RANDOLPH — An Augusta man is facing charges after allegedly calling 911 to get a ride home from police.

Julien Labranche, 59, was arrested Sunday and charged with disorderly conduct and misuse of the 911 emergency system, police said.

Maine State Police Lt. David Tripp said troopers responded near a Water Street restaurant Sunday evening for a report of an intoxicated man calling 911 from a pay phone. The man reportedly wanted a ride home to Augusta, Tripp said.

He was uncertain how many calls Labranche had made to 911, but described them as numerous.

Trooper Eric Verhille warned Labranche against using 911 for non-emergencies and left, but Verhille returned a short time later and arrested Labranche when the 911 calls continued.

“He continued calling for a ride home,” Tripp said.

AUGUSTA

TUESDAY

At 4:45 p.m., a 19-year-old Augusta man was summoned on a charge of unlawful possession of a scheduled drug by police responding to a disorderly conduct complaint on Sewall Street. Another man was arrested on numerous charges. No other details were given.

6:24 p.m., there was a report of mischief on Marduca Lane.

WEDNESDAY

At 7:11 a.m., fraud was reported at a Capitol Street business.

8:15 a.m., there was as report of mischief at a Community Drive business.

8:19 a.m., there was an accident on Western Avenue.

10:44 a.m., there was a report of a recent burglary on Oak Street.

12:07 p.m., there was an accident at the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Stone Street.

12:33 p.m., there was a report of disorderly conduct on Northern Avenue.

1 p.m., there was a disturbance on Riverside Drive.

2:52 p.m., a fire alarm sounded at the Lincoln School on Lincoln Street.

2:54 p.m., theft was reported at Jewett Hall at the University of Maine at Augusta on Jewett Drive.

CHELSEA

FRIDAY

The owner of an Eastern Avenue restaurant called police after neighbors allegedly dumped trash in her Dumpster. Police issued a no-trespass order to the neighbors.

CHINA

DEC. 1

There was an accident on Route 3. No injuries were reported.

FRIDAY

A 35-year-old woman was charged with operating after suspension on Route 3. No other details were given.

A man was taken into protective custody and taken to the hospital for an evaluation after he allegedly confronted staff and customers at a Route 3 business.

FARMINGDALE

TUESDAY

At 6:38 p.m., there was an accident on Benjamin Drive.

GARDINER

NOV. 29

A 28-year-old man was charged with operating after suspension during a traffic stop on Central Street. No other details were given.

A 40-year-old man was charged with operating after suspension during a traffic stop for a defective taillight on Route 201. No other details were given.

TUESDAY

At 9:17 a.m., there was suspicious activity on Hume Lane.

3:30 p.m., there was a 911 hang-up on Church Street.

8:22 p.m., there was an accident on Sherburne Street.

LITCHFIELD

TUESDAY

At 9:56 a.m., a person was reported missing from Richmond Road.

7:42 p.m., there was a report of sex offenses on Huntington Hill Road.

MANCHESTER

TUESDAY

At 6:05 p.m., there was an accident on Western Avenue.

RANDOLPH

FRIDAY

Theft was reported at an unspecified location. The investigation is ongoing.

An assault was reported on Closson Street. The alleged victim declined to pursue charges, police said.

READFIELD

TUESDAY

At 9:42 a.m., there was a report of a protection order violation on Chandler Drive.

5:13 p.m., there was a report of a recent burglary on Gorden Road.

SIDNEY

TUESDAY

At 3:22 p.m., police investigated a report of a runaway from the James H. Bean School on Middle Road.

9:17 p.m., there was an accident on West River Road.

WAYNE

TUESDAY

At 12:32 p.m., theft was reported on Fairbanks Road.

5:07 p.m., a burglar alarm sounded on Lovejoy Pond Road.

Arrests

AUGUSTA

NOV. 30

Theresa Overmiller, 42, of Augusta, was arrested on a charge of violating conditions of release after police conducted a bail check at her Augusta home and allegedly found her possessing and consuming alcohol.

TUESDAY

At 4:45 p.m., Paul Fazzi, 20, of Augusta, was arrested on a warrant by police responding to a disorderly conduct complaint on Sewall Street. Fazzi also was charged with unlawful possession of scheduled drugs, theft by receiving stolen property and violating conditions of release, police said.

6:59 p.m., Nathan E. Wheeler, 23, of Augusta, was arrested on a warrant on Mill Street.

WEDNESDAY

At 12:46 a.m., a 17-year-old was arrested on a charge of minor consuming liquor, assault, criminal mischief and violating conditions of release on Monroe Street.

1:44 a.m., Harold W. McArthur, 43, of Pittston, was arrested on a charge of with operating under the influence, operating after suspension and a hold for a charge of violating conditions of release on Littlefield Street.

GARDINER

WEDNESDAY

At 6:02 a.m., Colleen M. Valera, 34, of Gardiner, was arrested on a warrant on Freemont Street.

WEST GARDINER

DEC. 1

Two men were arrested during a traffic stop on Old Lewiston Road. Christopher Williams, 31, was arrested on a warrant and a passenger in the car, Larry Bowler, 31, also was arrested on warrants. No other details were given.

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