IN CANAAN, Friday at 7:39 a.m., police were called to assist another agency on Main Street.

IN FAIRFIELD, Friday at 8:50 a.m., police were called to assist another agency on Main Street.

Saturday at 3:55 a.m., a harassment complaint was taken from Old County Road.

IN HARTLAND, Friday at 12:48 p.m., a report of a burglary was investigated on Breakneck Lane.

IN MADISON, Friday a scam was reported on Weston Avenue.

11:55 p.m., a harassment complaint was investigated on Maple Street.

4:23 p.m., a theft was reported on Lower Mills Road.

IN OAKLAND, Friday at 3:59 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Belgrade Road.

IN PALMYRA, Saturday at 1:03 a.m., police were called to assist another agency on Main Street.

IN SKOWHEGAN, Friday at 1:19 a.m., a warning was issued after a report of disorderly conduct on Fairview Avenue.

7:52 a.m., police were called to assist another agency on Chestnut Street.

9:33 a.m., police made an arrest after a complaint about trespassing at Fairgrounds Market Place.

9:42 a.m., police investigated a noise complaint on Water Street.

1:05 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Madison Avenue.

1:38 p.m., a burglary was reported on Whittemore Hill Road.

2:25 p.m., police made an arrest after a report of a disturbance on North Avenue.

2:33 p.m., police were called to assist another agency on Waterville Road.

4:39 p.m., a report of shoplifting was investigated at Fairgrounds Market Place.

5:42 p.m., an assault was reported on Madison Avenue.

Saturday at 12:10 a.m., a disturbance was reported on Main Street.

2:24 a.m., a warning was issued following a report of a domestic disturbance on Waterville Road.

3:04 a.m., police were called to assist another agency on Water Street.

4:14 a.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Madison Avenue.

IN SOLON, Saturday at 1:44 a.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on North Main Street.

IN WATERVILLE, Friday at 9:52 a.m., police were called to assist another agency on Interstate 95.

10:01 a.m., a theft was reported at a tire store on Drummond Avenue.

10:51 a.m., a disturbance was reported on Carey Lane.

12:13 p.m., a report of an assault was investigated on Front Street.

12:55 p.m., an accident causing injury was reported on Front Street.

1:02 p.m., a disturbance was reported at an auto parts store on Main Street.

1:19 p.m., police made arrests after the execution of a drugs and firearms search warrant at the Home Place Inn on College Avenue.

4:43 p.m., harassing or obscene phone calls were reported on Gray Street.

10:07 p.m., police made an arrest after a call about a fight on Water Street.

10:16 p.m., another call about a fight was taken from The Concourse.

11:40 p.m., police made a warrant arrest during a traffic stop on Appleton Street.

Saturday at 2:06 a.m., police had 34 motor vehicles towed from The Concourse for snow removal.

ARRESTS

IN WATERVILLE, Friday at 2:41 p.m., Meaghan Strickland, 28, of Waterville, was arrested on College Avenue on a variety of drugs, firearms and other charges.

2:41 p.m., Jai Lebron, 36, of East Dixfield, was arrested on College Avenue on a variety of drugs, firearms and other charges.

8:17 p.m., Charles Santana, 28, a transient, was arrested on Water Street on two warrants.

Nicholas Ruest, 26, of Waterville, was arrested on Water Street on a warrant.

Saturday at 10:04 a.m., Tony Glidden, 28, of Fairfield, was arrested on Mount Pleasant Street on two warrants.

SKOWHEGAN — A Warren man was arrested Friday night after police and emergency personnel were sent to West Front Street in response to a report of a drug overdose.

An employee at West Front Market contacted the Somerset County Regional Communications Center just before 9 p.m. to report the medical emergency, according to Detective Katelyn Nichols, of the Skowhegan Police Department.

West Front Street was ablaze with red and blue lights in a light snow, observers said.

Robert David Hamilton, 36, of Warren, suffered from a drug overdose but survived, Nichols said. He was taken to Redington-Fairview General Hospital, where he was treated.

He later was arrested for violating his probation. He remained held without bail Saturday at the Somerset County Jail in East Madison.

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SKOWHEGAN — Closed cases for Jan. 16-20, 2017, in Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court.

Dennis M. Almeida, 33, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, possession of marijuana, up to 1 1/4 ounce, Nov. 25, 2016, in Madison; $350 fine.

Mark A. Anil-Sullivan, 74, of Skowhegan, criminal trespassing and violating condition of release, Nov. 13, 2016, in Skowhegan, dismissed.

Ashley L. Antonino, 32, of Plymouth, two counts unlawful possession of scheduled drug, Dec. 2, 2016, in Hartland, dismissed.

Justin L.H. Baker, 20, of Bingham, domestic violence terrorizing Jan. 11, 2016, in Bingham, dismissed.

Nathan M. Bradeen, 37, of Bar Harbor, operating under the influence July 24, 2016, in Fairfield; $700 fine, seven-day jail sentence, three-year license and registration suspension.

David A. Bruso, 50, of Fairfield, violating condition of release Jan. 18, 2017, in Fairfield; 48-hour jail sentence.

Lloyd A. Burnham Jr., 41, of Dexter, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer Jan. 19, 2015, in Fairfield; 60-day jail sentence, $75 restitution.

Adam Cates, 27, of Skowhegan, sexual exploitation of a minor July 29, 2016, in Skowhegan, dismissed.

Wayne P. Doane, 57, of Exeter, operating under the influence Aug. 27, 2016, in Pittsfield; $500 fine, four-day jail sentence, 150-day license suspension, $15,225.48 restitution.

Sarah C. Double, 26, of Greenbush, permitting attachment of false plates July 7, 2016, in Palmyra, dismissed.

Pamela Everett, 56, of Skowhegan, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer Nov. 8, 2016, in Skowhegan; 72-hour jail sentence, $5 restitution.

Shawn J. Goodridge, 46, of Skowhegan, refusing to submit to arrest or detention, physical force Jan. 19, 2017, in Skowhegan; seven-day jail sentence; disorderly conduct, loud unreasonable noise Jan. 19, 2017, in Skowhegan; seven-day jail sentence; assault Jan. 19, 2017, in Skowhegan; $300 fine, seven-day jail sentence. Assault on an officer, same date and town, dismissed.

Adam Johnson, 25, of St. Albans, criminal threatening Aug. 26, 2016, in St. Albans; 21-day jail sentence.

David A. Kirouac, 51, of Hobe Sound, Florida, operating under the influence Dec. 4, 2016, in Mercer; $500 fine, two-day jail sentence, 150-day license suspension; failing to stop for an officer Dec. 4, 2016, in Mercer; 48-hour jail sentence. Driving to endanger, same date and town, dismissed.

David C. Lary, 68, of Palmyra, illegal transportation of animal or bird Nov. 4, 2016, in Palmyra; $100 fine.

Dennis K. Moody, 70, of Fairfield, operating while license suspended or revoked Sept. 30, 2016, in Fairfield; $250 fine. Operating while license suspended or revoked Aug. 19, 2016, in Fairfield, dismissed.

David J. Mullins, 60, of Athens, operating under the influence Nov. 27, 2016, in Athens; $700 fine, 180-day jail sentence with all but seven days suspended, one-year probation, three-year license and registration suspended. Operating vehicle without license — conditions/restrictions Nov. 27, 2016, in Athens, dismissed.

Phillip C. Newcomb, 68, of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, failing to provide and display registration Jan. 2, 2017, in Parlin Pond Township; $100 fine.

Jamie Dean Pomeroy, 40, of Solon, motor vehicle speeding more than 30 mph over speed limit

Dylan Seely, 23, of Falmouth, motor vehicle speeding more than 30 mph over speed limit March 13, 2016, in Fairfield; $400 fine.

Curtis E. Sheridan, 37, of St. Albans, domestic violence assault Nov. 20, 2016, in St. Albans; 364-day jail sentence with all but nine days suspended, two-year probation. Violating condition of release Jan. 11, 2017, in St. Albans; six-day jail sentence; violating condition of release Jan. 11, 2017, in St. Albans; six-day jail sentence.

Danielle K. Smith, 31, of Skowhegan, operating while license suspended or revoked Sept. 4, 2015, in Fairfield; $250 fine; unlawful possession of scheduled drug Nov. 26, 2016, in Skowhegan; $400 fine, 48-hour jail sentence; violating condition of release Nov. 26, 2016, in Skowhegan; 48-hour jail sentence.

