• Michael W. Charest, 33, of Auburn, lost control of his vehicle and struck a utility pole at 10:55 a.m. Wednesday on South Avenue near Blockbuster Video. Damage to the 1998 Chevrolet, driven by Charest and owned by Scott L. Peters of Minot, was estimated at $5,000.

Arrests
Lewiston

• James Grenier, 20, of 246 Park St., on a warrant charging failure to pay a fine on a charge of driving with a suspended license, 6:10 a.m. Thursday at that address.

• Jason Bray, 26, of 44 Wood St., on warrants charging driving with a suspended license, 6:18 p.m. Wednesday at that address.

• Robert Buteau, 33, of 39 Knox St., on two warrants from Oxford and Sagadahoc counties, 7:20 p.m. Wednesday at 23 Bartlett St.

Auburn

• Jakki Ducharme, 39, of 244 Minot Ave., on warrants charging failure to pay fines, 2:05 p.m. Thursday at that address.

• James E. Vining, 42, of 34 Granite St., on a charge of violating conditions of release, 1:41 a.m. Thursday at 199 Court St.