LIVERMORE FALLS — A local man faces several charges after police say he assaulted family members and police on Friday night.
Oren Capen, 21, of Livermore Falls was arrested on a felony charge of domestic violence assault with priors, and misdemeanor charges of assault, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, refusing to submit to arrest or detention by physical force, and obstructing a report of a crime, police Chief Ernest Steward Jr. said.
Police responded to a call at about 7 p.m. Friday from a Baldwin Street resident reporting a domestic disturbance.
Livermore Falls officer Robert Samson and Lt. Thomas Gould were assisted at the scene by Jay police Sgt. Troy Young.
Capen is accused of assaulting the officers by attempting to head butt and bite them, Steward said.
He was screaming and yelling at officers and family outside the residence, he said.
He is accused of pushing and shoving family members, he said. He is also accused of damaging a window in a rental property.
Capen was taken to Androscoggin County Jail in Auburn. He was being held on $1,560 cash bail over the weekend, Steward said. He is scheduled to appear in Androscoggin County Superior Court on Thursday, March 29.
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