Basil J. Stratton, 32, of Fairfield, unlawful cutting of trees Nov. 5, 2015, in Fairfield, dismissed.

Michael R. Thomas, 65, of Monmouth, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer Aug. 29, 2016, in Palmyra, dismissed.

Tyler D. Tibbetts, 21, of Carmel, aggravated criminal mischief Dec. 31, 2015, in Pittsfield; two-year Department of Corrections sentence all suspended, two-year probation, $7,400.52 restitution; criminal mischief Dec. 31, 2015, in Pittsfield; four-month jail sentence; criminal mischief Dec. 31, 2015, in Pittsfield; four-month jail sentence.

AUGUSTA — Here is a list of cases closed Feb. 2-8, 2017, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.

Vastie Adams, 66, of Waterville, keeping dangerous dog Dec. 16, 2016, in Waterville; $250 fine, $1,000 restitution. Violation rabies prevention, chapter 720, and keeping unlicensed dog, same date and town, dismissed.

Christian Arsenault, 27, of Winslow, operating vehicle without license Dec. 9, 2016, in Winslow; $100 fine.

Elijah Ashley, 20, of Augusta, operating vehicle without license Dec. 11, 2016, in Gardiner; $150 fine.

Jennifer Avery, 34, of Waterville, operating while license suspended or revoked Dec. 30, 2016, in Waterville; $500 fine.

Tricia L. Barry, 43, of Augusta, violating condition of release Jan. 19, 2017, in Augusta, dismissed.

Cassie M. Bates, 24, of Oakland, failure to register vehicle Dec. 27, 2016, in Oakland, dismissed.

Adam Bindar, 23, of Bridgewater, rule violation, Dec. 20, 2016, in Augusta; $250 fine.

Ashley A. Bishop, 26, of Canaan, operating while license suspended or revoked Dec. 8, 2016, in Waterville; $500 fine.

Michael A. Boilard, 26, of Wayne, operating under the influence Aug. 20, 2016, in Winthrop; $700 fine.

Kristian V. Broz, 40, of Oakland, fish violation of number, amount, weight or size Dec. 23, 2016, in Belgrade; $180 fine.

Dawn Cynthia Bryant, 39, of Fairfield, failure to register vehicle Dec. 18, 2016, in Waterville, dismissed.

Lisa A. Burnham, 51, of Wiscasset, driving to endanger May 21, 2016, in Gardiner, dismissed.

Travis Burns, 42, of Pittston, operating while license suspended or revoked Sept. 27, 2016, in Augusta, dismissed.

Steven C. Cagle, 31, of Bath, failing to inform law enforcement of concealed handgun Dec. 8, 2016, in Clinton; $100 fine. Use of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana, up to 1 1/4 ounce, same date and town, dismissed.

Paul A. Campbell IV, 20, of Burnham, operating while license suspended or revoked Dec. 30, 2016, in Clinton, dismissed.

Michael Caron, 30, of Belgrade, operating under the influence Dec. 22, 2016, in Augusta; $700 fine.

Camille Lee Carter, 43, of Chelsea, criminal trespass March 30, 2016, in Chelsea, dismissed.

Pablo Castro, 19, of Darien, Connecticut, minor possessing liquor Nov. 12, 2016, in Waterville, dismissed.

Holly Chamberlain, 41, of Waterville, operating after registration suspended Dec. 14, 2016, in Waterville, dismissed.

Ross J. Chicoine, 26, of Livermore, motor vehicle speeding more than 30 mph over speed limit Aug. 30. 2016, in Fayette, dismissed.

Lawrence J. Church Jr., 29, of Sumner, operating after habitual offender revocation Jan. 2, 2017, in Augusta; $500 fine, 30-day jail sentence; attaching false plates Jan. 2, 2017, in Augusta; 30-day jail sentence; theft by unauthorized taking or transfer Jan. 2, 2017, in Winthrop; 30-day jail sentence.

Tabitha Colby, 27, of Sabattus, operating under the influence Sept. 7, 2016, in Monmouth; $500 fine, 48-hour jail sentence, 150-day license suspension.

Michael Columbia, 25, of Vassalboro, failure to register vehicle Dec. 9, 2016, in Waterville, dismissed.

Jeffery B. Davidson, 23, of South China, possession of marijuana, up to 1 1/4 ounce, Aug. 26, 2016, in Chelsea, dismissed.

Justin A. Degreenia, 27, of Augusta, operating while license suspended or revoked June 13, 2016, in Augusta, dismissed. Operating while license suspended or revoked Sept. 13, 2016, in West Gardiner; $500 fine; violating condition of release Sept. 13, 2016, in West Gardiner; $200 fine.

Dakota K. Dunphy, 23, of Ellsworth, operating while license suspended or revoked Nov. 2, 2016, in Sidney; $750 fine.

Joshua Dwelley, 25, of Vassalboro, possession of marijuana, up to 1 1/4 ounce, Dec. 12, 2016, in Winslow; $350 fine. Use of drug paraphernalia, same date and town, dismissed.

Damion M. Dyer, 39, of Waterville, operating under the influence Dec. 18, 2016, in Waterville; $500 fine, 150-day license suspension.

Joshua G. Farmer, 35, of Concord Township, failure to register vehicle Dec. 19, 2016, in Winslow; $100 fine.

Kyle M. Foyt-Bridges, 24, of Winthrop, assault July 18, 2015, in Winthrop; $300 fine, two-day jail sentence; refusing to submit to arrest or detention physical force July 18, 2015, in Winthrop; five-day jail sentence.

James E. Glidden, 34, of Montville, operating under the influence Dec. 24, 2016, in China; $500 fine.

Richard Glidden, 38, of Augusta, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer Dec. 8, 2016, in Augusta; $200 fine.

Natasha Grimshaw, 22, of Augusta, failing to notify of motor vehicle accident Dec. 4, 2016, in Augusta; $250 fine.

Caleb Hall, 20, of Vienna, violating condition of release Nov. 23, 2016, in Vienna; $100 fine; failing to timely register bear, deer, moose, turkey Nov. 23, 2016, in Vienna; $300 fine; hunting antlerless deer without permit Nov. 23, 2016, in Vienna; $300 fine. Possessing unregistered deer, same date and town, dismissed.

Damian B. Hernandez, 30, of Augusta, assault May 19, 2016, in Augusta, dismissed.

Kenneth W. Hoegen, 28, of New Portland, operating vehicle without license Dec. 19, 2016, in Waterville, dismissed.

Benjamin J. Howard, 39, of Winslow, operating while license suspended or revoked Dec. 15, 2016, in Winslow; $500 fine.

Joshua M. Howard, 19, of Dresden, operating vehicle without license Nov. 29, 2016, in Sidney; $150 fine.

Samuel W. Howard, 18, of Pittston, operating under the influence Aug. 13, 2016, in Gardiner; $600 fine, 150-day license suspension.

Garrett M. Hunter, 34, of Augusta, operating under the influence Dec. 17, 2016, in Waterville; $500 fine, 48-hour jail sentence, 150-day license suspension.

Charles T. Jackson, 20, of Yarmouth, driving to endanger July 6, 2015, in Augusta; $575 fine.

Craig G. Johnson, 24, of Boston, Massachusetts, possession of marijuana, up to 1 1/4 ounce, Dec. 31, 2016, in Waterville; $350 fine.

Karen A. Kearney, 46, of Randolph, failure to register vehicle Sept. 11, 2016, in Hallowell, dismissed.

Julie Keay, 30, of Albion, failing to inform law enforcement of concealed handgun Dec. 1, 2016, in Clinton; $100 fine. Possession of marijuana, up to 1 1/4 ounce, same date and town, dismissed.

Jessica M. Labreck, 34, of Skowhegan, operating while license suspended or revoked Dec. 11, 2016, in Clinton; $500 fine.

Jennifer Lavallee, 41, of West Gardiner, driving to endanger Nov. 5, 2015, in Gardiner; $575 fine.

June M. Laverdiere, 50, of Clinton, allowing minor to operate in violation of chapter Dec. 6, 2016, in Clinton; $100 fine.

James Henry Laverpoool Jr., 35, of Brooklyn, New York, possession of marijuana, up to 1 1/4 ounce, Dec. 15, 2016, in Benton; $350 fine.

Eric D. Leighton, 28, of Skowhegan, operating vehicle without license Dec. 14, 2016, in Belgrade; $100 fine.

Selena Liebowitz, 21, of Winslow, operating under the influence Dec. 19, 2016, in Winslow; $500 fine, 150-day license suspension.

