street.

Wednesday at 12:13 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Main Street.

1:05 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on College Avenue.

IN WILTON, Tuesday at 11:43 p.m., suspicious activity was reported at Head of Lake.

IN WINSLOW, Tuesday at 6:02 a.m., a noise complaint was taken on Clinton Avenue.

10:56 a.m., theft was reported on North Reynolds Road.

11:15 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on China Road.

1:30 p.m., an unwanted subject was reported on Millennium Drive.

7:54 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on China Road.

Wednesday at 12:36 a.m., harassment was reported on Beacon Street.

ARRESTS

IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, Tuesday at 9:55 a.m., Robert Cote, 35, of Farmington, was arrested on two warrants.

10:56 a.m., Nicole Waas, 31, of Auburn, was arrested on four warrants.

10:56 a.m., Paul Somers, 28, of Lewiston, was arrested on three warrants.]

10:56 a.m., Kathleen Cochran, 36, of Auburn, was arrested on three warrants.

IN SOMERSET COUNTY, Tuesday at 12:44 p.m., Michael Dicent, 38, of Fairfield, was arrested on a warrant.

4:37 p.m., Tiffany Carchide-Bouchard, 28, of Palmyra, was arrested on charges of domestic violence terrorizing and harassment over the phone.

7:35 p.m., Anthony Michael Fournier, 53, of Norridgewock, was arrested on three warrants.

8:37 p.m., Eric Rouillard, 41, of Hartland, was arrested on a charge of domestic violence assault.

IN WATERVILLE, Tuesday at 5:57 p.m., Kimball Walker, 48, of Waterville, was arrested on charges of operating a vehicle after a suspension and operating a vehicle under the influence, both with prior offenses.

Wednesday at 1:26 a.m., Nicholas Johnson, 31, of Waterville, was arrested on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a usable amount of marijuana and a criminal charge of operating a vehicle under the influence.

SUMMONSES

IN WATERVILLE, Tuesday at 7:37 p.m., Robert Matthew Carson, 21, of Waterville, was summoned on a charge of criminal mischief.

IN WINSLOW, Tuesday at 11:20 p.m., Ronald Dexter Kershner, 74, of Waterville, was summoned on a charge of operating a vehicle with an expired license.

Wednesday at 12:36 a.m., Bruce Edward Poulin, 53, of Winslow, was summoned on a charge of harassment by phone.

FARMINGTON — Closed cases for Aug. 1-5, 2016, in Farmington District Court and Franklin County Superior Court.

Peter J. Beaulieu, 58, of Jay, driving to endanger April 26, 2016, in Jay; $575 fine, 30-day license suspension. Operating under the influence, same date and town; dismissed.

Robert W. Bernier, 48, of New Vineyard, disorderly conduct, offensive words, gestures June 14, 2016, in New Vineyard; $300 fine. Domestic violence assault, same date and town; dismissed.

Irene L. Blodgett, 49, of Industry, operating while license suspended or revoked March 30, 2016, in Industry; $250 fine.

Curtis Brown, 25, of Jay, criminal mischief Feb. 19, 2015, in Jay; 48-hour jail sentence.

Curtis Brown III, 25, of Jay, failing to notify of motor vehicle accident May 6, 2016, in Jay; $500 fine, 30-day license suspension. Violating condition of release and failing to make oral or written accident report, same date and town; dismissed.

Nicole K. Caron, 23, of Livermore Falls, operating while license suspended or revoked April 11, 2016, in Wilton; $250 fine.

Charles A. Craig, 29, of Wilton, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer July 5, 2016, in Farmington; $100 fine, $44.99 restitution. Violating condition of release, same date and town; dismissed.

James M. Cote, 58, of Jay, driving to endanger July 2, 2016, in Jay; $575 fine, 30-day license suspension. Failure to register vehicle, operate vehicle without a license and operating under the influence, same date and town; dismissed.

Charles A. Craig, 29, of Wilton, assault Jan. 8, 2016, in Farmington; $300 fine.

Michael A. Dellarma, 28, of Mercer, unlawful possession of scheduled drug May 20, 2016, in Farmington; $400 fine. Unlawful possession of hydrocodone May 30, 2016, and unlawful possession of scheduled drug and possession of marijuana, up to 1.25 ounces, May 20, 2016, in Farmington, dismissed.

Brandon K. Emerson, 26, of Ashland, Massachusetts, operating under the influence May 14, 2016, in Farmington; $700 fine, 12-day jail sentence, three-year license and registration suspension.

Janessa Gould, 24, of Avon, violating condition of release March 25, 2016, in Kingfield; dismissed.

Sean E. Haley, 33, of Madrid, domestic violence terrorizing July 31, 2015, in Madrid; four-year Department of Corrections sentence, all but 18 months suspended, two-year probation, $1,144 restitution.

David R. Jones, 71, of New Vineyard, allowing minor to possess or consume liquor, two counts, May 15, 2016, in New Vineyard, dismissed.

Andrew J. McDonald, 35, of Jay, failure to comply with sex offender registry act April 6, 2016, in Jay; 48-hour jail sentence.

William E. Michaud, 50, of Jay, illegal possession of firearm April 20, 2016, in Jay; $500 fine.

Bradley J. Morin, 28, of Jay, violating condition of release July 13, 2016, in Jay; $250 fine. Driving to endanger, same date and town; dismissed.

Jody Morris, 40, of Wilton, violating condition of release April 1, 2016, in Jay; dismissed.

Clyde L. Pingree II, 50, of Wilton, unlawful possession of scheduled drug and violating condition of release, Dec. 23, 2015, in Wilton, unlawful possession of scheduled drug June 25, 2016, in Wilton; $1,050 fines, 364-day all suspended jail sentence, one-year probation, $120 restitution. Violating condition of release, June 25, 2016, in Wilton; dismissed.

