Waterville area police reports for Dec. 5, 2017.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Madison traffic stop leads to drug charge against Belgrade man
Scott Bickford, 41, pleaded guilty Monday to unlawful possession of a schedule W drug, receiving a $400 fine and 24 hours’ incarceration for time served.
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Vassalboro teen arrested at gunpoint after Belgrade burglaries
The 17-year-old ran away from home and allegedly broke into eight homes along Messalonskee Lake in recent days.
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Man who fled police in Chesterville arrested in Oxford County
Devin Leonard, 25, who allegedly gave police a fake name before fleeing a traffic stop last month, was arrested Sunday in the Oxford County town of Bethel.
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Brunswick police could be 1st in U.S. to use drones to spot railroad trespassers
The project, still in its infancy, would emphasize safety and education. ‘We’re trying to prevent fatalities before they occur,’ says Brunswick Patrol Commander Thomas Garrepy.
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Standish man jailed after leading police on chase that reached 100 mph
Kyle Needham, who is being held at York County jail, also faces drug charges.
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Acton man accused of making harassing calls to York County Courthouse
Ronald Colson, 57, is being held without bail at the county jail in Alfred.
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Chelsea man gets 5 years’ probation for VA travel benefit theft
Victor Lawrence also was ordered to pay more than $2,900 restitution.
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Police: Augusta man severely beaten by fellow inmate at Kennebec jail
Paul Gagnon was serving a 30-day term for contempt after failing to pay child support when he was assaulted, police said.
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No jail time for man charged in pickup truck shooting at police academy in Vassalboro
Matthew Benger will be on deferred disposition for the next 12 months.