The incidents began in Old Orchard Beach on Wednesday afternoon and ended with a man’s arrest in Wells.
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Skowhegan man arrested after stealing vehicle, leading deputy on brief chase in Somerset County, police allege
Micheal M. Thomas, 26, is charged with operating after suspension as a habitual offender, theft by unauthorized taking, eluding a police officer, failure to stop, driving to endanger and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
Drivers fight off man during chaotic series of carjacking attempts
A New Hampshire man is accused of trying to steal several vehicles, but was fought off by three motorists.
Lewiston man arrested on drug, gun, assault charges
Police and agents from the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency executed a warrant on Anthony Barrett Cremona’s home, they said, as part of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking in the Lewiston area.
Livermore woman charged with assaulting officer during January domestic dispute
An Androscoggin County grand jury indicted a Livermore woman on Tuesday with two counts of assault, and one count of refusing to submit to arrest, stemming from an incident in January.
Latest attack on a woman raises alarm in Portland’s West End
Police say the woman was hit from behind with a club Tuesday night on Brackett Street, in the latest in a series of assaults since last fall.
Waterville police seeking information on reported early morning home invasion
The police chief could not provide a description of the two suspects, a male and female, being sought by authorities, but said that residents nearby are not in any danger.
Man will plead guilty to putting razor blades in pizza dough
The case of tampering focused attention on food security after the retailer and manufacturer revealed they had received prior reports and not warned customers or police.
Oxford County arrest log: June 7, 2021
• Daniel E. Cormier, 49, of 2 Strawberry Lane, Conway, New Hampshire on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 8:49 a.m. June 3, 2021 in Hiram by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • John Doe, 29, in custody of Mary and Warren Dudley, Route 118, Waterford on a charge of violation of condition of […]
Androscoggin County deputies respond to numerous calls at all terrain park, camp sites in Livermore
Law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical personnel were tied up with several incidents.