Jessica Powers, 33, of New Vineyard, operating vehicle without a license and two counts unlawful possession of scheduled drug, possession of marijuana, up to 1.25 ounces, and use of drug paraphernalia, May 5, 2016, in Jay; $1550 fines, $500 suspended. Two counts unlawful possession of scheduled drug, same date and town; dismissed.

Anne Ray, 24, of New Vineyard, operating under the influence April 27, 2016, in Farmington; $500 fine, 96-hour jail sentence, 150-day license suspension.

Peter E. Richard Jr., 30, of Farmington, operating under the influence June 18, 2016, in Farmington; $500 fine, seven-day jail sentence, 150-day license suspension. Violating condition of release, same date and town; dismissed.

Bethany Routier, 22, of Farmington, operating under the influence May 15, 2016, in Farmington; $500 fine, 96-hour jail sentence, 150-day license suspension.

Shane D. Sullivan, 22, of Farmington, driving to endanger April 16, 2016, in Farmington; $575 fine, 30-day license suspension. Operating under the influence, same date and town; dismissed.

John Surratt, 39, of Farmington, violating protection from abuse order July 30, 2016, in Farmington; 48-hour jail sentence.

Jeni Marie Tourtelotte, 33, of Wilton, operating under the influence and endangering the welfare of a child July 14, 2016, in Wilton; $1,000 fines, $500 suspended, 150-day license suspension. Domestic violence assault same date and town; dismissed.

Rock E. Varnum, 46, of Dayton, domestic violence assault June 11, 2016, in Rangeley; 180-day jail sentence, all but seven days suspended, one-year probation. Domestic violence criminal threatening and terrorizing, June 11, 2016, in Rangeley; dismissed.

The news Wednesday that President Barack Obama has designated about 87,500 acres of Maine’s North Woods as a national monument has put the controversial issue front and center in the state’s 2nd Congressional District race.

Of the two competing for the seat, incumbent U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, R-2nd District, took the clearest stance Wednesday, saying in a prepared statement that he was opposed to such “a unilateral decision” by the Obama administration, but adding that he will “continue to work with everyone to move this project forward in the right way in order to build a stronger economy that creates more and better-paying jobs in the Katahdin region and in Maine.”

His opponent, Democrat Emily Cain, said in a brief prepared statement that she’s said for months her support for such a decision “needs to be part of a plan to create jobs and protect the region’s hunting, sporting and logging traditions.”

“A monument designation was never the best way to handle this issue,” Cain said. “Now that a decision has been made, we need to take advantage of the opportunity to create jobs for families in the Katahdin region and protect access for hunting, snowmobiling and other traditional uses.”

Asked whether Cain specifically opposed Obama’s decision, Daniel Gleick, a campaign spokesman, released an additional statement from the candidate saying, “In order to guarantee access for outdoor recreation and traditional use, including hunting, a transparent process that included more public input and congressional oversight would have been better.”

Politically, the issue is likely to help Poliquin more than Cain, said Jim Melcher, a political science professor at the University of Maine at Farmington.

He said the tone of their statements suggest Poliquin is going to be more eager to talk about it than Cain.

“The monument idea is quite popular in many places — the rest of New England and the 1st District among them — but there’s a lot more opposition in the 2nd District, out of fears of harm to the forest industry and fear of federal overreach,” he said. “Poliquin’s campaign seems sure to develop both themes.”

Melcher said he was struck by both candidates focusing less on their concerns about the decision and more on making the best of it.

The question of whether the land should be designated a national monument — perhaps even a national park, which requires congressional approval — has divided for years those in Maine’s 2nd District, which represents nearly 80 percent of the state geographically. The land was donated to the federal government this week by Elliotsville Plantation Inc., the nonprofit organization formed by Roxanne Quimby, co-founder of the Burt’s Bees product line. National parks are protected for more specific reasons than national monuments — mostly scenic, environmental and recreational — while national monuments have more varied content, fewer restrictions and are not always managed by the National Park Service, which oversees national parks. The North Woods monument will be managed by the park service.

During the 2014 campaign, in which Poliquin defeated Cain to win the open congressional seat, Cain said she “could see a path” for a national park. Her Democratic primary opponent, Troy Jackson, opposed the move.

Poliquin joined U.S. Sens. Angus King, an independent, and Susan Collins, a Republican, in sending a letter to Obama last November that outlined concerns about a monument designation and asked the president to listen to locals. The U.S. House Natural Resources Committee, at Poliquin’s request, met in East Millinocket three months ago for a field hearing on the monument, though the hearing involved only opponents. Poliquin later held a public forum on the issue that featured dozens of speakers from both sides, both monument supporters and opponents.

Several towns in the Mount Katahdin region have voted against a monument in nonbinding referendums, although polls have suggested the majority of Maine voters, including a majority in the 2nd District, supported a hypothetical monument designation. Also, the Legislature has passed a resolution opposing the designation.

Poliquin pointed to those votes and community concerns in his Wednesday statement, while also saying he encouraged the Obama administration “to work with the local communities, the state of Maine and our congressional delegation to help create more badly-needed jobs in central Maine.”

Meanwhile, Melcher thinks Cain’s response — even while holding out hope that the designation could create new jobs — nevertheless undercuts Obama’s statement “in which he talked about hearing support from Mainers for the idea.”

“His critics can now fire back that even a pretty liberal Democratic candidate from that district did not think the monument decision was the way to go,” Melcher said.

SKOWHEGAN — Police arrested two people Wednesday after attempting to serve an arrest warrant on Winter Street and being told the person they were looking for was in another state. according to a news release from the Skowhegan Police Department.

Police tried to serve an arrest warrant on Jeremy Britton at 24 Winter St. Britton was wanted on warrants about unpaid fines and failing to appear on a driving offense, according to the release, from Detective Sgt. Josh King. Britton, 25, also is the subject of a warrant from another state relating to a robbery with a bodily injury charge. That charge is non-extraditable, meaning authorities from the state issuing the warrant will not seek to take him back to face the charge, King said.

