FAIRFIELD FIRE CAUSE ELECTRICAL

A fire that damaged a three-unit apartment building on Main Street Tuesday afternoon is believed to have been caused by an electrical problem, according to Fire Chief Duane Bickford.

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A fire Tuesday caused fire and water damage to the interior of an apartment building at 247 Main St. Fairfield. There were no injuries. The cause was believed to be electrical. Staff photo by Rachel Ohm

The fire at 247 Main St. was reported at 1:47 p.m. and brought firefighters from Fairfield, Waterville and Winslow to the scene. It also temporarily closed a section of U.S. Route 201 through downtown Fairfield.

There were no injuries reported and the damage was confined to the attic and kitchen ceiling in one apartment, said Bickford. The building belongs to Linda Thorpe. Bickford said he was unsure whether she was insured.

DRIVER FALLS ASLEEP, IS INJURED

An 84-year-old woman was taken to the hospital Monday with a possible concussion after police say she fell asleep while driving and rolled her car over.

Dorothy Oregan, of Bowie, Md., was driving north on Route 4, Main Street, in the northern Franklin County community of Sandy River Plantation when she fell asleep around 10:20 a.m., said Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols.

Nichols said when she fell asleep, her car swerved, drove into a ditch and rolled over.

The 2008 Ford Escape was towed from the scene. The woman was the only occupant in the car and was taken by Northstar ambulance to Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington, said Nichols.

IN ANSON, Monday at 7:41 p.m., a report of domestic disturbance was investigated on Four Mile Square Road.

8:03 p.m., a report of assault was investigated on Third Street.

IN CANAAN, Monday at 5:58 p.m., a report of assault led to an arrest on Main Street.

IN FARMINGTON, Monday at 10:17 p.m., harassment was reported on Main Street.

IN HARTLAND, Tuesday at 12:43 a.m., a report of suspicious activity was investigated on Pittsfield Avenue.

IN MADISON, Tuesday at 12:41 a.m., a harassment complaint was investigated on Weston Avenue.

IN NEW PORTLAND, Monday at 5:54 p.m., a report of a domestic disturbance was investigated on Tannery Bridge Road.

IN OAKLAND, Monday at 11:04 a.m., fraud or forgery was reported on Oak Street.

Tuesday at 5:00 a.m., a report of a domestic dispute was investigated on Audrey Lane.

IN PITTSFIELD, Monday at 10:49 p.m., a harassment complaint was reported on C Street.

IN SKOWHEGAN, Monday at 4:42 p.m., an intoxicated person was reported on Bush Street.

5:08 p.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Brown Street.

6:03 p.m., a report of theft was investigated at Fairgrounds Market Place.

6:44 p.m., annoying phone calls were reported on Timberview Drive.

7:20 p.m., a report of suspicious activity was investigated on Madison Avenue.

7:24 p.m., an intoxicated person was reported on McClellan Street.

7:25 p.m., a report of suspicious activity was investigated on Madison Avenue.

8:21 p.m., a shots fired complaint was investigated on Water Street.

8:37 p.m., a report of assault was investigated on Water Street.

9:48 p.m., a report of disturbance was investigated on Water Street.

10:25 p.m., a report of assault led to an arrest on Madison Avenue.

11:52 p.m., a report of suspicious activity was investigated on Parlin Street.

Tuesday at 12:27 a.m., a report of theft was investigated on Mount Pleasant Avenue.

1:26 a.m., a report of suspicious activity was investigated on Cleveland Street.

1:43 a.m., a report of disturbance was investigated on Madison Avenue.

2:11 a.m., a report of suspicious activity was investigated on Madison Avenue.

IN SOLON, Tuesday at 7:26 a.m., a report of an abandoned motor vehicle was investigated on School Street.

IN WATERVILLE, Sunday at 11:08 a.m., a theft was reported on Kennedy Memorial Drive.

4:37 p.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on High Street.

6:19 p.m., drug offenses were reported on Sherwin Street.

7:54 p.m., harassment was reported at the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter on Colby Street.

8:02 p.m., an unwanted person was reported at the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter on Colby Street.

8:12 p.m., shoplifting was reported on JFK Plaza.

11:22 p.m., criminal mischief was reported at Bob-In Restaurant on Temple Street.

IN WATERVILLE, Monday at 9:16 a.m., a report of criminal mischief was investigated at Waterville House of Pizza on Main Street.

10:06 a.m., a report of theft was investigated on Elm Street.

4:42 p.m., an unwanted person was reported on Elm Street.

4:43 p.m., a report of criminal mischief was investigated at Cumberland Farms on College Avenue.

6:43 p.m., a report of criminal mischief was investigated on College Avenue.

7:41 p.m., a report of theft was investigated on Carey Lane.

8:11 p.m., theft was reported on High Street.

IN WILTON, Monday at 6:35 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on High Street.

9:44 p.m., a disturbance was reported on U.S. Route 2.

IN WINSLOW, Monday at 4:52 p.m., a report of burglary was investigated on Taylor Road.

Tuesday at 6:30 a.m., a report of theft was investigated on Cushman Road.

ARRESTS

IN FAIRFIELD, Monday at 11:41 a.m., Darcey M. Palmer, 35, of Albion, was arrested on a charge of violating condition of release.

8:38 p.m., Arthur Joshua DiPietro, 24, of Rome, was arrested on a warrant.

IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, Monday, Daniel J. Vallacci, 28, of Farmington, was arrested on the charge of failing to appear.

Justin Kendall, 24, of Livermore Falls, was arrested on charges of burglary and aggravated criminal mischief.

Jeb R. Mansfield, 23, of Waterville, was arrested on the charge of operating under the influence.

Tuesday, Zachary M. Giveas, 23, of Jay, was arrested on two charges of burglary and aggravated criminal mischief.

Sharon E. Wallace, 27, of Wilton, was arrested on charges of domestic violence assault and assault.

Amber Nason, 29, of Farmington, was arrested on the charge of unpaid fines or fees.

IN SOMERSET COUNTY, Monday at 2:37 p.m., Heather Ryan, 30, of Hartland, was arrested on a charge of domestic violence assault.

6:31 p.m., Angela M. Wentworth, 42, of Dexter, was arrested on a charge of domestic violence assault.

8:44 p.m., Kyle J. Corson, 22, of Palmyra, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear in court.

IN WATERVILLE, Monday at 5:35 a.m., Ginger Lorentson, 45, of U.S. Route 1 in Wells, was arrested on Main Street on a charge of disorderly conduct.

IN WINSLOW, Monday at 6:02 p.m., Samuel Henry Baker, 38, of Beech Hill Road in Pittston, was arrested on Benton Avenue on a charge of violation of a protective order.

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