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Kennebec Journal Oct. 18 police log

October 18, 2018October 18, 2018

Augusta area police reports for Oct. 18, 2018.

Maine Crime

Overall crime in Maine declines for 6th straight year, while rape reports increase

by Matt Byrne October 18, 2018October 19, 2018

The 448 reported rapes in 2017 is a 17 percent jump from 2016, a rise that some attribute to increased reporting by victims who feel empowered by the national conversation about sexual harassment and assault.

Maine, Maine Crime

Augusta police uncertain solution to Kennebec County’s dispatch concerns

by Meg Robbins October 17, 2018October 17, 2018

To accommodate an influx of 25,000 annual calls, the city’s department would need to hire four new dispatchers, driving annual rates higher than towns might be willing to budget for.

Cops & Courts, Maine, Maine Crime, News

Cumberland sheriff’s office seeks help finding Gray man wanted on stalking charge

by Dennis Hoey October 17, 2018December 27, 2018

Authorities say 28-year-old Kenneth John Dubuc also has ties to the Scarborough area.

Maine, Maine Crime

Vandals’ damage forces Richmond park restrooms’ closure

by CHRIS QUATTRUCCI Times Record October 17, 2018October 17, 2018

Incidents causing damage occurred every few weeks throughout the summer, according to Richmond police.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Man gets 2 years in federal prison for stealing checks from mail in Scarborough

by Dennis Hoey October 16, 2018October 16, 2018

Nicholas Veelenturf, 31, of Dorchester, Mass., also tried to cash counterfeit versions of the checks at bank branches in the Bay State, the U.S. attorney in Maine says.