Kenneth H. Linscott, 57, of Waterville, operating while license suspended or revoked Dec. 7, 2016, in Waterville; $500 fine.

Curtis Ludwig, 25, of Biddeford, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer Nov. 4, 2015, in Chelsea, dismissed.

Jose H. Lugo, 34, of Winslow, failure to register vehicle Dec. 22, 2016, in Winslow; $100 fine.

Sophia Macfarlane, 33, of Augusta, three counts unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs Nov. 9, 2015, Nov. 12, 2015, and Nov. 13, 2015, in Vassalboro, dismissed.

James Leroy Mayo II, 45, of Skowhegan, assault March 26, 2016, in Augusta; $300 fine, $300 suspended, five-year all suspended Department of Corrections sentence, two-year probation; assault March 26, 2016, in Augusta; $300 fine, $300 suspended, five-year all suspended Department of Corrections sentence, two-year probation.

Timothy R. McFarland, 29, of Augusta, unlawful possession of scheduled drug Dec. 6, 2016, in Augusta, dismissed.

Dustin McKenney, 24, of Skowhegan, operating while license suspended or revoked Dec. 6, 2016, in Waterville; $500 fine.

Jonathan Ashley Mead, 35, of Gardiner, operating under the influence Oct. 13, 2016, in Augusta; $500 fine, 10-day jail sentence, 150-day license suspension.

Ryan R. Michaud, 25, of Waterville, possession of marijuana, up to 1 1/4 ounce, and use of drug paraphernalia, Dec. 17, 2016, in Waterville, dismissed.

James A. Millett, 48, of Winslow, violating condition of release Dec. 3, 2016, in Winslow, dismissed.

Tracy L. Moody, 36, of Norridgewock, operating vehicle without license Dec. 18, 2016, in Waterville; $100 fine.

Justin D. Moore, 33, of Waterville, operating while license suspended or revoked Dec. 25, 2016, in Waterville; $250 fine. Operating while license suspended or revoked Jan. 11, 2017, in Clinton; $500 fine.

Ryan D. Morgan, 22, of Litchfield, operating while license suspended or revoked Oct. 17, 2014, in Gardiner, dismissed.

Lisa M. Morin, 53, of Waterville, misuse of public benefits instrument July 13, 2016, in Waterville; $200 fine, $501.97 restitution.

Brandi L. Morse, 36, of Troy, forgery April 27, 2015, in Waterville, dismissed.

Kirk Mullen, 37, of Oakland, disorderly conduct, loud noise, private place Dec. 10, 2016, in Oakland; $200 fine. Violating suspended or revoked license Dec. 23, 2016, in Belgrade; $150 fine.

Steven C. Newell, 51, of Smithfield, failure to register vehicle Dec. 31, 2016, in Oakland; $100 fine.

Michael Nigro, 19, of Waterville, use of drug paraphernalia Dec. 30, 2016, in Waterville, dismissed.

Ramon Joaquin Nunez, 61, of Augusta, violating condition of release Jan. 20, 2017, in Augusta, dismissed.

Kerbie A. O’Connor, 26, of Winthrop, operating while license suspended or revoked Aug. 9, 2016, in Gardiner, dismissed.

Colleen M. O’Donnell, 20, of Waterville, minor consuming liquor Aug. 12, 2016, in Waterville, dismissed.

Michael O’Neil, 22, of Waterville, attaching false plates Dec. 12, 2016, in Waterville; $100 fine.

Jessica L. Pagliaroli, 27, of Gardiner, unlawful possession of scheduled drug June 20, 2015, in Augusta; $400 fine. Unlawful possession of scheduled drug, same date and town, dismissed.

Jessica L. Parsons, 34, of Sidney, New Hampshire, failing to make oral or written accident report Oct. 1, 2016, in Waterville, dismissed.

Eric Pelletier, 44, of Waterville, possession of marijuana, up to 1 1/4 ounce, Dec. 15, 2016, in Waterville, dismissed.

Jasmine V. Pelton, 21, of Livermore Falls, use of drug paraphernalia Nov. 4, 2016, in Manchester, dismissed.

Tyler Poirier, 28, of Winslow, operating unregistered snowmobile Jan. 1, 2017, in Winslow; $200 fine.

Shannon Lee Potter, 38, of Waterville, possession of marijuana, up to 1 1/4 ounce, and use of drug paraphernalia, Dec. 24, 2016, in Waterville, dismissed.

Craig S. Preo, 53, of Windsor, operating after habitual offender revocation Feb. 26, 2016, in Monmouth; $1,000 fine, 60-day jail sentence. Violating condition of release Dec. 1, 2016, in Augusta; 45-day jail sentence; attaching false plates Dec. 1, 2016, in Augusta; 45-day jail sentence.

Jaquan Pugh, 27, of Waterville, operating vehicle without license Dec. 18, 2016, in Waterville; $100 fine.

Brian J. Reagan, 44, of Appleton, operating under the influence Aug. 31, 2016, in Gardiner; $500 fine.

Justin Reed, 32, of Bowdoin, unlawful possession of scheduled drug March 31, 2016, in West Gardiner, dismissed.

John A. Ricci, 56, of Starks, unlawful possession of scheduled drug March 13, 2015, in Sidney; $1,000 fine; criminal forfeiture of $5,908.

Dale Robbins, 37, of Corinna, domestic violence assault Nov. 27, 2016, in Augusta; 364-day jail sentence with all but 49 days suspended, two-year probation.

Rebecca Robertson, 35, of North Monmouth, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer Sept. 19, 2015, in Augusta, dismissed.

Autym L. Robinson, 21, of Chelsea, criminal mischief Sept. 3, 2016, in Winthrop, dismissed.

Steven Rodrigue, 28, of Clinton, possession of marijuana, up to 1 1/4 ounce, and use of drug paraphernalia, Nov. 21, 2016, in Clinton, dismissed.

Nostore Roman, 20, of Littleton, New Hampshire, possession of marijuana, up to 1 1/4 ounce, Aug. 16, 2016, in Augusta, dismissed.

Samuel B. Rooney, 29, of Fairfield, failure to register vehicle Oct. 25, 2016, in Winslow; $100 fine.

Richard L. Servadio, 18, of Lewiston, minor consuming liquor Nov. 18, 2016, in Waterville, dismissed.

Christopher E. Smedberg, 27, of Shawmut, operating while license suspended or revoked Dec. 10, 2016, in Waterville; $250 fine.

Jessica L. Smiley, 22, of Waterville, operating vehicle without license Dec. 9, 2016, in Waterville, dismissed.

Aaron L. Smith, 36, of Rome, attaching false plates Dec. 29, 2016, in Waterville; $150 fine.

Michaela Smith, 21, of Bridgton, unlawful possession of scheduled drug Nov. 24, 2016, in Clinton; $400 fine; use of drug paraphernalia Nov. 24, 2016, in Clinton; $300 fine. Unlawful possession of scheduled drug and possession of marijuana, up to 1 1/4 ounce, same date and town, dismissed.

Melissa D. Soule, 49, of Winslow, permitting unlawful use Dec. 16, 2016, in Winslow; $100 fine.

Clayton L. Sulak, 28, of Manchester, failing to stop, remain, render aid, personal injury Jan. 12, 2016, in West Gardiner, dismissed.

Edward Real Tardiff III, 28, of Albion, operating under the influence Dec. 23, 2016, in Waterville; $500 fine, 150-day license suspension.

Christopher A. Taylor, 43, of Waterville, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer Dec. 22, 2016, in Waterville; $200 fine, $67 restitution.

Marcia I. Tripp, 33, of Gardiner, failing to stop, provide information May 21, 2016, in Gardiner; $200 fine, $200 suspended; failing to make oral or written accident report and violating condition of release May 21, 2016, in Gardiner, dismissed. Operating while license suspended or revoked July 30, 2016, in Gardiner; $500 fine; violating condition of release July 30, 2016, in Gardiner; $150 fine, $150 suspended.

Jack Vickerson, 18, of Winthrop, motor vehicle speeding more than 30 mph over speed limit Aug. 30, 2016, in Augusta, dismissed.

Mark G. Vigue, 60, of Augusta, failing to notify of motor vehicle accident Dec. 16, 2016, in Augusta; $250 fine.

Dexter Webber, 20, of Chelsea, failing to notify of motor vehicle accident Dec. 10, 2016, in Augusta; $250 fine.