When police arrived at the home, they were told that Britton was in Arkansas and would be gone for a week, King said. Upon further investigation, Officer CJ Viera established probable cause to believe that Britton was at the Winter Street residence, according to King. The new information allegedly included comments made on Facebook by Lindsey Jarvis, using Britton’s account.

Police returned later in the day and asked again if Britton was home, King said. Jarvis, 34, said he was not there and refused to allow law enforcement inside, according to King. Jarvis was presented with a search warrant and Britton was found in the apartment, King said.

Britton was arrested on the outstanding warrants. Jarvis was arrested on a charge of hindering apprehension or prosecution, according to King. Booking photos of the pair were not immediately available.

IN CLINTON, Wednesday at 7:58 a.m., a traffic hazard was reported on Bangor Road.

2:58 p.m., harassment was reported on Baker Street.

9:25 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Pishon Ferry and Canaan Roads.

IN DALLAS PLANTATION, Thursday at 12:55 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Dallas Hill Road.

IN EUSTIS, Wednesday at 10:16 p.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Old Dead River Road.

IN FAIRFIELD, Wednesday at 8:55 a.m., a motor vehicle burglary was reported on Water Street.

11:35 a.m., a motor vehicle burglary was reported on Kelley Street.

1:19 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken on Old County Road.

2:45 p.m., a scam was reported on Burrill Street.

3:13 p.m., larceny, fraud or forgery was reported on Tardiff Way.

3:51 p.m., a scam was reported on Winter Street.

7:49 p.m., a suspicious person or activity was reported on Main Street.

8:51 p.m., a suspicious person or activity was reported on Military Avenue.

9:05 p.m., larceny, fraud or forgery was reported on Main Street.

Thursday at 12:19 a.m., a suspicious person or activity was reported on Savage Street.

8:42 a.m., a fire was reported on Williams Street.

IN HARTLAND, Wednesday at 12:27 p.m., a suspicious person or activity was reported on Canaan Road.

1:16 p.m., debris or dumping was reported on Pittsfield Avenue.

IN MADISON, Wednesday at 1:26 p.m., a scam was reported on Widgeon Road.

10:35 p.m., a suspicious person or activity was reported on Main Street.

IN NEW VINEYARD, Wednesday at 7:27 a.m., theft or fraud was reported on New Vineyard Road.

IN NORRIDGEWOCK, Wednesday at 11:10 a.m., threatening was reported on Ferry Road.

IN OAKLAND, Wednesday at 6:14 a.m., criminal mischief was reported on Belgrade Road.

8:36 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on High Street.

10:23 a.m., theft was reported on North Alpine Street.

2:58 p.m., a motor vehicle burglary was reported on Kennedy Memorial Drive.

8:48 p.m., suspicious activity was reported at Sawtelle Road and Oak Street.

9:48 p.m., an assault was reported on High Street.

IN PHILLIPS, Wednesday at 11:05 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on River Road.

IN PITTSFIELD, Wednesday at 12:50 p.m., a vehicle fire was reported on Main Street.

2:40 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken on Fairview Street.

7:27 p.m., vandalism was reported on Dyer Court.

IN RANGELEY PLANTATION, Wednesday at 11:44 p.m., a noise complaint was taken on Stephens Road.

IN SKOWHEGAN, Wednesday at 10:04 a.m., larceny, fraud or forgery was reported on Madison Avenue.

11:09 a.m., wires were reported down on Poplar Street.

11:35 a.m., theft was reported on Elm Street.

3:35 p.m., a fire was reported on Water Street.

3:59 p.m., theft was reported on Russell Road.

5:05 p.m., a scam was reported on Waterville Road.

7:26 p.m., a suspicious person or activity was reported on Bloomfield Street.

7:49 p.m., a scam was reported on Lois Lane.

IN SOLON, Wednesday at 9:46 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken on Pleasant Street.

IN VASSALBORO, Wednesday at 11:33 p.m., a suspicious vehicle was reported on Main Street.

IN WATERVILLE, Wednesday at 7:42 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Oakland Court.

11:20 a.m., a motor vehicle burglary was reported on Industrial Road.

1:20 p.m., theft was reported at Radio Shack in Elm Plaza.

1:37 p.m., a burglary was reported on Spring Place.

1:47 p.m.,a disturbance was reported on Carey Lane.

2:02 p.m., harassment was reported on Summer Street.

3:23 p.m., criminal trespassing was reported on The Concourse.

4:06 p.m., harassment was reported in Waterville Commons.

4:51 p.m., theft was reported at Thomas College on West River Road.

6:04 p.m., threatening was reported on Main Street.

6:35 p.m., a drug offense was reported to the Police Department.

7:08 p.m., a disturbance was reported at Countryside Trailer Park on Celtics Drive.

7:56 p.m., criminal trespassing was reported on Temple Street.

8:49 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on High Street.

8:53 p.m., theft was reported at Circle K and Irving on Kennedy Memorial Drive.

8:57 p.m., criminal trespassing was reported on Oak Street.

9:46 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Kelsey Street.

10:24 p.m., criminal mischief was reported at Head of Falls on Front Street.

10:41 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on West River Road.

Thursday at 2:01 a.m., theft was reported at The Big Apple store on Elm Street.

2:53 a.m., criminal mischief was reported on Gilman Street.

3:49 a.m., theft was reported on Elm Street.

IN WILTON, Wednesday at 2:47 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Main Street.

IN WINSLOW, Wednesday at 12:21 p.m., an assault was reported on Wyman Bog Road.

6:37 p.m., fraud or forgery was reported on Sunfish Road.

8:47 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on South Garand Street.

10:35 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Mill Road.

