Augusta area police reports for July 16, 2016.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Franklin County court for May 16-20, 2016
Closed cases from Franklin County Superior Court and Farmington District Court.
Somerset County Sheriff’s Office hires first rural patrol deputy
Northern towns and unorganized territories now are served by the deputy with funding from Office of the State Auditor.
Cornville man released from Riverview Psychiatric Center back in jail
State corrections officials are trying to find adequate housing for James Mayo, who was convicted of terrorizing, and secure medical, mental health and pharmaceutical services for him.
Strong woman arrested on charges of OUI, endangering welfare of a child
Samantha Atwood, 25, was arrested in Jay Thursday after she allegedly slapped her boyfriend, then drove away while intoxicated with an unrestrained 3-year-old in the car.
Waterville man sentenced for threatening girlfriend with knife
Gary W. Howard, 39, will serve an initial five months behind bars after he pleaded guilty to domestic violence terrorizing, domestic violence assault and violating a condition of release.
Morning Sentinel July 15 police log
Waterville area police reports for July 15, 2016.
Waterville man pleads guilty to March robbery
Paul A. Bragdon, 36, was one of four people charged with robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery following the March 17, 2016, incident in which a victim reported he was robbed at gunpoint.
Former Canaan youth pastor rejects plea deal
Lucas Savage, of Clinton, is charged with unlawful sexual contact with a minor and has not entered a plea to the charge.
Farmington men charged with trafficking heroin
The arrest of two Farmington men on charges of aggravated drug trafficking Thursday morning turned up over an ounce of heroin following a months long investigation by local authorities.