Kennebec Journal July 5 police log
AUGUSTA Monday at 7:47 a.m., harassment was reported on Eastern Avenue. 8:55 a.m., a mental health and well-being check was performed on Gaywalk Street. 10:51 a.m., criminal trespassing was reported on...
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IN CAMBRIDGE, Tuesday at 7:35 a.m., a structure fire was extinguished on Dexter Road. IN CHINA, Saturday at 2:27 p.m., an unattended death by choking was reported on Lakeview Drive. IN CHESTERVILLE,...
View ArticleWaterville police arrest Sidney pair on drug trafficking charges
WATERVILLE — A months-long drug trafficking investigation ended in arrests of two Sidney residents, spurred by a June southern Maine arrest of a third man police say is a major supplier from New York....
View ArticleConvicted Bingham sex offender pleads not guilty to Skowhegan, Smithfield...
A Bingham man accused of sexually assaulting two women in separate incidents in Skowhegan and Smithfield remains out on bail after pleading not guilty to the charges against him last week. Christopher...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel July 6 police log
IN ANSON, Tuesday at 1:33 p.m., a theft was reported on Greenleaf Road. IN CAMBRIDGE, Tuesday at 7:35 a.m., a structure fire was extinguished on Dexter Road. IN CANAAN, Tuesday at 9:33 p.m., a domestic...
View ArticleRiverview patient out on release arrested in Cornville on probation violation
A Cornville man who was sent to the Riverview Psychiatric Center in November after he was deemed incompetent to stand trial on terrorizing charges is back in custody after police say he failed to show...
View ArticlePolice use antidote in Somerset County for first time to save woman who...
A state police trooper and a Skowhegan police detective working as a county deputy are being credited this week with saving a woman’s life in Somerset County after administering a drug used to reverse...
View ArticleKennebec Journal July 6 police log
AUGUSTA Tuesday at 8:01 a.m., criminal mischief was reported on Winthrop Street. 8:26 a.m., criminal mischief was reported on Northern Avenue. 11:00 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Riverside...
View ArticleWinslow woman to serve 60 days in jail for unemployment theft, tax fraud and...
AUGUSTA — A Winslow woman will serve 60 days in jail for theft of unemployment benefits, falsifying income tax returns for two years, and lying about her income to a hearing officer at a proceeding...
View ArticleClinton man who fled police investigating 911 call caught, arrested
A man was arrested Thursday morning at a family member’s home in Clinton shortly after he fled from police who were investigating a domestic violence complaint at a residence on 597 Hinckley Road....
View ArticleKennebec Journal July 7 police log
AUGUSTA Wednesday at 7:43 a.m., there was a traffic accident at Winthrop Court and Winthrop Street. 7:58 a.m., criminal mischief was reported on Washington Street. 8:40 a.m., there was a traffic...
View ArticleMan charged in St. Albans killing of uncle to undergo mental health evaluation
A St. Albans man charged with murdering his uncle in April has been ordered to undergo a mental competence evaluation and could be sent to Riverview Psychiatric Center for a 30-day observation,...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel July 7 police log
IN ANSON, Wednesday at 9:09 p.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Horseback Road. A warning was issued. IN CANAAN, Wednesday at 9:03 a.m., a theft was investigated on Main Street. IN...
View ArticleSketch of suspect in Jefferson assault released
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office released a sketch Thursday of a suspect in an assault that took place July 1 on Hinks Road in Jefferson. The suspect is described as white, about 6 feet tall with...
View ArticleFormer Farmington food pantry treasurer accused of stealing thousands in...
FARMINGTON — A longtime treasurer for the Care and Share Food Closet allegedly has stolen more than $10,000 of donated money from the nonprofit organization since 2010, police say. Mary L. O’Donal, 74,...
View ArticleMen arrested, freed on bail, after high speed police chase in Somerset County
Two area men are free on bail this week after one allegedly took police on a chase Sunday at more than 90 mph through Somerset County, crashing twice, and the other allegedly fought with an officer...
View ArticleMaine State Police want to question man in connection with West Gardiner...
State police are seeking information from the public about a man who might be involved in the theft of a truck from Pond Road in West Gardiner, according to a Facebook post by the state police. The...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel July 8 police log
IN ANSON, Thursday at 4:43 a.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on River Road. IN BINGHAM, Thursday at 9:33 a.m., a theft was investigated on Main Street. IN CANAAN, Thursday at 1:19 a.m., a...
View ArticleGardiner man gets second 8-year term for drug trafficking
A Gardiner man received his second eight-year sentence for drug trafficking during a hearing this week at the Capital Judicial Center. Russell W. Truman, 48, pleaded guilty Tuesday to aggravated...
View ArticleGardiner fire that left family homeless classified as arson
GARDINER — A Tuesday fire that destroyed a mobile home on Blueberry Hill Lane was intentionally set. Sgt. Ken Grimes, of the Office of State Fire Marshal, said Friday the investigation into the fire is...
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