ARRESTS

IN FAIRFIELD, Wednesday at 7:49 p.m., Devin M. Silveira, 30, of Fairfield, was arrested on charges of theft by receiving stolen property, violating a condition of release and unlawful possession of a scheduled drug.

9:30 p.m., James C. Grover, 43, of Benton, was arrested on a charge of operating a vehicle under the influence.

IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, Wednesday at 12:15 p.m., Brian Bitting, 36, of Wilton, was arrested on a charge of aggravated assault.

3:34 p.m., Charles Craig, 29, of Wilton, was arrested on a charge of operating a vehicle with a revoked or suspended license.

6 p.m., Glendon Ladd, 27, of Freeman Township, was arrested on six parole violations.

IN SOMERSET COUNTY, Wednesday at 11:14 a.m., Jason Daniel Trial, 31, of Oakland, was arrested on a charge of burglary.

12:47 p.m., Ricky J. Pedersen, 27, of Hartland, was arrested on a warrant.

4:05 p.m., Jeremy A. Britton, 25, of St. Albans, was arrested on two warrants.

4:43 p.m., Lindsey Ray Jarvis, 34, of Skowhegan, was arrested on a charge of hindering apprehension or prosecution.

7:35 p.m., Angela Hannah Mae Mantha, 37, of Skowhegan, was arrested on probation hold.

IN WATERVILLE, Wednesday at 2:46 p.m., Nicholas A. Zeytoonian, 23, of Waterville, was arrested on two warrants.

IN WINSLOW, Wednesday at 9:54 a.m., Nicholas Aaron Sapiel, 20, of Winslow, was arrested on two warrants.

SUMMONSES

IN FAIRFIELD, Tuesday at 6:50 a.m., Kaela J. Record, 31, of Augusta, was summoned on a charge of possession of a suspended or fictitious license and a criminal charge of operating a vehicle after a suspension.

2:39 p.m., Betty Gean Libby, 39, of Canaan, was summoned on a charge of operating a defective vehicle.

Thursday at 5:23 a.m., Dylan M. Costigan, 28, of Fairfield, was summoned on a charge of motor vehicle speeding by 30 or more mph.

WATERVILLE — Robert Carson already was having a bad summer when he was summoned on a charge of criminal mischief Tuesday night after he allegedly punched a window, severing an artery so severely that he had to be taken by helicopter to a Portland hospital.

Carson also had to be hospitalized twice in July when he was assaulted during arguments, according to police, resulting in charges for others and hospital visits for Carson, according to police Deputy Chief Bill Bonney.

Police on Tuesday responded at 7:30 p.m. to a report of a disturbance on Water Street after Carson had gotten into an argument with his girlfriend, according to Bonney. Carson, 21, of Waterville, allegedly became enraged and was kicking random doors on the street.

On Libby Court, he allegedly punched and broke a window of a building under renovation. The glass cut his arm and severed an artery, causing an arterial bleed, Bonney said. When officers found Carson, they were afraid he was going to bleed out.

“At that point, obviously, preservation of life is the most important thing,” Bonney said.

Officer Scott Dumas wrapped a makeshift tourniquet around Carson’s arm and he was taken to Inland Hospital in Waterville. He was then taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland by a LifeFlight helicopter.

He was in fair condition Tuesday, according to the hospital’s marketing department.

On July 4, Carson, was hit over the head with a metal object, possibly a wrench, around 4 p.m. in The Concourse. Christopher Wildhaber, 19, of Winslow, was charged with aggravated assault, a class B felony, shortly after the attack was reported. Carson may have had previous disputes with his alleged assailant, Bonney said, and was intoxicated at the time.

On July 20, Carson’s neighbor on Moor Street, Ashley Boivin, allegedly stabbed him in the stomach during an argument. The neighborhood has had ongoing disputes, Bonney said. Boivin was charged with elevated aggravated assault, a class A felony.

Leiza Ruest, the mother of a friend Carson was staying with on Moor Street at the time, said she didn’t see what happened but could hear an argument outside between Carson and a group of people she said lived a couple of houses away from her. When she went to check on what happened, Carson was grasping his stomach and said he’d been stabbed.

Carson was charged with criminal mischief, a class D misdemeanor punishable by up to 364 days in jail and a fine up to $2,000.

Carson has a history of convictions, according to Bonney and Morning Sentinel archives, including theft, drug charges and disorderly conduct. One of the disorderly conduct convictions stemmed from a Waterville melee in November 2014, in which a Waterville police sergeant, attempting to get “a large group of drunken, disorderly and uncooperative people” under control on Summer Street, was bitten by a dog. The dog, a pit bull terrier, was seized by the animal control officer the following day. Carson was one of four arrested at the scene. He was convicted later of disorderly conduct and loud noise in a private place and was sentenced to 48 hours in jail.

In December, he was convicted of disorderly conduct, fighting, in connection with an Aug. 12, 2015, incident in Augusta, and sentenced to 72 hours in jail.

Madeline St. Amour — 861-9239

mstamour@centralmaine.com

Twitter: @madelinestamour

AUGUSTA — A Maine State Police officer who fired his gun in Jefferson last week has been authorized to return to work after a standard period of paid, administrative leave for officers involved in shootings.

The officer, Sgt. Jason Madore, fired his weapon at a man who allegedly shot his ex-girlfriend in the arm outside a Jefferson home on Aug. 15. The man, 34-year-old Shane Prior of Cushing, then led troopers on a short car chase that ended just over a mile away when he stopped his car on Route 32 and shot his handgun at them, officials said last week.

Madore fired three to four shots in return, police said.

But the standoff ended when Prior then shot himself in the head, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner determined a day later.

The woman Prior shot in the arm, 30-year-old Michelle Creamer of Cushing, was treated for her injuries that night.

As is standard with any officer-involved shooting in Maine, Madore was placed on paid administrative leave. Two agencies — the Maine State Police and the Office of the Attorney General — are conducting separate investigations into the shooting.

