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Norridgewock man charged with drug trafficking; is hospitalized after bust

Investigators seized 324 grams of suspected fentanyl, and the man was taken to the hospital after appearing to ingest something, the sheriff said.

Peter O’Donnell, 69, pleaded guilty Monday to one count of engaging a prostitute, a Class E charge, under a deferred disposition agreement.

Dhavalkumar Patel was apprehended by immigration agents at Wallace’s Market on Saturday. He contends that he is being unlawfully held.

Eric Knight was found guilty in April of depraved indifference murder in the death of Benita Preo.

The children are suspected of involvement in break-ins of 13 storage units and 6 motor vehicles, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said.

Prosecutors requested a police affidavit supporting the arrest of Brandon Phair be sealed.

by Staff Report June 27, 2026June 27, 2026

A 4-year-old was reported missing from Fairfield shortly before 2 a.m.

The mother and grandmother of Braxtyn Smith, who died in 2024 after months of physical and sexual abuse, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the case.

Police say John Stratton Jr., 22, was driving 123 mph before the deadly wreck in August 2025.

Police announced Thursday that the suspect was arrested in upstate New York.