Skowhegan man arrested after vehicle chase through three communities
WATERVILLE — A Skowhegan man was arrested on nine charges early Saturday morning after a vehicle chase through three communities ended in a cornfield in Norridgewock, police said. Orlando Harry...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel April 10 police log
IN CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Saturday at 7:57 p.m., harassment was reported on Carrabassett Drive. Sunday at 12:29 a.m., a noise complaint was reported on Alder Brook Lane. IN FAIRFIELD, Saturday at 4:19...
View ArticleKennebec County courts March 31-April 6, 2016
AUGUSTA — Here is a list from the Capital Judicial Center of cases closed March 31-April 6, 2016, in Augusta and Waterville courts: Linda A. Adams, 57, of Gardiner, allowing dog to be at large Dec. 5,...
View ArticleKennebec Journal April 10 police log
AUGUSTA Saturday at 8:50 a.m., a Mount Vernon Avenue caller reported a dog bite. 10:31 a.m., a Western Avenue caller reported recovered property. 10:59 a.m. a Western Avenue caller reported an incident...
View ArticleSt. Albans man allegedly shot uncle following afternoon of drinking
SKOWHEGAN — A St. Albans man accused of killing his uncle allegedly shot him in the head following an afternoon of drinking and later confessed to the crime after he was stopped while driving and...
View ArticleSenate passes bill lifting age cap on student sexual contact victims
A bill that lifts the age cap on victims of sex crimes when the victim is a student and the accused is an educator now awaits the signature of Gov. Paul LePage after it was passed Friday by the Senate....
View ArticlePolice investigating Phillips home invasion
A Phillips man was assaulted by two men who broke into his mobile home Friday night, demanded money and threatened to return if the man called the police. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is...
View ArticleSuspect charged in Winslow High School bomb scare
A Winslow High School student has been charged in connection with a Friday bomb scare at the school. Brandon Ward, 18, of Winslow, is charged with class C terrorizing, according to a news release from...
View ArticleNew Oakland police station construction marked at ceremony
OAKLAND — Construction of a $1.05 million police station began with a ceremonial groundbreaking Monday, something that’s been a long time coming for the town. “We’re very excited to have a new...
View ArticleKennebec Journal April 11 police log
AUGUSTA Sunday at 11:14 a.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Waldo Street. 11:17 a.m., a traffic accident causing injury was reported at West River Road and Route 3. 11:36 a.m., suspicious...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel April 11 police log
IN ATHENS, Sunday at 12:48 p.m., a brush fire was extinguished on Brighton Road. IN CAMBRIDGE, Monday at 9:12 a.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Dexter Road. IN CLINTON, Sunday at 11:02 a.m.,...
View ArticleDriver charged in accident that killed Winthrop family’s dog
A Monmouth man whose vehicle struck and killed a yellow Labrador retriever last week has been charged in connection with the April 4 incident. Skylar Dann, 19, went to the Winthrop Police Department on...
View ArticleWaterville man pleads not guilty to sexual abuse of a minor
A Waterville man pleaded not guilty on Monday to an indictment charging him with sexual abuse of a minor who was between 14 or 16 years old at the time the alleged abuse occurred. Patrick A. Malloy,...
View ArticleAugusta man charged with giving false identity at jail
AUGUSTA — Victor James Pendleton, 24, of Augusta, allegedly gave another man’s name and birth date, his brother’s, when he was charged last June with theft at J& S Oil in Augusta. The arresting...
View ArticleSupporting, validating victims of sexual assault deemed critical at Thomas...
WATERVILLE — Being a community that is supportive of victims of sexual assault is not only right; it also creates a safer community because the victim is more likely to report the crime and the crime...
View ArticleCarthage man charged with possessing child pornography
A Carthage man has been charged with possessing child pornography after police seized his computer last week. Nicholas Henry, 31, of 32 White St., was arrested Monday by the Maine State Police Computer...
View ArticleMan charged in September fire in Canaan faces new charges
A Canaan man charged with arson after a September fire faces new charges, the state fire marshal’s office said Tuesday. Matthew Short, 30, has been charged with three counts of violating conditions of...
View ArticleKennebec Journal April 12 police log
AUGUSTA Monday at 7:03 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Windsor Avenue. 8:15 a.m., theft was reported on Mount Vernon Avenue. 9:34 a.m., a well-being check was performed on Water Street. 10:12...
View ArticleTroop C adds three troopers to Kennebec, Somerset counties
Maine’s 14 newest state troopers, including three for Troop C in Kennebec and Somerset counties, received their badges Friday in a ceremony at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro. The...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel April 12 police log
IN CAMBRIDGE, Monday at 9:12 a.m., a report of a domestic disturbance was investigated on Dexter Road. IN CANAAN, Monday at 10:29 a.m., a report of criminal mischief was investigated on Park Drive. IN...
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