Madore was authorized to return to duty on Wednesday, said Stephen McCausland, a spokesman for the Maine Department of Public Safety. McCausland did not know when Madore’s next shift would be.

On Thursday morning, McCausland said, state police commissioned a panel of the agency’s lieutenants to perform an internal review of the shooting. McCausland did not know how long the review could take.

Information was not available Thursday about the attorney general’s investigation.

Madore is a 12-year veteran of the state police who works for Troop D in Augusta, McCausland said, and he’s a longtime member of the agency’s crisis negotiation team.

On the night of the incident, troopers responded to 130 Somerville Road in Jefferson about 10 p.m. after Creamer called police. She and Prior had just had a heated phone conversation and as she got out of her car, he came out of the woods and grabbed her, pulled her down the driveway and shot her in the arm, police said. She ran into the house and called for help. Prior and Creamer’s two children, ages 6 and 10, were outside the home at the time of the incident but did not see the shooting and were not injured.

When troopers got to the scene, they staged outside the property because Prior was still in the driveway when they arrived. He then fled the scene in his truck and troopers followed him, McCausland said. They pursued Prior for 1.3 miles before he stopped on his own off Route 32, McCausland said.

Prior had a handgun, and he fired a shot in the direction of the troopers, McCausland said, and Madore returned three to four shots.

Prior then turned the gun on himself, dying from “a single, self-inflicted, gunshot wound to the head,” McCausland said shortly after an autopsy of Prior’s body was performed at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

The domestic violence-related shooting echoed other recent Maine cases that have resulted in the deaths of women and children caught in the crossfire.

In 2011 during an eight-day period, two domestic violence attacks in Dexter and Winslow left two women and two children dead. In both cases, the men who killed them also committed suicide.

Domestic violence has been the cause of about half of all homicides in the state over the last couple years, according to data collected and reported by the Maine Domestic Abuse Homicide Review Panel. Between 2014 and 2015, 24 of the state’s 46 homicide victims died at the hands of family members or intimate partners.

Furthermore, perpetrators in 16 cases the group considered for its latest report were more likely to commit suicide, with nine threatening suicide before or after the attack and six committing suicide afterward.

Charles Eichacker — 621-5642

ceichacker@centralmaine.com

Twitter: @ceichacker

A Clinton man was on the run Thursday after allegedly threatening a family member and her daughter and vowing to “take down” police or anyone else who entered the home where the three live on Morrison Avenue in Clinton.

Kennebec County Sheriff Ryan Reardon said the man, Joseph Gagnon, 31, apparently left the home just before police arrived about 1:30 a.m. He is said to be driving a gray 2014 Ford Focus hatchback with Connecticut license plates.

Reardon said Deputy Mike Sayers got a call from a woman at the Gagnon residence who said they had argued and the situation escalated to the point that Gagnon allegedly made threats against her and her young daughter.

“It was suggested that he may be barricaded in the house,” Reardon said.

Three more Kennebec County sheriff’s deputies arrived at the scene, along with two police officers from Fairfield and a Clinton police officer. Police took a couple of hours to set up a perimeter around the house, and when they approached, they found that Gagnon was gone and his car was missing.

Police tried to call Gagnon on his cellphone and attempted to text him, but he did not respond.

Reardon said Gagnon was described by the woman as having been drinking, saying he would “take her down and anyone else who come inside the house.” When asked if he was suicidal, Gagnon reportedly replied that he wanted “to end it.”

Reardon said he didn’t think there was a weapon involved.

Reardon said a warrant was drawn up for Gagnon’s arrest on a charge of domestic violence terrorizing. Gagnon is described as being 6 feet tall, weighing about 170 pounds and having blond hair and blue eyes.

The Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office asks that anyone who sees Gagnon or the car call the Augusta Regional Communications Center at 624-7076 and not approach him.

Doug Harlow — 612-2367

dharlow@centralmaine.com

Twitter:@Doug_Harlow

WATERVILLE — Law enforcement personnel from several area departments stopped by Woodlands Senior Living on West River Road for food and conversation Thursday afternoon, the retirement home’s way of thanking them for the work they do.

“Through conversations with residents and staff, it was brought to our attention that police officers in our communities have been working hard to ensure our safety; however, we haven’t taken the time to thank them,” said Kristen Gilley, director of development, in a news release Wednesday.

Officers from Waterville, Winslow, Fairfield, Oakland, the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office and the Maine State Police were invited to the event, Gilley said. She said many planned to stop by through the two-hour function.

Waterville-based Woodlands has 10 senior residences in six communities — Waterville, Lewiston, Hallowell, Brewer, Rockland and Cape Elizabeth. It is building a 36-bed center in Farmington for people with dementia.

Closed cases for July 18-22, 2016, in Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court:

Matthew Michael Almeida, 30, of Hartland, criminal mischief July 12, 2016, in Hartland; 180-day jail sentence, all but 48 hours suspended, one-year administrative release, $1,000 restitution. Theft by unauthorized use of property July 12, 2016, in Hartland; 48-hour jail sentence. Refusing to submit to arrest or detention July 12, 2016, in Hartland; 48-hour jail sentence. Violating condition of release July 12, 2016, in Hartland; 48-hour jail sentence.

Kevin JW Asher, 25, of Skowhegan, disorderly conduct, offensive words, gestures, April 15, 2015, in Harmony; two-day jail sentence. Domestic violence assault, same date and town; dismissed.

Jason Barnes, 46, of St. Albans, failure to register vehicle May 8, 2016, in Palmyra; dismissed.

Lucien G. Brooks, 47, of Waterville, motor vehicle speeding more than 30 mph over speed limit Nov. 5, 2015, in Fairfield; $500 fine.

Kimberly R. Brown, 43, of Skowhegan, unlawful possession of scheduled drug July 18, 2016, in Skowhegan; $400 fine.