Joseph P. Westberry, 48, of Readfield, operating under the influence April 16, 2016, in Manchester; $750 fine, 150-day license suspension; motor vehicle speeding more than 30 mph over speed limit April 16, 2016, in Manchester; $500 fine.

Melissa J. Winchenbach, 34, of Skowhegan, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer and violating condition of release, Sept. 15, 2016, in Waterville, dismissed. Theft by unauthorized taking or transfer and violating condition of release, Nov. 3, 2016, in Waterville, dismissed. Violating condition of release July 17, 2016, in Waterville, dismissed.

Joseph E. Workman, 50, of Winslow, failure to register vehicle Dec. 16, 2016, in Winslow; $100 fine. Failing to obtain driver’s license, same date and town, dismissed.

Jacob C. Young, 19, of Farmingdale, use of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana, up to 1 1/4 ounce, July 27, 2016, in Hallowell, dismissed.

Kyle B. Young, 31, of Lincolnville, use of drug paraphernalia Aug. 3, 2016, in Chelsea; $350 fine; possession of marijuana, up to 1 1/4 ounce, Aug. 3, 2016, in Chelsea; $400 fine.

IN AVON, Saturday at 10 a.m., a person was reported missing on River Road.

IN CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Saturday at 9:18 a.m., a harassment complaint was taken from Mountainside Road.

10:50 a.m., the first of four complaints reporting theft or fraud was taken from Main Street.

4:34 p.m., a motor vehicle hit-and-run accident was reported on First Tracks Lane.

IN CLINTON, Saturday at 11:05 p.m., suspicious activity was reported at a market on Hinckley Road.

IN FAIRFIELD, Saturday at 1:45 p.m., a complaint was investigated on Norridgewock Road.

IN FARMINGTON, Saturday at 12:05 a.m., a harassment complaint was taken from Main Street.

5:11 p.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Temple Road.

5:35 p.m., police were called to assist another officer or agency on Farmington Falls Road.

IN JAY, Saturday at 1:35 a.m., a motor vehicle accident with injuries was reported on Keep Road.

7:07 p.m., police were called to assist another agency on Alden Hill Road.

IN LEXINGTON TOWNSHIP, Saturday at 3:17 p.m., an assault was reported on Long Falls Dam Road.

IN MADISON, Sunday at 8:28 a.m., a scam complaint was taken from Thomas Street.

IN NORRIDGEWOCK, Saturday at 7:35 p.m., police made an arrest following a report of an assault on Waterville Road.

IN NEW PORTLAND, Saturday at 3:01 p.m., an assault was reported on River Road.

IN OAKLAND, Saturday at 11:04 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken from Oak Hill Drive.

IN PITTSFIELD, Saturday at 10:41 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Leighton Street.

IN SKOWHEGAN, Saturday at 8:43 a.m., a scam complaint was taken from West Front Street.

1:24 p.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Main Street.

10:29 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Indian Ridge.

Sunday at 9:09 a.m., a complaint was taken from Prescelly Drive.

IN SOLON, Saturday at 1:33 p.m., a civil complaint was taken from Boardman Road.

IN WATERVILLE, Saturday at 7:40 a.m., police received a report of a fight in progress on Kennedy Memorial Drive but were unable to locate it upon arrival.

9:44 a.m., police made a warrant arrest following a report of a fight on Mount Pleasant Street.

10:43 a.m., a scam complaint was taken from River Road.

10:45 a.m., a scam complaint was taken from River Road.

12:34 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken from High Street.

1:16 p.m., a report of a domestic dispute was taken from Appleton Street.

2:42 p.m., an unwanted person was reported at Budget Host Inn on Kennedy Memorial Drive.

2:52 p.m., a summons was issued following a report of shoplifting at Wal-Mart.

3:58 p.m., a verbal warning was issued following a report of a domestic dispute on Chaplin Street.

5:02 p.m., police made a warrant arrest following a report of a fight on Autumn Street.

6:37 p.m., a theft was reported on Silver Street.

7:04 p.m., an unwanted person was reported at the homeless shelter on Colby Street.

8:31 p.m., a threatening complaint was taken from King Street.

8:32 p.m., a theft was reported at a shop on College Avenue.

11:17 p.m., police were called to assist another agency on Boutelle Avenue.

Sunday at 12:26 a.m., a person was reported missing from a restaurant on Silver Street.

IN WINSLOW, Saturday at 4:39 p.m., police were called to assist another agency on Pattee’s Pond Road.

7:45 p.m., a harassment complaint was investigated on Beacon Street.

Sunday at 1:15 a.m., police made an arrest following a motor vehicle stop on Benton Avenue.

ARRESTS

IN SOMERSET COUNTY, Saturday at 2:11 a.m., Robert Hamilton, 36, of Warren, was arrested on a probation hold.

2:20 a.m., Charles R. Baker, 43, of Canaan, was arrested on a charge of operating under the influence.

11:38 a.m., Charles Raymond Nickerson, 24, of Madison, was arrested on charges of violating conditions of release, failure to notify of an accident by the quickest means and leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident.

8:30 p.m., Stuart Grant Ball, 46, of Norridgewock, was arrested on two counts of assault, criminal mischief, and two counts of violating conditions of release.

Sunday at 12:27 a.m., Tawnya Lea Booth, 38, of Palmyra, was arrested on a charge of operating under the influence.

IN WATERVILLE, Saturday at 5:13 p.m., Andrew Maheu, 29, of Waterville, was arrested on Autumn Street on a warrant for drug possession.

11:40 p.m., Michael Reed, 30, of Waterville, was arrested on The Concourse on a warrant.

Sunday at 1:56 a.m., Landon Barreras, 20, of Waterville, was arrested on North Street on charges of operating under the influence and operating without a license.

AUGUSTA

Saturday at 4:42 p.m., simple assault was reported on Water Street.

6 p.m., a 74-year-old Augusta man was summoned on a charge of operating after license suspension at the intersection of Western Avenue and Whitten Road.

8:19 p.m., a disturbance was reported on South Grove Street.

10:19 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Whitten Road.

10:37 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Church Hill Road.

10:40 p.m., disorderly conduct was reported on Washington Street.

Sunday at 12:35 p.m., criminal trespass was reported on Northern Avenue.

HALLOWELL

Sunday at 1:11 a.m., disorderly conduct was reported on Water Street.

WINTHROP

Friday at 9:30 a.m., a suspicious person or circumstance was reported on Pineland Drive.

4:42 p.m., a vehicle fire was reported on Charles Street.

Saturday at 7:33 a.m., a suspicious person or circumstance was reported on Island Park Road.

ARRESTS

AUGUSTA

Saturday at 5:05 p.m., Shannon R. Collins, 33, of Augusta, was arrested on Water Street on a warrant.

WINTHROP

Saturday at 3:48 p.m., Ronald L. Mocciola, 72, of Monmouth, was arrested on Mount Pisgah Road and charged with operating under the influence.

AUGUSTA

Sunday at 9:26 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Maple Street.

10:06 a.m., a personal injury traffic accident was reported on Civic Center Drive.

10:10 a.m., disorderly conduct was reported on South Grove Street.

11:38 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Stone Street.

11:51 a.m., a traffic hazard was reported on Western Avenue.

2:06 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Water Street.

3:21 p.m., shoplifting was reported on Western Avenue.

5:02 p.m., harassment was reported on Capitol Street.

5:39 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Littlefield Street.

6:08 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Bangor Street.

6:32 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Water Street.

6:58 p.m., a traffic hazard was reported on Melville Street.

9:54 p.m., disorderly conduct was reported on Water Street.

10:21 p.m., a traffic hazard was reported on Noyes Street Place and Cony Street.

Monday at 12:06 a.m., a disturbance was reported on Riverside Drive.

WINTHROP

Sunday at 3:34 p.m., a suspicious person was reported on Pine Knoll Road.

4:10 p.m., a suspicious person was reported on Sturtevant Hill Road.

ARRESTS

AUGUSTA

Sunday at 6:38 p.m., Joseph Nadeau, 28, of Augusta was arrested on two warrants after a disturbance was reported on Eastern Avenue.

8:01 p.m., Peter Wing, 54, of Augusta was arrested on a warrant after an intoxicated person was reported on Hospital Street.

WATERVILLE — A Limington man was arrested Sunday afternoon and faces several charges after he allegedly tried to steal a car parked outside a business on Kennedy Memorial Drive.

