Waterville rape case set for August trial
AUGUSTA — The case of a Waterville man accused of raping a 73-year-old woman at gunpoint after breaking into her home is scheduled to go to trial in August, according to his attorney. However, Mark...
View ArticleVassalboro woman’s purse turns up after arrest of Boothbay woman
A purse that was stolen from a Vassalboro woman in April recently was recovered after investigators found it in the car belonging to a Boothbay woman, police said. The purse was found after the woman...
View ArticleKennebec Journal June 1 police log
AUGUSTA Tuesday at 7:06 a.m., theft was reported on Stewart Lane. 10:43 a.m., harassment was reported on Cony Street. 10:48 a.m., a hit-and-run traffic accident was reported on Civic Center Drive....
View ArticleMorning Sentinel June 1 police log
IN CANAAN, Tuesday at 1:04 p.m., a report of trespassing was investigated on Pinnacle Road. IN DETROIT, Tuesday at 2:46 p.m., a report of a motor vehicle burglary was investigated on North Road. IN...
View ArticleNew York man imprisoned for 2 years for drug trafficking in Augusta
AUGUSTA — A New York City man will spend two years in prison for drug trafficking in Augusta. Frederick Rogers, 32, of Saint Albans, Queens, was arrested Nov. 2, 2015, after police raided a hotel room...
View ArticleAugusta police seek council OK for controversial license plate reader
AUGUSTA — City councilors will consider a proposal from police to seek grant funding to purchase an automatic license plate reader, expand “hot spot” actions in which officers focus on high-crime...
View ArticleWaterville area school lockout was caused by threat
Waterville area schools were in lockout mode for about an hour early Thursday afternoon after a threat was reportedly made against schools. The lockout, which began shortly before noon, ended around 1...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel June 2 police log
IN ALBION, Wednesday at 6:47 p.m., harassment was reported on Belfast Road. IN ANSON, Wednesday at 12:10 p.m., mischief was reported on Hilton Hill Road. IN ATHENS, Wednesday at 12:38 p.m., a theft was...
View ArticleKennebec Journal June 2 police log
AUGUSTA Wednesday at 8:19 a.m., a traffic hazard was reported on Route 3 West. 10:57 a.m., a mental health and well-being check was performed on Charles Street. 11:02 a.m., traffic light problems were...
View ArticlePolice continue to investigate fatal Wilton shooting
Police are continuing to investigate the fatal shooting of a New Sharon man in Wilton early Wednesday morning, but as of Thursday afternoon were not releasing any new information. Detectives are...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel June 3 police log.
IN CANAAN, Thursday at 10:02 a.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Hill Road. IN CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Thursday at 10:05 a.m., a report of theft or fraud was taken on Pine Road. IN CONCORD,...
View ArticleLivermore Falls man accused of kicking Augusta police officer in face
AUGUSTA — A Livermore Falls man allegedly kicked one police officer in the face and another in the shin as they were trying to arrest him early Friday morning for allegedly driving drunk. Jamahl A....
View ArticleKennebec Journal June 3 police log
AUGUSTA Thursday at 7:38 a.m., a well-being check was performed on Interstate 95. 9:47 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Hospital Street. 10:21 a.m., traffic light problems were reported on...
View ArticleBingham man with multiple sex crime convictions arrested, bailed twice in one...
A convicted sex offender from Bingham with multiple convictions stretching over two decades has been arrested and released on bail twice in a week on unlawful sexual contact charges in two separate...
View ArticleKennebec Journal June 4 police log
AUGUSTA Friday at 8:25 a.m., a disturbance was reported on Oxford Street. 10:11 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Edison Drive. 10:42 a.m., simple assault was reported on Water Street. 1:38...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel June 5 police log
IN ANSON, Saturday at 9:02 p.m., a shots fired complaint was investigated on Ward Street. IN CANAAN, Saturday at 5:32 p.m., vandalism was investigated on Hinckley Road. 6:15 p.m., a disturbance was...
View ArticleKennebec County courts May 26-June 1, 2016
AUGUSTA — Here is a list from the Capital Judicial Center of cases closed May 26-June 1, 2016, in Augusta and Waterville courts: Scott A. Bagley, 51, of Clinton, forgery and theft by unauthorized...
View ArticleKennebec Journal June 5 police log
AUGUSTA Saturday at 8:44 a.m., a 36-year-old Chelsea woman was summoned on a charge of operating while license suspended or revoked. 10:36 a.m., a 79-year-old Augusta resident was summoned on a charge...
View ArticleIndustry man pleads guilty to fatal Farmington New Year’s Day hit-and-run
The Industry man who was driving drunk when he hit and killed an East Wilton woman on New Year’s Day, then fled the scene after “trying to wake her up,” pleaded guilty Monday to charges of aggravated...
View ArticleKennebec Journal June 6 police log
AUGUSTA Sunday at 11:38 a.m., disorderly conduct was reported on Quimby Street. 1:01 p.m., a well-being check was performed on Western Avenue. 2:53 p.m., a mental health and well-being check was...
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