Shauntee Chapman, 26, of Saco, passing stopped school bus Dec. 2, 2015, in Jackman; dismissed.

Jeremy J. Fitzmorris, 39, of Skowhegan, aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs, Nov. 5, 2015, in Madison; $400 fine, 15-year Department of Corrections sentence, all but six years suspended, four-year probation. Unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs, Nov. 5, 2015, in Madison; $400 fine, $400 suspended, five-year Department of Corrections sentence. Unlawful possession of scheduled drug, two counts, same date and town; dismissed.

Kayla E. Fowler, 23, of Vassalboro, use of drug paraphernalia Feb. 20, 2016, in Skowhegan; $300 fine.

Ryan Gilbert, 34, of Skowhegan, motor vehicle speeding more than 30 mph over speed limit May 28, 2015, in Skowhegan; dismissed.

Zachery C. Gilson, 22, of Skowhegan, motor vehicle speeding more than 30 mph over speed limit April 16, 2016, in Anson; dismissed.

Robert B. Gordon Jr., 29, of Anson, unlawful use of bait in artificial-lure-only water July 4, 2016, in Solon;$100 fine.

Douglas E. Guerrette, 33, of Newport, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer April 13, 2016, in Palmyra; 30-day jail sentence.

Howard C. Hatchell, 43, of Madison, operating after habitual offender revocation April 20, 2015, in Fairfield; $500 fine, 30-day jail sentence.

Wayne Hodgdon, 31, of Madison, motor vehicle speeding more than 30 mph over speed limit April 27, 2016, in Madison; dismissed.

Tyler Elroy Huff, 24, of St. Albans, violating condition of release May 16, 2016, in Madison; 48-hour jail sentence. Violating condition of release May 23, 2016, in Madison; 48-hour jail sentence.

Mark Johnson, 71, of Boothbay, unlawful trolling fly July 2, 2016, in Chase Stream Township; $100 fine.

Donald M. Keene, 66, of Skowhegan, operation of defective vehicle April 29, 2016, in Skowhegan; dismissed.

Joseph A. Keene, 33, of Skowhegan, motor vehicle speeding more than 30 mph over the speed limit Dec. 5, 2015, in Madison; dismissed.

Tracy L. Kervin, 45, of Burnham, domestic violence assault May 19, 2016, in Pittsfield; dismissed.

Vin Isles Khade, 39, of Oakland, disorderly conduct, loud noise, private places July 15, 2016, in Norridgewock; 48-hour jail sentence.

Sidell Spencer Lawler, 17, of Embden, violating requirements for number, stickers June 28, 2016, in Embden; $100 fine.

Kelli G. McFarlin, 39, of Newport, theft by receiving stolen property Feb. 29, 2016, in Palmyra; 90-day jail sentence. Violating condition of release Feb. 29, 2016, in Palmyra; 90-day jail sentence.

Christy E. McKeen, 53, of Augusta, motor vehicle speeding more than 30 mph over speed limit Nov. 28, 2015, in Fairfield; dismissed.

Jo Ann McKenney, 63, of Milton, New Hampshire, operating under the influence April 1, 2016, in Fairfield; $500 fine, 150-day license suspension. Use of drug paraphernalia, March 31, 2016, in Fairfield; $300 fine. Unlawful possession of scheduled drug, March 31, 2016, in Fairfield; dismissed.

Charles R. Noble, 66, of Palmyra, burning without permit April 16, 2016, in Palmyra; $100 fine, $1,000 restitution.

Richard Pease, 64, of Fairfield, illegal possession of firearm Nov. 4, 2014, in Fairfield; dismissed.

Richard A. Rush, 42, of Clinton, driving to endanger April 25, 2016, in Norridgewock; $800 fine, 30-day license suspension. Assault, same date and town; dismissed.

Christopher A. Thwing, 28, of Athens, attaching false plates May 16, 2016, in Norridgewock; dismissed.

Kelty K. Wallace, 41, of Pittsfield, operating under the influence, June 6, 2016, in Pittsfield; $500 fine, 180-day jail sentence, all but 10 days suspended, one-year administrative release, 150-day license suspension. Operating under the influence, June 6, 2016, in Pittsfield; $500 fine, 10-day jail sentence, 150-day license suspension. Domestic violence assault, criminal trespass and violation condition of release, same date and town; dismissed.

Benjamin R. Warrell, 17, of Skowhegan, motor vehicle speeding more than 30 mph over speed limit April 25, 2016, in Skowhegan; dismissed.

James Williams, 44, of Detroit, failure to register vehicle Nov. 9, 2015, in Detroit; dismissed.

The entry for Robert B. Gordon Jr. has been corrected.

AUGUSTA

Wednesday at 7 a.m., criminal trespassing was reported on Capitol Street.

7:18 a.m., a mental health and well-being check was performed on Old Belgrade Road.

9:12 a.m., a well-being check was performed on Jefferson Street.

9:31 a.m., disorderly conduct was reported on Federal Street.

10:34 a.m., a mental health and well-being check was performed on Leighton Road.

11:04 a.m., fraud was reported on Ryan Court.

12:30 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Cathy Street.

12:51 p.m., a well-being check was performed on South Belfast Avenue.

3:15 p.m., simple assault was reported on Tibbetts Street.

3:17 p.m., a well-being check was performed on State Street.

3:18 p.m., traffic light problems were reported at Western Avenue and Edison Drive.

3:58 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Townsend Road and Marketplace Drive.

5:02 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Eastern Avenue.

5:29 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Chapel Street.

5:38 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Capitol Street.

6:33 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Civic Center Drive.

7:09 p.m., a well-being check was performed on Old Belgrade Road.

7:16 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Bridge Street.

7:19 p.m., a mental health and well-being check was performed on Cony Street.

7:36 p.m., indecency was reported on Bennett Street.

8:57 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Summer Haven Road.

10:38 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Northern Avenue.