Rene Therrien, 38, of 57 Hardscrabble Road, Limington, told police that he tried to steal a vehicle because his car had been towed on Interstate 95 because both he and his girlfriend were too intoxicated to drive, Deputy Chief Bill Bonney said.

Therrien wanted to go to Portland, however, so he attempted to steal a car that was left running in front of J&S Oil, according to Bonney. He didn’t get very far, as he apparently crashed the car into another in the business’ parking lot. An employee reported the incident at 2:13 p.m.

Therrien then reportedly fled the scene on foot, attempting unsuccessfully to scale the fence behind J&S Oil.

When police arrived at the scene around 2:30 p.m., Therrien had last been seen running toward Waterville Self-Storage on Airport Road, Bonney said.

The responding officer, Steve Brame, found Therrien about 20 yards into the woods off of Airport Road. Therrien had also lost his shoes in the process, according to Bonney.

Therrien was arrested and charged with theft by unauthorized use of property, a Class D crime; failing to make an oral or written accident report, a Class E crime; and operating a vehicle under the influence, with one prior offense, a Class D crime.

He was taken to Kennebec County jail and is being held on $2,000 cash bail. He is scheduled to appear in court April 4.

Madeline St. Amour — 861-9239

mstamour@centralmaine.com

Twitter: @madelinestamour

IN CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Sunday at 10:44 a.m., trespassing was reported on Sandy River Circle.

10:58 a.m., theft or fraud was reported on Main Street.

Monday at 1:52 a.m., a disturbance was reported on Main Street.

6:27 a.m., a fire call was taken on Spring Farm Road.

IN CLINTON, Sunday at 12:16 p.m., harassment was reported on Main Street.

IN DETROIT, Monday at 7:32 a.m., threatening was reported on Birchwood Street.

IN FAIRFIELD, Monday at 12:06 a.m., a railroad crossing problem was reported on Burrill Street.

2:46 a.m., a fire call was taken on Middle Road.

IN FARMINGTON, Sunday at 9:50 a.m., a vehicle fire was reported on Mohawk Drive.

12:15 p.m., smoke was investigated on High Street.

4:06 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Franklin Health Commons.

Monday at 1:14 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Wilton Road.

IN NEW SHARON, Sunday at 5:03 p.m., harassment was reported on Farmington Falls Road.

5:27 p.m., theft or fraud was reported on Mile Hill Road.

IN NEW VINEYARD, Sunday at 2:15 a.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Mill Pond Drive.

9:15 p.m., a road hazard was reported on New Vineyard Road.

IN PITTSFIELD, Sunday at 2:20 p.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Somerset Avenue.

IN SKOWHEGAN, Monday at 3:08 a.m., loud noise or music was reported on Cote Street.

IN STRONG, Sunday at 7:32 p.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on River Street.

IN WATERVILLE, Sunday at 11:29 a.m., an unwanted person was reported on Marston Road.

2:13 p.m., a report of theft led to an arrest at J&S Oil on Kennedy Memorial Drive.

3:32 p.m., shoplifting was reported at the Maine Smoke Shop on College Avenue.

7:26 p.m., fraud or forgery was reported at Wal-Mart in Waterville Commons.

8:31 p.m., a disturbance was reported on High Street.

10:59 p.m., a noise complaint was taken on Elm Street.

11:16 p.m., a domestic dispute was reported on Hazelwood Avenue.

Monday at 12:09 a.m., a fire call was taken on Carey Lane.

3:45 a.m., a noise complaint was taken on College Avenue.

IN WILTON, Sunday at 8:56 p.m., harassment was reported on Davis Court.

IN WINSLOW, Sunday at 9:16 a.m., a disturbance was reported on Benton Avenue.

10:20 a.m., a traffic hazard was reported on Bay Street.

11:01 a.m., a disturbance was reported on Cushman Road.

12:19 p.m., a traffic hazard was reported on South Reynolds Road.

2:50 p.m., a fire call was taken from H.T. Winters Co.

Monday at 6:38 a.m., a vehicle fire was reported on Benton Avenue.

ARRESTS

IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, Friday, Jessica Turner, 31, of Jay, was arrested on a warrant for unpaid fines and fees.

Audrey Savemi, 25, of Lewiston, was arrested on a charge of operating a vehicle under the influence.

Amanda Read, 29, of Jay, was arrested on a warrant for unpaid fines and fees.

Saturday, Aaron Nasiatka, 32, of Farmington, was arrested on charges of domestic violence assault and obstructing the report of a crime.

Noah Barr, 19, of Wilton, was arrested on charges of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer and permitting unlawful use.

Keiran Wrigley, 50, of Farmington, was arrested on a charge of domestic violence assault.

Howard Jackson, 48, of New Vineyard, was arrested on a charge of operating a vehicle after a suspension.

Sunday, Devin Valenzuela, 35, of Sumner, was arrested on two warrants.

IN SOMERSET COUNTY, Sunday at 4:09 p.m., Eugene M. Foss, 41, of Pittsfield, was arrested on a charge of violating a condition of release.

Monday at 12:26 a.m., Joshua Warren Karr, 29, of Clinton, was arrested on two charges of assault and charges of operating a vehicle under the influence, disorderly conduct and fighting, refusing to submit to arrest or detention and refusing to sign a criminal summons.

IN WATERVILLE, Sunday at 2:27 p.m., Rene Therrien, 38, of Limington, was arrested on charges of operating a vehicle under the influence, theft by unauthorized use of property and leaving the scene of an accident.

SUMMONSES

IN CLINTON, Sunday at 2:32 p.m., Lynn Jann Marquis, 64, of Clinton, was summoned on a charge of hindering apprehension or prosecution.

IN WATERVILLE, Sunday at 4:03 p.m., John R. Douglas, 36, of Waterville, was summoned on a charge of operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked license with a prior offense.

IN WINSLOW, Monday at 1:16 a.m., Emily Ann Smiley, 30, of Waterville, was summoned on a charge of assault.

WATERVILLE — About $60,000 in drugs and a handgun were seized by police during an execution of a search warrant at an apartment complex on College Avenue Friday afternoon, according to the police chief.

Meaghan Strickland, 28, who lives in the apartment at the Home Place Inn at 150 College Ave., and Jai Lebron, 36, of 220 Rolands Ridge Road in East Dixfield, were both arrested on multiple charges after police saw the drugs and weapon being thrown out the window, according to Chief Joseph Massey.

Officers were searching the apartment after a weeks-long investigation into counterfeit bills that had been circulating at local businesses, Massey said.

When officers knocked on the door of the apartment and announced they were police, other officers lining the perimeter of the building reported seeing a “significant amount” of drugs thrown from a window of the building, as well as a loaded .32-caliber handgun, Massey said.

Police found a total of 146 grams of powdered cocaine, 25.5 grams of crack cocaine and 68 grams of heroin, he said, which has a total street value of $60,000.

“This simply shows the drug scourge that still exists in this community,” Massey said. The Waterville Police Department is battling it on two fronts, he said, by using “very aggressive” enforcement as well as setting up a program to help find treatment for those who are addicted.

Massey also said he is concerned they found a firearm in this case. He mentioned a case last week where a handgun was involved over a marijuana dispute. While no one was hurt in either instance, Massey said police are going to have to be even more vigilant while executing search warrants to avoid any confrontations.

Strickland and Lebron were both in the apartment on College Avenue at the time police arrived and did not resist arrest. Massey said Waterville police know Strickland, but not Lebron, who reportedly had a New Hampshire license but told police he was originally from New York.

Police searched the apartment but did not find evidence that connected the two with the counterfeiting case, although Massey said they have not excluded the pair as suspects.

The police then got a different search warrant for drugs and found a small amount left in the apartment, according to Massey.

Strickland and Lebron were both charged with three counts of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs because of the quantity of the drugs and the firearm, a Class A felony; possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, as both are convicted felons, a Class C felony; falsifying physical evidence for reportedly throwing the drugs out the window, a Class D misdemeanor; and reckless conduct for allegedly throwing the firearm, a Class D misdemeanor.

Strickland is being held at Kennebec County jail without bail as she was already on conditional release for pending charges. Lebron is also being held at Kennebec County jail on $165,000 cash bail.

Both are scheduled to appear in Kennebec County Superior Court in Augusta on April 10.

Madeline St. Amour — 861-9239

mstamour@centralmaine.com

Twitter: @madelinestamour

A young man was arrested by police during Monday’s snowstorm after he allegedly wielded a sword during a convenience store robbery in Sanford.

