Former Canaan youth ministry co-director denies charge of unlawful sexual...
AUGUSTA — A former co-director of a youth ministry program in Canaan on Thursday formally denied a charge of unlawful sexual contact based on his alleged actions from Sept. 1, 2014 to Oct. 31, 2014,...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel Sept. 8 police log
IN ANSON, Wednesday at 6:23 p.m., a scam was reported on Main Street. IN CANAAN, Wednesday at 7:07 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken on Main Street. IN CHESTERVILLE, Wednesday at 9:32 a.m., a...
View ArticleKennebec Journal Sept. 8 police log
AUGUSTA Wednesday at 8:54 a.m., a traffic hazard was reported on Water Street. 10:15 a.m., criminal mischief was reported on Eastern Avenue. 10:23 a.m., disorderly conduct was reported on Kelton Road....
View ArticleJudge sets $150,000 cash bail for man charged in Wilton murder case
FARMINGTON — A judge has set bail at $150,000 cash for Timothy Danforth, the Wilton man charged with murder in connection with the June 1 fatal shooting of a New Sharon man. Justice William Stokes...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel Sept. 9 police log
IN CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Thursday at 6:58 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Carrabassett Drive. IN CLINTON, Thursday at 8:31 a.m., theft was reported on Pearl Street. 2:37 p.m., criminal...
View ArticleKennebec Journal Sept. 9 police log
AUGUSTA Thursday at 7:20 a.m., disorderly conduct was reported on Jabee Lane. 8:05 a.m., a hit-and-run traffic accident was reported on North Chestnut Street. 8:34 a.m., a past burglary was reported on...
View ArticleBurnham man charged with possessing child pornography
A Burnham man who is a convicted sex offender was arrested Thursday and charged with possessing child pornography, police said. David Cook, 59, was charged with possessing sexually explicit material...
View ArticleDogs involved in Winslow attack to remain in quarantine
Two pit bulls reportedly responsible for the death of another dog in an attack in Winslow last month will remain in quarantine at the Humane Society Waterville Area pending the resolution of charges...
View ArticleClaudia Viles, even after tax theft conviction, commands community favor
ANSON — Claudia Viles was a “Secret Santa” who anonymously dropped off presents for needy children around Christmas, a doting mother and grandmother who persevered after the loss of her son to a drug...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel Sept. 10 police log
IN ATHENS, Friday at 10:46 a.m., a traffic accident was reported on Main Street. IN BINGHAM, Friday at 1:31 p.m., a water rescue was reported on Bridge Street. 3:12 p.m., a scam was reported on Bingham...
View ArticleKennebec Journal Sept. 10 police log
AUGUSTA Friday at 7:38 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Capitol Street. 8:24 a.m., harassment was reported on Water Street. 8:51 a.m., there was a traffic accident on Route 3. 10:50 a.m.,...
View ArticleStabbing report from Chelsea leads to six arrests, confiscation of illegal drugs
A report of a stabbing Friday afternoon in Chelsea resulted in the arrest of six people, including the stabbing victim, on various charges, including some that stemmed from police discovery of illegal...
View ArticleState supreme court to hear Sidney man’s appeal in child sex assault case
AUGUSTA — Oral arguments are set for Tuesday in an appeal by a Sidney man serving 50 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl and recording those attacks on his cellphone. Eric L....
View ArticleMorning Sentinel Sept. 11 police log
IN ANSON, Sunday at 2:49 a.m., loud noise was reported on Valley Road. IN ATHENS, Saturday at 1:25 p.m., an assault was reported on Eaton Corner Road. IN BENTON, Sunday at 11:06 a.m., wires were...
View ArticleKennebec Journal Sept. 11 police log
AUGUSTA Saturday at 8:48 a.m., a well-being check was performed on State Street. 9:32 a.m., a city ordinance violation was reported on Old Winthrop Road. 10:42 a.m., a traffic hazard was reported on...
View ArticleKennebec County courts Sept. 1-7, 2016
AUGUSTA — Here is a roundup of cases closed Sept. 1-7, 2016, in courts in Augusta and Waterville: Randy Alexander, 31, of Litchfield, illegal possession of firearm Dec. 9, 2015, in Litchfield; two-year...
View ArticleSynthetic ‘zombie’ drug spice poses enforcement problem in Portland
On most Sundays, when the social service agencies in Portland’s Bayside neighborhood are closed, it’s common to find a large group of people gathered outside an abandoned building at the intersection...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel Sept. 12 police log
IN ANSON, Sunday at 4:38 p.m., trees were reported down on Canaan Road. IN BENTON, Sunday at 11:06 a.m., wires were reported down on River Road. 2:45 p.m., wires were reported down on River Road. IN...
View ArticleLitchfield man hits pole, knocks out power in suspected drunken driving case
A Litchfield man has been charged with operating under the influence after a car he was operating early Saturday morning left the road and struck a utility pole, causing a power outage and sending a...
View ArticleFairfield man arrested for alleged possession of child porn
A Fairfield man is being held on bail at the Somerset County Jail after his arrest over the weekend on charges of possessing and disseminating child pornography. Robert W. Card, 32, is charged with two...
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