Thursday at 1:47 a.m., disorderly conduct was reported on Water Street.

3:24 a.m., a suspicious vehicle was reported on Winthrop Street.

6:11 a.m., a well-being check was performed on Western Avenue.

CHELSEA

Wednesday at 2:38 p.m., trespassing was reported on Eastern Avenue.

HALLOWELL

Wednesday at 3:11 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Reservoir Road.

5:43 p.m., a traffic hazard was reported on Water Street.

7:46 p.m., a well-being check was reported on Winthrop Street.

7:57 p.m., criminal trespassing was reported on Beacon Road.

WINTHROP

Wednesday at 8:46 p.m., a suspicious person was reported on Norcross Point.

ARREST

GARDINER

Wednesday at 7:05 a.m., Kyle Victor Crooker, 33, of Gardiner was arrested on a warrant on Mudawg Road.

Moose aren’t usually on the roster of animals featured at the annual Windsor Fair, which begins this Sunday and continues through Labor Day.

And chances are there won’t be any that make it onto the fairgrounds this year. But those who come to the fair Friday, Sept. 2, just might be tricked — or treated — into thinking there are moose roaming the grounds.

That’s because the fair’s newest event will be demonstrations from a group that offers moose-calling shows and lessons across the state. At 5 p.m. that day, the group will hold a moose-calling contest.

“They’ve never been to the fair, and we thought it would be interesting,” said Tom Foster, president of the Windsor Fair.

Then he clarified, “We’re hoping there won’t be any moose that show up at the fairgrounds.”

The fair also will include daily harness horse racing, food vendors, livestock demonstrations, tractor pulls and pie-eating contests. There will be woodsmen demonstrations on Monday, monster truck shows on Sept. 3 and 4, a performance by an Elton John tribute band followed by a fireworks show on Wednesday and a veterans ceremony on Thursday.

The cost of admission varies by day but is typically $8 or $9 for adults. Those under 16 can enter the fair for free. Those older than 60 will be able to enter the fair for $3 on Monday and Thursday, which are seniors citizens days. Season passes are available to fairgoers for $55.

Foster, the fair president, said the rite of summer usually attracts 100,000 to 150,000 visitors during its nine-day run. He pointed out that the weather forecast is looking “fantastic” for the opening day, Sunday.

“Obviously it’s an outdoor event, so it’s very dependent on the weather,” Foster said. “The forecast looks good, and as long as the weather is good, we’ll have a good fair. If it’s raining, it hurts us. But we’re all ready.”

The fair organizers have spent a couple thousand dollars on less flashy improvements at the fairgrounds, Foster noted. Those improvements include handrails in the grandstand and new fencing along the racetrack.

Charles Eichacker — 621-5642

ceichacker@centralmaine.com

Twitter: @ceichacker

AUGUSTA — Police have charged a Wayne man with indecent conduct after he allegedly tried to expose himself to children last week at Eastside Boat Landing Park.

David Smith, 65, of Wayne, was issued the summons after police investigated reports that a man had exposed himself around 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 in the Augusta park.

Children were playing in the area at the time of the incident, said Deputy Chief Jared Mills, of the Augusta Police Department, in a news release Friday morning.

According to several witnesses interviewed by police, Smith’s intent appeared to be exposing himself to the children, Mills said in response to emailed questions.

“The case was highly publicized on social media,” Mills added.

Officer Laura Drouin initially responded to the incident and interviewed witnesses there, said Mills, but Drouin and officers with the Maine State Police were unable to locate Smith.

Detective Jesse Brann was assigned to the case, Mills said. Smith was charged Thursday with indecent conduct after Brann found and interviewed him.

Augusta police were not able to provide a mug shot of Smith.

IN ANSON, Friday at 12:24 a.m., a suspicious person or activity was reported on Main Street.

IN BINGHAM, Friday at 12:48 a.m., a disturbance was reported on Owens Street.

IN CANAAN, Thursday at 3:35 p.m., a suspicious person or activity was reported on Main Street.

4:15 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Main Street.

IN CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Thursday at 12:44 p.m., a hazardous materials incident was reported on Allagash Drive.

IN CLINTON, Thursday at 11:38 a.m., fraud or forgery was reported to the Police Department.

2:28 p.m., harassment was reported on Evergreen Terrace.

3:05 p.m., harassing or obscene calls were reported on Park Avenue.

7:24 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on High Street.

IN DALLAS PLANTATION, Thursday at 12:55 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Dallas Hill Road.

8:44 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Stratton Road.

IN FAIRFIELD, Thursday at noon, threatening was reported on Water Street.

12:09 p.m., a motor vehicle burglary was reported on West Street.

2 p.m., a scam was reported on Back Road.

2:44 p.m., a suspicious person or activity was reported on Kelley Street.

Friday at 12:40 a.m., a suspicious person or activity was reported on High Street.

8:32 a.m., a harassment complaint was taken at Police Plaza.

IN FARMINGTON, Thursday at 8:09 p.m., theft or fraud was reported on Broadway.

IN HARTLAND, Friday at 1:52 a.m., a hazardous materials incident was reported on Main Street.

IN KINGFIELD, Thursday at 2:21 p.m., fraud was reported on Cedar Street.

IN MADISON, Thursday at 11:39 a.m., a disturbance was reported on Park Street.

IN MERCER, Thursday at 3:23 p.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Main Street.

IN NEWPORT, Thursday at 9:49 p.m., a structure fire was reported on Murray Road.

IN PHILLIPS, Thursday at 7:47 a.m., vandalism was reported on Dodge Road.

11:23 a.m., theft or fraud was reported on Main Street.

IN PITTSFIELD, Thursday at 11:42 a.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Stinson Street.

IN RIPLEY, Thursday at 9:48 p.m., theft was reported on West Ripley Road.

IN SKOWHEGAN, Thursday at 11:24 a.m., a suspicious person or activity was reported on Judkins Court.

