Jay couple charged after allegedly using child as human shield with police
JAY — A local couple was arrested Tuesday following a confrontation with their landlord and police in which the couple allegedly used their 2-year-old daughter as a human shield. Sharron Wallace, 30,...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel Aug. 16 police log
IN CLINTON, Tuesday at 2:36 p.m., theft was reported at Kodiak Storage on Baker Street. IN FAIRFIELD, Tuesday at 8:40 a.m., vandalism was reported on Water Street. 2:15 p.m., trespassing was reported...
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Suspect in Arundel credit union robbery arrested
Glenn Brackett Authorities have arrested the man who they say robbed the Infinity Federal Credit Union in Arundel at around 1 p.m. Wednesday. Glen Brackett, 48, of Biddeford was arrested Wednesday...
View ArticleCrash in Porter injures 7 teens; speed, alcohol involved, police say
Police say speed and alcohol were factors in an accident Tuesday that injured seven people, all under the legal drinking age in Maine, in Porter. Steve McCausland, spokesman for the Maine State Police,...
View ArticleBelgrade man charged after Skowhegan suspicious box incident Wednesday
SKOWHEGAN — A Belgrade man has been charged with felony terrorizing after allegedly leaving a suspicious looking package and a disturbing voicemail message at a Skowhegan employment agency Wednesday,...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel Aug. 17 police log
IN AVON, Wednesday at 7:24 p.m., harassment was reported on Mt. Blue Pond Road. IN CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Wednesday at 3:41 p.m., a burglary was reported on Boynton Avenue. 7:08 p.m., a smoke...
View ArticleRhode Island man pleads not guilty to Sidney home invasion charges
AUGUSTA — A Providence, Rhode Island, man accused of a home invasion in Sidney in March pleaded not guilty Thursday to a number of charges related to that incident. Dreaquan Foster, 22, was indicted...
View ArticleKennebec Journal Aug. 17 police log
AUGUSTA Wednesday at 8:50 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Water Street. 9:42 a.m., property was recovered on Spring Street. 10:28 a.m., property was recovered on Water Street. 10:34 a.m., a...
View ArticleNew Yorker sentenced to 30 months in prison for selling drugs
AUGUSTA — A New York City man who was arrested April 14 in Waterville with large quantities of drugs on him, pleaded guilty Thursday to aggravated trafficking in cocaine. Kendu Watts, 19, was sentenced...
View ArticleWoman who struck Falmouth man with a car had history of mental illness
A 51-year-old woman will be evaluated at Riverview Psychiatric Center following her arrest this week for hitting a Falmouth man with her car as he stood in his driveway. At her initial appearance...
View ArticleKennebec Journal Aug. 18 police log
AUGUSTA Thursday at 7:12 a.m., property was recovered on Riverside Drive. 9:09 a.m., theft was reported on Myrtle Street. 10:50 a.m., criminal trespass was reported on West River Road. 12:13 p.m.,...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel Aug. 18 police log
IN CHESTERVILLE, Thursday at 4:25 p.m., harassment was reported on Vienna Road. IN FAIRFIELD, Thursday at 6:57 p.m., threatening was reported on High Street. IN FARMINGTON, Thursday at 2:09 a.m.,...
View ArticleThree plead guilty to Winslow vehicle burglaries committed during ‘booze cruz’
AUGUSTA — Three of four young men charged with a series of motor vehicle burglaries pleaded guilty Thursday in connection with an incident that led to a lockout of Winslow schools in April. The pleas...
View ArticleDriver pleads not guilty in death of pedestrian in South Portland
An Arundel woman accused of striking and killing a pedestrian in South Portland in a drunken-driving crash has pleaded not guilty. Kristen Hodak, 29, appeared in court Friday to answer charges of...
View ArticleKennebec Journal Aug. 19 police log
AUGUSTA Friday at 8:44 a.m., a person was taken to the hospital from Willow Street. 9:40 a.m., disorderly conduct was reported on Memorial Drive. 11:50 a.m., a well-being check was performed on Water...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel police log for Aug. 19
IN ANSON, Friday at 3:21 p.m., a fire with trees down was reported on Valley Road. IN ATHENS, Saturday at 1:40 p.m., debris was reported in the road on Main Street. IN BINGHAM, Friday at 7:21 p.m., a...
View ArticleEx-Westbrook High track coach who admitted having sex with student found dead
A former Westbrook High School track coach who admitted having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student has died of an apparent suicide, according to Maine State Police. Timothy Even, 28, of...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel Aug. 20 police log
IN ANSON, Sunday at 4:49 a.m., trespassing was reported on Four Mile Square Road. IN BENTON, Sunday at 12:35 a.m., a traffic accident was reported on Unity Road. IN CANAAN, Sunday at 12:44 a.m., a...
View ArticleKennebec Journal Aug. 20 police log
AUGUSTA Saturday at 7 a.m., a well-being check was performed on State Street. 7:41 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Mount Vernon Avenue. 8:50 a.m., a person was taken to the hospital from...
View ArticleKennebec County Courts Aug. 10-17, 2017
AUGUSTA — Here is a list of cases closed Aug. 10-17, 2017, in courts in Augusta and Waterville. Courtney W. Berzinis, 34, of Augusta, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer Dec. 9, 2015, in Augusta;...
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