Secure rehabilitation facility approved next to Riverview in Augusta
AUGUSTA — The Planning Board approved a new, secure 21-bed rehabilitation facility next to Riverview Psychiatric Center to treat patients who have committed crimes but don’t require the level of...
View ArticleSkowhegan shelter resident charged with breaking into church building
SKOWHEGAN — A resident of a local homeless shelter was arrested Wednesday after allegedly breaking into a church building looking for food to steal, police said. Dale Pomeroy, 48, is charged with...
View ArticleWaterville brothers accused of torching car over marijuana dispute
SKOWHEGAN — Bail was set at $1,000 each Wednesday for two brothers from Waterville accused of torching a car in June in Madison with a homemade Molotov cocktail over a dispute involving stolen...
View ArticlePolice: Fairfield man drove 98 mph in 35 mph zone while intoxicated
A Fairfield man who allegedly drove 98 mph in a 35 mph zone while intoxicated in Fairfield late Tuesday was arrested just over the Norridgewock town line and taken to jail, police said. Calvin D....
View ArticleChelsea chase results in arrest, drug charge
AUGUSTA — A Chelsea man faces a host of charges after he allegedly fled from a deputy trying to stop him on suspicion of speeding on Tuesday. Todd E. Lunt, 40, spent Tuesday night at the Kennebec...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel Oct. 12 police log
IN ALBION, Tuesday at 12:45 p.m., a traffic accident involving a vehicle and a pole was reported on Unity Road. Wires were reported down. IN BENTON, Wednesday at 5:08 a.m., a fire was reported on...
View ArticleKennebec Journal Oct. 12 police log
AUGUSTA Tuesday at 9:33 a.m., a Civic Center Drive caller reported suspicious activity. 12:32 p.m., a man whose identity was not listed was arrested on Edison Drive after police responded to a request...
View ArticleFired Waterville principal Reiter surrenders teaching certificate
AUGUSTA — Donald J. Reiter, fired in November 2015 as principal of Waterville High School after a student alleged he asked her for sex, surrendered his teaching credentials permanently in exchange for...
View ArticleMen allegedly burglarize Oakland home, lead police on chase
OAKLAND — Two men were arrested Wednesday night after police were called to the scene of an attempted burglary that led to a high-speed chase. Caleb Castranda, 24, of Mount Desert Island, and Steven...
View ArticleKennebec Journal Oct. 13 police log
AUGUSTA Wednesday at 7:31 a.m., harassment was reported on Mayflower Road. 8:14 a.m., criminal mischief was reported on Water Street. 10:14 a.m., a Glenridge Drive caller reported a sex offense. 11:12...
View ArticlePolice: Waterville man arrested on felony warrants after shoplifting incident
WATERVILLE — A man who was wanted on felony charges in Augusta and Farmington was arrested Wednesday afternoon on Western Avenue after shoplifting at the Hannaford supermarket in JFK Plaza, police...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel Oct. 13 police log
IN ANSON, Wednesday at 3:18 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on North Main Street. 7:47 p.m., mischief was reported on Spear Hill Road. Thursday at 12:59 a.m., loud noise or music was reported on...
View ArticleWaterville man to serve three years for theft, drugs, more
AUGUSTA — A Waterville man was sentenced to an initial three years behind bars Thursday for a series of crimes that include thefts, drug trafficking and driving after suspension. Justin Andrew Thomas,...
View ArticlePalmyra man charged with sexual assault on girl after Facebook contact
A Palmyra man accused of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl after soliciting her on Facebook was arrested Thursday night and is facing four criminal charges, according to police. Jacob...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel Oct. 14 police log
IN CANAAN, Thursday at 10:19 a.m., theft was reported on Tuttle Road. 3:57 p.m., a scam was reported on Bush Road. IN CLINTON, Thursday at 12:05 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Hill Road. 12:25...
View ArticleKennebec Journal Oct. 14 police log
AUGUSTA Thursday at 10:14 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Riverside Drive. 11:34 a.m., a hit-and-run traffic accident was reported on Senator Way. 12:12 p.m., fraud was reported on Ridgewood...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel Oct. 15 police log
IN ANSON, Friday at 12:40 p.m., trees were reported down on Horseback Road. IN BELGRADE, Friday at 9:15 a.m., shots were reported to have been fired on Pinkhams Cove Road. IN CANAAN, Friday at 2:19...
View ArticleKennebec Journal Oct. 15 police log
AUGUSTA Friday at 10:12 a.m., a caller from Stephen King Drive reported a domestic disturbance. 1:23 p.m., a caller from Stephen King Drive reported an incident of theft — shoplifting. 8:16 p.m., a...
View ArticleKennebec grand jury indicts 4 on drug trafficking charges
AUGUSTA — Four people were indicted on drug trafficking charges Friday by a grand jury in Kennebec County. Reuben W. Givens, also known as “Turbo,” 43, of Bronx, New York, and Amy L. Perkins, 41, of...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel Oct. 16 police log
IN CARTHAGE, Saturday at 9:22 p.m., juvenile offenses were reported on Winter Hill Road. IN CHESTERVILLE, Saturday at 7:18 p.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Vienna Road. IN DETROIT, Saturday...
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