Church burglary, theft probed in Skowhegan

SKOWHEGAN — Police are investigating a burglary and theft of cash donations reported before Sunday services at Centenary United Methodist Church on Dr. Mann Road.

Church pastor the Rev. Richard Dorian arrived about 8 a.m. Sunday to find the door of his office had been kicked in, Police Chief Ted Blais said. Detective Josh King investigated the report and found $25 in donation money and the basket it was in had been stolen.

Blais said no arrests have been made and there are no suspects yet.

IN ALBION, Saturday at 11:11 p.m., underage drinking was reported on Quimby Road.

IN ANSON, Sunday at 12:17 p.m., fire crews put out a chimney fire on River Road.

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1:18 p.m., a report of a burglary was investigated on Four Mile Square Road.

IN BELGRADE, Saturday at 8:57 p.m., a man from Sahagian Road reported a 9-year-old child was missing.

IN BENTON, Friday at 2:51 p.m., a vehicle accident was reported on Clinton Avenue.

8:45 p.m., harassment was reported on Hanscom Road.

Saturday at 2:37 p.m., an assault was reported on Albion Road.

9:59 p.m., a burglary was reported in progress on River Road.

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IN BINGHAM, Sunday at 3:01 p.m., a threatening complaint was investigated on Murray Street.

IN CORNVILLE, Monday at 6:01 a.m., a threatening complaint was taken from Molunkus Road.

IN DETROIT, Sunday at 8:45 a.m., a report of auto theft was investigated on Basford Road.

IN FAIRFIELD, Friday at 12:57 a.m., a theft was reported on Middle Road.

2:07 a.m., a stolen vehicle was reportedly recovered on Green Road.

2:47 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported on Green Road.

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10:12 a.m., a vehicle theft was reported on Green Road.

10:43 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported on Middle Road.

12:12 p.m., juvenile offenses were reported on High Street.

1:17 p.m., a theft was reported at The Big Apple store on Norridgewock Road.

4:36 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported on Back Road.

8:37 p.m., threatening was reported on Prescott Drive.

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Saturday at 12:18 p.m., debris in the road was reported at Wire Guys Self Storage on Skowhegan Road.

Sunday at 11 a.m., a theft was reported on Western Avenue.

11:31 a.m., a disturbance was reported at Alternative Services Inc./Alfred, on Summit Street.

10:29 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Burrill Street.

Monday at 10:48 a.m., a theft was reported on Main Street.

IN FARMINGTON, Saturday at 12:11 p.m., an assault was reported at Walmart on Wilton Road.

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Sunday at 3:15 p.m., a motor vehicle accident involving personal injuries was reported on Temple Road near the intersection with Morrison Hill Road.

IN HARMONY, Sunday at 1:15 p.m., a report of a burglary was investigated on Cambridge Road.

IN HARTLAND, Sunday at 8:43 a.m., fire units were sent to a call on Main Street.

IN INDUSTRY, Friday at 8:17 a.m., an animal complaint was reported on Chick Road.

IN MADISON, Sunday at 5:13 p.m., police made an arrest following a threatening complaint on Houghton Street.

8:55 p.m., a report of a burglary was investigated on Middle Street.

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IN NEW PORTLAND, Monday at 8:40 a.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on School Street.

IN NORRIDGEWOCK, Sunday at 10:02 a.m., police made an arrest following a complaint on Childs Road.

12:59 p.m., police made an arrest following a report of a disturbance on Mercer Road.

IN OAKLAND, Friday at 4:28 p.m., a dispute was reported on Center Street.

Saturday at 12:09 p.m., juvenile offenses were reported on North Gage Road.

5:35 p.m., criminal trespass was reported on Oak Street.

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5:48 p.m., an intoxicated person was reported on Church Street.

6:03 p.m., a caller from High Street reported a runaway.

6:43 p.m., a drug offense was reported on Main Street.

Sunday at 7:57 a.m., criminal mischief was reported on Belgrade Road.

IN PALMYRA, Sunday at 12:12 p.m., police were called to assist another agency on Windfall Lane.

1:45 p.m., a threatening complaint was taken from Windfall Lane.

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IN SIDNEY, Sunday at 6:04 p.m., a grease fire was reported on Pam Corner Drive. A stove was removed from the house, according to the report.

IN SKOWHEGAN, Sunday at 7:53 a.m., a theft was reported on Gilblair Street.

7:58 a.m., a report of a burglary was investigated on Dr. Mann Road.

10:17 p.m., a complaint was taken from East Madison Road.

1:10 p.m., a report of larceny or fraud was taken from Bigelow Hill Road.

6:01 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken from Milburn Street.

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Monday at 9:29 a.m., police made an arrest on North Avenue.

IN VASSALBORO, Friday at 1:15 p.m., harassment was reported on Oak Road.

IN WATERVILLE, Sunday at 10:25 a.m., a burglary was reported at George J. Mitchell School on Drummond Avenue.

2:29 p.m., threatening was reported at Save-A-Lot on The Concourse.

10:28 p.m., harassment was reported at Countryside Trailer Park on Ford Drive.

11:05 p.m., criminal mischief was reported near Front Place and Front Street.

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Monday at 3:30 a.m., a 14-year-old was arrested on a probation hold, at Thayer Center for Health on North Street.

Arrests

IN CLINTON, Sunday at 5:58 p.m., James B. Ramsdell Turner, 26, of 16 Dickey Road, Canaan, was arrested on a warrant, on Hill Road.

IN OAKLAND, Sunday at 3:27 p.m., Justin Wayne Lancaster, 34, of 137 High St., was arrested on a warrant.

IN SOMERSET COUNTY, Sunday at 2 p.m., Cameron Edward Nurmi, 19, of Norridgewock, was arrested on charges of domestic violence assault, domestic violence terrorizing and on a warrant for failure to appear.

8:13 p.m., Justin Barry Adams, 20, of Madison, was arrested on a probation hold and domestic violence assault, with priors.


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