Augusta area police reports for Dec. 22, 2016.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Police subdue Norridgewock man with stun gun after standoff at store
Donald Bessey, 66, was arrested after sparking the standoff Wednesday night by allegedly suggesting he would commit ‘suicide by cop’ and then threatening people at Cumberland Farms with a loaded gun.
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Waterville man gets 10 months for selling $12,000 in counterfeit coins
Mwashuma M. Sithole also was sentenced to serve three years of supervised release.
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Somerset County court for Nov. 14-18, 2016
Closed cases from Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court.
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Phillips man arrested on a charge of gross sexual assault of a minor
Eric J. Wilding, 53, was arrested Tuesday after police investigated a complaint of assault.
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Months-long investigation nets dozen drug arrests Tuesday in Augusta
The alleged possession of weapons and dealing in drug-free zones elevated the charges, police said.
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Pittston man in court on ATV manslaughter charge
Halee Cummings, 18, of Sidney was a passenger when the vehicle went off the road and crashed.
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China woman to serve 3 years behind bars for 2015 burglary spree
Meagan Emery stole jewelry from homes in Chelsea, China and Vassalboro to support her heroin habit.
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Fairfield man’s arrest results in handgun seizure
William Nelson Hansen, 46, was arrested on Dec. 18 on charges of domestic violence assault, domestic violence terrorizing, domestic violence reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and criminal mischief.
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Morning Sentinel Dec. 19 police log
Waterville area police reports for Dec. 19, 2016.