Police Sgt. Matthew Jones said the suspect, Shamus Malone, 18, of Sanford entered the Airport Variety store in south Sanford shortly before 10 a.m.

Store personnel told police that Malone showed what appeared to be a knife before fleeing with stolen alcohol and cigarettes. Sanford police later determined that Malone had been in possession of a 2½-foot-long sword.

After Malone left the store, Jones said that “vigilant” witnesses told police he went into a wooded area on Airport Road before entering the Whispering Pines apartment complex.

Police went to the apartment complex and located Malone in one of the apartments. He surrendered without resistance. Police recovered the sword, which had been thrown into a snowbank at the apartment complex.

Jones said Malone was charged with robbery. He also charged in connection with a theft at Lil Mart in Sanford early Monday. Malone did not use a weapon in the Lil Mart theft, according to police.

Malone is being held at the York County Jail on $5,000 cash bail.

Dennis Hoey can be contacted at 791-6365 or at:

dhoey@pressherald.com

A 26-year-old Gorham man is suing the owner of Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, alleging that the older man drugged and sexually assaulted him multiple times, according to court documents.

The lawsuit was filed Jan. 20 in Cumberland County Superior Court by Kennebunk attorney Karen Wolfram on behalf of the Gorham man. It claims that Andrew S. Cusack, 52, of Scarborough befriended the man more than a decade ago, supported him financially and emotionally and then took advantage of him sexually when he became an adult.

The lawsuit, which seeks at least $500,000 in damages, accuses Cusack of assault and battery, false imprisonment and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Wolfram also moved to target Cusack’s assets, including vehicles and property owned in Portage Lake and Scarborough, as well as Cusack’s stake in the Speedway, of which he is the sole owner.

Wolfram acknowledged the lawsuit in an email message, but did not respond to an email inquiring into why her client chose to pursue a civil case rather than take his allegations to police. Sexual assault law in Maine allows victims to report the crime within three years or six years, depending on the alleged criminal conduct.

The Portland Press Herald does not identify victims of alleged sexual crimes without their consent.

Cusack, who was served with the lawsuit Friday, did not respond to two phone calls Friday and Monday, but a spokeswoman hired by Cusack, Felicia Knight, released a statement from his attorney denying the allegations.

Cusack’s attorney, David Perkins, said that the plaintiff stole money and credit cards from Cusack, and that the lawsuit is a diversion.

A message to Wolfram was not immediately returned seeking clarification on Cusack’s theft allegations. The plaintiff does not have a theft charge on his criminal record, according to Maine public records.

The public court filings are not the first instance in which Cusack’s relationship with young men has been called into question.

In 2013, Sean Caisse, a race driver whom Cusack had befriended and mentored as a teenager, told Scarborough police that Cusack had sexually assaulted him, according to an attorney involved in a pending criminal case against Caisse.

Police determined the conduct Caisse described was not criminal, and no charges were filed against Cusack.

But Caisse and an ex-girlfriend have been charged with assaulting Cusack, robbing him at his home and torturing him for hours. Caisse is awaiting trial on the felony charges in Cumberland County Unified Court.

In the lawsuit filed in January, an affidavit says Cusack met the plaintiff, then age 12, through the plaintiff’s father about 14 years ago. Cusack became a mentor and father figure to the boy at a time when the plaintiff’s parents were divorcing. Cusack attended the plaintiff’s sports games when his biological father was uninterested, and gave the boy money and other gifts, the affidavit says.

When the plaintiff became a teenager, Cusack allegedly began grooming the boy, playing the role of “cool uncle” and allowing him to have underage drinking parties at Cusack’s home while concealing the illegal activity from his parents.

“Over the course of our relationship, Mr. Cusack would give me hundreds of dollars for just being ‘a good boy’ and because ‘you don’t need to be working in high school,’ ” the plaintiff said in the affidavit.

When the plaintiff graduated from high school, Cusack threw him a party and gave him Cusack’s 1995 Jeep Wrangler as a gift, according to the documents.

But the plaintiff also alleged that Cusack forbade him from interacting with his peers, especially women, and that the plaintiff was one of multiple young men with whom Cusack maintained a relationship.

“If it seemed to him that I was showing others more attention (than) him, he would get angry and lose control, yelling and screaming at me that, ‘you are on my time and its uncle/nephew time,’ ” the plaintiff said in the affidavit.

The alleged sexual assaults began as early as September 2012, when Cusack invited the plaintiff to Cusack’s camp in Portage Lake to go snowmobiling, according to court documents.

Cusack became irritated at the plaintiff, and that night, Cusack allegedly gave the plaintiff a “night cap” vodka drink and insisted that he watch a movie with him in Cusack’s bed.

The plaintiff said in court paperwork that he blacked out after consuming the drink, and awoke the next morning to discover that both he and Cusack were naked in bed, and that he had no memory of what had occurred or why his clothes were removed. Cusack has access to prescription medication, the lawsuit alleges, including Ambien, a popular and powerful sleeping aid.

“I was in a state of alarm, completely confused and trying to remember how I fell asleep fully clothed and woke up naked,” the plaintiff wrote in the affidavit, going on to say that he then felt a sharp pain in his left shoulder and elbow, and noticed he had trouble moving his left leg. He had three gashes across his back, according to the court papers. Cusack at first said he did not know how the plaintiff sustained the injuries, but later said the plaintiff had fallen down the basement stairs. The plaintiff found a pool of blood and a broken mop on the basement floor.

“I was so confused and frightened I sent a picture of the injuries (of) my back to a friend telling him I was ‘afraid to know what happened,’ ” the plaintiff said in the affidavit.

In another incident, the plaintiff alleges that Cusack drugged him in a Texas hotel room during a trip with the plaintiff’s family, and that Cusack held him against his will when the plaintiff tried to escape the next day.

The plaintiff said in an affidavit that the abuse and mental stress triggered severe depression that debilitated him for nearly two years, from 2013 to 2015, and caused him to attempt suicide twice.

“I truly believe Mr. Cusack loved and cared about me as a nephew as he claimed,” the plaintiff wrote in the affidavit. “But he was using me, abusing me, and exploiting me mentally, emotionally, physically and sexually for his own selfish, wrongful and/or unlawful purposes.”

Matt Byrne can be contacted at 791-6303 or at:

mbyrne@pressherald.com

Twitter: MattByrnePPH

A 20-year-old Berwick man was arrested last week after police said he had been traveling every other day to Lawrence, Massachusetts, to buy the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl, which he then distributed from his Berwick apartment.

Benjamin Rand of School Street was charged with aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs after a four-month investigation by state troopers from New Hampshire and Maine, as well as Berwick police officers. His apartment is within 1,000 feet of Knowlton School, raising the severity of the charge.

Rand was arrested Friday as he returned from Lawrence with 20 grams of a substance suspected of being fentanyl, police said. According to police, Rand sold the drug in Maine and New Hampshire.

Berwick police said they are forwarding information about Rand’s supplier in Lawrence to Massachusetts police.

“This investigation has been our agency’s primary focus over the past few months,” said Berwick Police Chief Timothy Towne. “Rand was very casually selling fentanyl within eyesight of the Knowlton School, which educates our fourth- and fifth-graders.”

He was ordered held at the York County Jail on $50,000 cash bail.

AUGUSTA — A former Rochester, New York, man was sentenced to 30 months behind bars Tuesday for dealing heroin in Augusta last November.

Alex L. Brumfield, 29, also known as “Izzo,” was living in Augusta when the unlawful trafficking and unlawful possession offenses occurred.

He also pleaded no contest to the criminal forfeiture of $2,196 cash and a semiautomatic handgun.

Complaints filed at the Capital Judicial Center allege that Brumfield was dealing drugs from a Washington Street apartment, where a confidential informant with a recording device purchased cocaine and heroin from him in September 2016. They also say Brumfield sold heroin from a North Street apartment Nov 3, 2016. Some court documents list a Windsor address for Brumfield as well.

In exchange for Brumfield pleading guilty Tuesday to charges of unlawful trafficking for the latter offense and to a charge of unlawful possession dated Nov. 9, 2016, when police executed a search warrant at Brumfield’s North Street apartment, the other charges were dismissed. Brumfield was arrested that same day and remained at the Kennebec County jail in lieu of bail.

Assistant District Attorney Tyler LeClair said the money was located in Brumfield’s pants and that a gym bag in his bedroom contained a .45 caliber pistol and 28 individual packets of heroin for an estimated 5.6 grams total.

