FARMINGTON — A local man pleaded guilty in Franklin County Superior Court this week to endangering the welfare of two children and will serve two years of probation. Michael Mikula, 31, of Farmington was sentenced Monday by Justice Roland Cote to 180 days in jail, all suspended, and one year probation for each charge. The probation […]
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Jay residents accused of endangering child, harassing neighbor
JAY — Two residents are accused of endangering the welfare of their young child after police responded to a report of a dispute between neighbors Tuesday night on Otis Street. A young child was used as a shield for protection by one of the residents, Police Chief Richard Caton IV said Wednesday. A caller reported […]
Jay man pleads not guilty in road-rage case
FARMINGTON — A Jay man Tuesday denied pointing a loaded handgun at a vehicle with children in it while traveling from Jay to Farmington in Dec. 10, 2016. Jacob Couture, 27, pleaded not guilty in Franklin County Superior Court to a felony charge of terrorizing with a dangerous weapon and misdemeanor charges of threatening display […]
Jay man accused in road rage incident in Franklin County towns
FARMINGTON — A Jay man is accused of pointing a loaded handgun at a vehicle with children in it several times as he drove, with children in his vehicle, from Jay to Wilton and Farmington. The road-rage incident began near the Jay Transfer Station on Route 4 in North Jay at about 1 p.m. Saturday, […]
Strong woman accused of OUI with 3-year-old in car
JAY — A Strong woman is accused of driving drunk with her 3-year-old daughter in a seat belt in the back seat Thursday night, according to police. Jay police officer Stephanie Guillemette arrested Samantha Atwood, 25, on misdemeanor charges of operating under the influence with one prior conviction, endangering the welfare of a child and […]
Industry woman accused of drunken driving with child in vehicle
INDUSTRY — Police said a local woman with a 6-year-old child in her vehicle was charged with drunken driving after a crash on Route 43 early Tuesday night. Tina Timmsen, 43, was arrested on misdemeanor charges of operating under the influence and endangering the welfare of a child, Lt. David Rackliffe of the Franklin County […]
Farmington parents charged with child endangerment
FARMINGTON — Parents of a young boy face child endangerment charges after several people reported a child under age 5 running down Route 4 on Thursday afternoon. The child was not wearing a shirt, socks or shoes when the report came to police at approximately 3:20 p.m., Farmington police secretary Bonnie Pomeroy said Friday. Sgt. […]
Phillips man pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges
FARMINGTON — A Phillips man accused of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 12 in 2013, pleaded not guilty Friday in Franklin County Superior Court. Justice Nancy Mills ordered Robert Parker Jr., 43, to remain held on $75,000 cash bail or $150,000 worth of real estate. She also ordered him to have no […]
Phillips man faces sexual assault charge
FARMINGTON — A Phillips man accused of sexually assaulting a child under age 12 had his bail set at $75,000 cash or $150,000 worth of real estate Wednesday in 12th District Court. Robert Parker Jr., 43, is also accused of threatening to kill the child and harassing family members by sending texts with explicit descriptions […]
Farmington woman accused of leaving baby unattended in car
FARMINGTON — A local woman is accused of leaving her 20-month-old child in a locked car in a parking lot for about 20 minutes while she shopped at Walmart on Wilton Road. Officer Justin Blais issued Denise Boulette, 34, of Farmington a court summons on a misdemeanor charge of endangering the welfare of a child […]