11:53 a.m., a bail violation was reported on Joyce Street.

1:41 p.m., a fire was reported on Water Street.

1:59 p.m., a motor vehicle burglary was reported on Canaan Road.

2 p.m., a fire was reported on Water Street.

2:44 p.m., a suspicious person or activity was reported on Kelley Street.

4:09 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken on Water Street.

5:12 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken on North Avenue.

6:01 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken on North Avenue.

8:46 p.m., a suspicious person or activity was reported on Coburn Avenue.

IN ST. ALBANS, Thursday at 8:46 a.m., theft was reported on Melody Lane.

IN STARKS, Thursday at 10:47 a.m., wires were reported down on Anson Road.

IN WATERVILLE, Thursday at 8:32 a.m., harassment was reported on Kennedy Memorial Drive.

11:22 a.m., criminal trespassing was reported in the Concourse.

11:45 a.m., fraud or forgery was reported on Gritty Lane.

2:08 p.m., bad checks were reported at Waterville City Hall on Common Street.

3:43 p.m., theft was reported on High Street.

5:45 p.m., suspicious activity was reported at Autumn and Sherwin Streets.

6:34 p.m., a disturbance was reported on College Avenue.

6:36 p.m., threatening was reported on Summer Street.

9 p.m., theft was reported on Ash Street.

10:40 p.m., a noise complaint was taken on College Avenue.

11:43 p.m., theft was reported on Moor Street.

Friday at 12:05 a.m., a noise complaint was taken on Gray Street.

12:42 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Water Street.

IN WILTON, Thursday at 2:28 p.m., an assault was reported on Main Street.

4:02 p.m., a noise complaint was taken on Birch Street.

7:02 p.m., a noise complaint was taken on Main Street.

IN WINSLOW, Thursday at 3:37 p.m., fraud or forgery was reported on Baker Street.

6:38 p.m., a robbery was reported on Second Street.

10:05 p.m., suspicious activity was reported in Fort Halifax Park on Bay Street.

ARRESTS

IN CLINTON, Thursday at 6:09 p.m., Charles S. McIntyre, 64, of Clinton, was arrested on a charge of failing to register or update information.

IN FAIRFIELD, Thursday at 11:52 p.m., Pehry McLellan, 22, of Fairfield, was arrested on a warrant.

IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, Thursday at 3:14 p.m., Kelly Sabin, 48, of Wilton, was arrested on probation hold and a charge of domestic violence assault.

8 p.m., Shawn Kelley, 57, of Jay, was arrested on charges of operating a vehicle under the influence with two prior offenses and operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked license.

8:14 p.m., Nicholas Smiley, 25, of Phillips, was arrested on probation hold.

IN OAKLAND, Thursday at 5:50 p.m., Amanda Marie Jolly, 29, of Oakland, was arrested on a warrant.

IN SOMERSET COUNTY, Thursday at 1:55 p.m., Miranda Torres, 18, of Pittsfield, was arrested on a charge of domestic violence assault.

A 13-year-old Gardiner boy who allegedly stole a minivan and led police on a high-speed car chase Thursday morning from Hallowell to Gardiner was arrested in Gardiner on several charges.

The chase began about 4 a.m. Thursday after a Hallowell police officer saw the 2010 Honda minivan heading south at a high rate of speed, said Chief Eric Nason, of the Hallowell Police Department.

It ended 6 miles later after the boy drove through Farmingdale at speeds upward of 90 mph, crossed into Gardiner, drove in various directions there, then abandoned the vehicle on a walking path at the city boat landing, Nason said.

Officers from Hallowell and Gardiner police and Maine State Police pursued the boy and found him elsewhere in Gardiner, Nason said. They arrested him on charges of driving to endanger, operating without a license, theft by unauthorized use of property and eluding a police officer.

After his arrest, the boy was taken to the Gardiner Police Department.

It was not the first time in recent memory that boys were arrested on charges of vehicle theft in that part of Kennebec County. In June, police accused two 15-year-old boys — one from Farmingdale, one from Whitefield — of stealing eight cars over a period of one week. They allegedly stole most of the cars from Farmingdale and one from Litchfield.

Charles Eichacker — 621-5642

ceichacker@centralmaine.com

Twitter: @ceichacker

WILTON — A Wilton man was arrested twice this week for allegedly assaulting two elderly men who lived with him, including a family member and a veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Brian Bitting, 36 of Wilton, was arrested at 9:25 p.m. Aug. 20 on a charge of domestic violence assault after the veteran reported to police that Bitting had abused the relative who had been living with him.

Bitting was released from jail on $250 cash bail the same day as his arrest.

Wilton police arrested Bitting again about 12:15 p.m. Wednesday and charged with him aggravated assault, after the veteran told police Bitting had choked him in a previous incident, Officer Brian Lynch said Friday.

Wilton police Chief Heidi Wilcox said in published reports Thursday that both victims are dependent on care and have limited resources. She told the Sun Journal newspaper, of Lewiston, the veteran was been taken to a shelter.

She said police were told the veteran’s dog was kicked across a room. She said the dog has been removed from the home until housing can be found for the owner.

Bitting is being held at the Franklin County Jail. His bail has not been set.

Lauren Abbate — 861-9252

labbate@centralmaine.com

Twitter: @Lauren_M_Abbate

WILTON — A Wilton woman arrested Tuesday is charged with assaulting a child under the age of 6.

Cassandra Lamoureaux, 28, of Wilton, is accused of spanking a child who was under her care, allegedly leaving marks on the child’s body, Wilton police Officer Brian Lynch said Friday.

Given that the child Lamoureaux harmed was under the age of 6, the assault charge against her was elevated to a felony.

Lynch said police were made aware of the assault through a referral, and that the child was taken to the hospital to be evaluated medically.

Lamoureaux is being held at the Franklin County Jail in lieu of $500 cash bail.