Brumfield’s attorney, Matthew Bowe, told the judge that the confidential informant currently has a warrant out for his arrest, but Brumfield indicated he wanted to take the plea rather than go to trial.

Betty Adams — 621-5631

badams@centralmaine.com

Twitter: @betadams

IN ANSON, Monday at 7:01 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Buswell Street.

IN BENSON, Monday at 12:59 p.m., a structure fire was reported on River Road.

IN CANAAN, Monday at 7:25 p.m., a chimney fire was reported on Hinckley Road.

IN CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Monday at 1:52 a.m., a disturbance was reported on Main Street.

6:27 a.m., a call from Spring Farm Road about a fire was taken.

8:59 a.m., theft or fraud was reported on Commons Circle.

IN CLINTON, Monday at 7:19 p.m., an unwanted person was reported on Baker Street.

IN FAIRFIELD, Monday at 6:27 p.m., a complaint was taken on Six Rod Road.

IN FARMINGTON, Monday at 1:14 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Wilton Road.

11:11 a.m., harassment was reported on Middle Street.

7:06 p.m., a road hazard was reported on Main Street.

IN MADISON, Monday at 5:36 p.m., a chimney fire was reported on Ash Street.

IN OAKLAND, Monday at 4:56 p.m., a fight call was taken on Oak Street.

7:24 p.m., an unwanted person was reported on Oak Street.

IN PITTSFIELD, Monday at 4:14 p.m., a railroad crossing problem was reported on Main Street.

IN SIDNEY, Monday at 6:34 p.m., a call from Middle Road about a fire was taken.

IN SKOWHEGAN, Monday at 2:15 p.m., a scam complaint was reported on Rowe Road.

2:23 p.m., a scam complaint was reported on Village Road.

2:32 p.m., a complaint was taken on West Front Street.

3:12 p.m., a complaint was taken on Turner Avenue.

Tuesday at 12:19 a.m., a disturbance was reported on Water Street.

12:45 a.m., a harassment complaint was taken on North Avenue.

IN ST. ALBANS, Tuesday at 3:57 a.m., a chimney fire was reported on Corinna Road.

IN UNITY, Monday at 5:08 p.m., harassment was reported on Knox Place.

IN WATERVILLE, Monday at 8 a.m., an unwanted person was reported on Silver Street.

9:57 a.m., a domestic dispute was reported on Water Street.

11:07 a.m., a domestic dispute was reported on Water Street.

8:37 p.m., theft was reported on Water Street.

8:46 p.m., criminal mischief was reported on Poolers Park Way.

Tuesday at 12:21 a.m., a disturbance was reported on Elmhurst Street.

12:34 a.m., assault was reported on Redington Street.

IN WINSLOW, Monday at 6:38 a.m., a call from Benton Avenue about a fire was taken.

12:38 p.m., a domestic dispute was reported on Rancourt Avenue.

ARRESTS

IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, Tuesday, Steven Knockwood, 42, of Jay, was arrested on probation hold.

IN WATERVILLE, Tuesday at 2:23 a.m., Luke Park, 36, of Waterville, was arrested on a charge of domestic violence assault.

A Dexter man pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiring to distribute cocaine.

Donald Vigue, 42, entered the plea in U.S. District Court in Bangor.

According to court records, Vigue was part of a long-running cocaine distribution conspiracy that ran between 2002 and 2014 and was led by Roger Belanger and his daughter, Kelli Mujo.

Belanger and Mujo were convicted last summer and eight others have pleaded guilty to being part of the conspiracy.

Vigue faces up to 20 years in prison, a $1 million fine and between three years and life on supervised release.

He will be sentenced at a later date.

AUGUSTA

Monday at 8:10 a.m., fraud was reported on Civic Center Drive.

10:43 a.m., a city ordinance violation was reported on Spring Street.

11:41 a.m., a city ordinance violation was reported on Commercial and Bridge streets.

12:12 p.m., a well-being check was performed on Western Avenue and Whitten Road.

12:55 p.m., a traffic hazard was reported on Melville Street.

1:45 p.m., a well-being check was performed on Green Street.

3:07 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Washington Street.

4:02 p.m., a traffic hazard was reported on Cony Road.

4:58 p.m., criminal trespassing was reported on Commonwealth Road.

7:22 p.m., a well-being check was performed on Church Hill Road.

7:51 p.m., criminal trespassing was reported on Middle Street.

Tuesday at 12:20 p.m., a well-being check was performed on Gannett Street.

GARDINER

Friday at 11:03 a.m., theft was reported on West Hill Road.

11:51 a.m., threatening was reported on Cobbossee Avenue.

4:38 p.m., a possible theft was reported on Marston Road.

8:54 p.m., a well-being check was performed on Highland Avenue.

Sunday at 9:53 a.m., trespassing was reported on Highland Avenue.

10:51 a.m., a well-being check was performed on River Avenue.

10:50 p.m., harassment was reported on Marston Street.

HALLOWELL

Monday at 9:49 a.m., a well-being check was performed on Winthrop Street.

1:59 p.m., a traffic hazard was reported on Central Street.

10:01 p.m., a city ordinance violation was reported on Academy Street.

MONMOUTH

Friday at 10:28 a.m., a traffic hazard was reported on Cobbossee Road.

2:40 p.m., a traffic hazard was reported on Main Street.

Saturday at 2:58 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Main Street.

Monday at 8:46 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Old Lewiston Road.

WINDSOR

Friday at 2:21 p.m., a well-being check was performed on Barton Road.

WINTHROP

Monday at 8:45 p.m., a suspicious person was reported on Old Lewiston Road.

ARRESTS

JEFFERSON

Feb. 8, at an unidentified time, a 17-year-old Bristol juvenile was arrested on Augusta Road on charges of operating a vehicle without a license and theft by unauthorized taking or transfer.

MONMOUTH

Monday at 12:40 a.m., Joseph Ernest Moreau, 36, of Leeds, was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence after a traffic accident was reported near U.S. Route 202 and Cressey Road.

WHITEFIELD

Feb. 8 at an unidentified time, Travis A. Skidgel, 29, of Windsor, was arrested on Mills Road on a charge of operating under the influence.

AUGUSTA — A forensic psychiatrist testified Tuesday that Leroy Smith III’s condition has improved in some areas now that he is taking antipsychotic medication under court order, but that his delusions remain.

Smith, 27, is accused of slaying his father in May 2014 in their Gardiner apartment, dismembering the body and disposing of various parts.

Dr. Carlyle Voss, a forensic psychiatrist, testified that some aspects of Smith’s condition have improved between September 2015, when Voss first evaluated him, and January 2017, when Voss reassessed him and reviewed his records at Riverview Psychiatric Center, where Smith has been held since a few days after the discovery of the slaying.

However, Voss said Smith remains convinced he needs a trial to prove his innocence.

“The delusional material is absolutely fixed,” Voss said. “This is his total reality.” Voss said it was hoped that delusional beliefs would soften or go away with the use of medication. “They did not.”

Smith has said he acted in self-defense because his father was poisoning his food with D-Con and that the bands Slayer and Phish were involved, as well as Hells Angels.

Smith was the first person in Maine to be forced — under a 2015 law — to take psychiatric medication in an effort to restore his mental capacity to a level at which he can participate fully in his own defense.

On Tuesday, Voss also testified that Smith indicated he would stop his medication unless he was under a court order to take it.

“That would be unfortunate,” Voss said, adding that Smith’s emotional controls would deteriorate, placing others at risk.

Voss said Smith has been diagnosed with delusional disorder and paranoid schizophrenia.

Three forensic psychologists testifed in January that Smith has made progress over the past year or so while on medication.

Under questioning by the prosecutor, Assistant Attorney General Donald Macomber, Voss said the medication had improved Smith’s emotional control and that being moved to a lower-stress unit at Riverview has helped as well.

At the close of Tuesday’s hearing, Justice Michaela Murphy told Smith, “You understand you are still under an order to take your medication.”

He responded, “I understand all that.”

Smith was expected to take the witness stand Tuesday during the defense portion of his competency hearing at the Capital Judicial Center; however, the hearing was continued before he could do so after the judge indicated she had another matter to handle. No date for the continuation was scheduled.

In the meantime, forensic evaluators agree that Smith’s condition has improved now that he’s been taking the take medication for more than a year. Smith was taking Zyprexa, an antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder; and he now is taking a therapeutic dose of Haldol, a different antipsychotic medication, according to testimony Tuesday. While the court has ordered him to be medicated involuntarily if necessary, Smith has been taking it voluntarily.

Smith’s head was shaved and his beard and mustache trimmed short for the court date. He wore a long-sleeved white dress shirt, a red tie, and light beige trousers, and his wrists were at his sides and cuffed separately to a chain at his waist. He sat between his attorneys at the defense table, in contrast to last month’s hearing, at which he separately at a table behind them.

Armed deputies with the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office remained within a few feet of Smith at all times in the courtroom.

Smith has told a number of forensic evaluators he wants a jury to hear his self-defense arguments for killing his father, and last month he began cooperating with his attorneys in his case.

Before this, Smith repeatedly tried to fire the defense team of attorneys Scott Hess and Pamela Ames, saying they refused to investigate his claims that he killed his father in self-defense because his father was poisoning him and that somehow the bands Slayer and Phish were involved, along with Hells Angels.

At Tuesday’s hearing, the judge told Voss that Smith had contacted his attorneys after the January hearing and has been meeting with them voluntarily. In court on Tuesday, he told Murphy that he no longer wanted to change attorneys.

“I am glad you are now comfortable with attorneys,” Murphy said.

Police say the younger Smith, now 27, stabbed Leroy Smith Jr., 56, to death May 3, 2014, dismembered the body and distributed some parts in a wooded area of Richmond.

Smith, who doctors say suffers from delusional disorder, has been held at Riverview Psychiatric Center since his arrest several days after the older man’s death.

The hearing in front of Murphy was a continuation of one begun Jan. 20, 2017, during which the state presented forensic evaluators who testified that Smith recognizes that others might not believe him and might think his theories are crazy, but he wants a jury to hear them.

If he is found guilty at trial, then he understands he could pursue a defense of not criminally responsible. Voss testified that Smith had a good understanding of that process.

After Tuesday’s session, Hess would not say whether Smith wants to be found competent. “He’s going to let the judge make that decision,” Hess said.

Macomber said afterward, “I think he wants to be found competent so he can have a trial.”

Macomber reiterated his previous position in the case, saying, “I would be willing to stipulate to a not criminally responsible finding.” If Smith were found not criminally responsible for the murder of his father, he would be held at Riverview indefinitely or until he could prove he was no longer a danger to himself or others.

Ames said Smith had expected to testify at Tuesday’s hearing. “That was something discussed at the Jan. 20 hearing,” she said. She also said he seemed to handle the delay well.

Hess said that if Smith were determined to be competent, the case would continue to trial.

Ames said there is a third alternative, which would be a determination that Smith is not competent now but possibly could be restored to competency with continued medication. Murphy is expected to render a decision about competency to stand trail once the hearing is concluded.

In June 2016, a different judge found Smith competent to enter a plea of not guilty, and the judge entered a plea of not criminally responsible on Smith’s behalf as well.

According to information in an affidavit by Maine State Police Detective Jonah O’Roak, the younger Smith told case investigators he had killed his father and then “filleted him and buried him in the woods because his dad sexually assaulted him his whole life.”

There was no record of Leroy Herbert Smith Jr. on a sex offender registry in the United States. The younger Smith had lived in Massachusetts until moving in with his father not long before the slaying.

Smith also said he rented a carpet steamer to help clean up the blood. At a court hearing five days after the slaying, the younger Smith claimed to be a political prisoner.

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A Scarborough man was indicted Tuesday on charges including manslaughter in connection with a hit-and-run accident in November that killed a bicyclist in Windham.

Windham police issued a press release Tuesday that said Devin Brown, 33, is charged with manslaughter, aggravated criminal drunken driving, aggravated assault, and leaving the scene of an accident involving serious bodily injury or death.

The crash, which happened around 7 p.m. on Nov. 16, killed Brandon Dumond, 26, of Windham, who was riding a bicycle at the time near his home on Anderson Road. Police said a driver fled after hitting Dumond, who died at the scene.

Sgt. William Andrew said the initial investigation led police to Brown’s vehicle, which went off River Road that night. Brown was arrested on a drunken-driving charge.

Brown, who lives on Nottingham Drive in Scarborough, has been held in the Cumberland County Jail since his arrest.

A jail intake worker said Tuesday evening that Brown’s bail has been set at $50,000 cash.

The Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office reviewed the evidence against Brown, and on Tuesday the Cumberland County grand jury indicted him.

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Mainers long made nervous by flashing blue lights in their rear-view mirrors could have another color to worry about if a bill before the Legislature passes into law.

A measure before the Legislature’s Transportation Committee would allow police to use up to 50 percent red lights instead of the traditional blue lights that have been giving motorists cold sweats for decades.

The change, police say, is based on several studies that show the human eye can see flashing red lights better in the day and flashing blue better at night.

Rep. Matthew Harrington, R-Sanford, told members of the committee Tuesday that the move would improve safety for officers and motorists. Harrington, who is also a police officer, said several other states including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut use predominantly red lights on their police vehicles.

“Officer safety was my primary reason for putting this legislation forward,” Harrington told the committee. “No detail can be considered too small to address, if it can make an officer safer while he or she performs their duties.”

Gorham Police Chief Daniel Jones favors the change and so does the Maine Chiefs of Police Association. Jones shared some of the details of a study on the topic done by the Florida Highway Patrol. He said numerous other studies could be “found all over the place.”

Jones said blue lights remain the color of choice at night as they require only one-third the intensity to match the perceived brightness of a red light. “Basically, red is brighter during the day and blue is brighter at night,” Jones said. He said red also is a better color at night in fog and haze or other weather conditions that can reduce visibility. He said flashing light colors also have an effect on the perceived direction of travel, and at night red lights are more likely to appear to be moving away from an observer while blue lights are more likely to be perceived as moving toward the observer.

So giving police the option of having both colors is important. He said some police cars in other states also are equipped with light sensors that automatically pick which color will be best for the environment the police car is in when the officer flicks on his or her lights.

“All science aside, I’m sure anyone who has driven at all on the highways has come up on an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road and you are surprised how close you are before you recognize there are emergency lights on,” Jones said. “You can be right on top of them before you can see the lights. This isn’t just for law enforcement officers or firefighters or EMTs, this is safer for the public at large. Obviously, when we are in danger they are in danger as well.”

Rep. Gay Grant, D-Gardiner, a member of the committee, said she was taught to drive by her father, who was a police officer at the time. “I was trained, anytime you see a light behind you, you pull over,” Grant said.

Still, she said a public education campaign would likely be necessary to warn and inform motorists that police could be using red lights as well as blue.

Jones said information campaigns are always good whenever law enforcement agencies change procedures. “People are able to figure out if they see a police car behind them with red and/or blue lights flashing, they can usually figure out it’s a police car and if they see a fire truck with red and/or blue lights they can usually figure out it’s a fire truck,” Jones said. “Education is great, but I don’t think it’s that complicated of a thing, even though historically we’ve been blue.”

Rep. Wayne Parry, R-Arundel, said he found that the flashing blue lights of police cars can be nearly blinding at times. “I know if an officer has a car pulled over and I’m approaching, if there is anything on the sides, it really bothers,” Parry said.

Jones said the lights police now use are as much as 100 times brighter than they were 20 years ago. Parry said he didn’t experience the same kind of blinding effect with the flashing red lights of fire trucks. Jones said the cruisers in his department could select whether their lights are at their maximum brightness or a lower power, and officers determine which setting they use based on their situation. The bill does not appear to address the brightness or the blinding concerns raised by Parry.

Harrington said several years ago the Legislature changed the law requiring that fire trucks use only flashing red lights and allowed them to have some blue lights as well.

And while many police departments nationwide use both red and blue lights, some have gone the opposite direction of Harrington’s bill and are switching to just blue lights.

In 2016, police in Hamilton, Ohio, switched from red and blue lights to just blue lights; the move followed a similar change made by the Ohio State Patrol in 2012, according to the Journal-News newspaper.

Harrington’s bill doesn’t mandate Maine police departments begin using red lights but would rather allow it, as current law allows for only flashing blue lights on police vehicles. Harrington said there were some police departments already using red lights – technically in violation of state law.

If the bill is approved, Jones said it was likely that police departments would gradually move to mixed lights as they updated their fleets of police vehicles. Even so, he said, many departments simply swap out police vehicle light bars when they get new vehicles as a cost-saving measure.

The bill, L.D. 172, will be scheduled for a work session in the weeks ahead before committee takes a vote to recommend the change to the full Legislature.

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