Waterville area police reports for July 9, 2016.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Four arrested in Winthrop on drug trafficking charges
Several state and local police groups conducted the investigation, which allegedly turned up 76 grams of heroin and $2,400 in cash.
Gardiner fire that left family homeless classified as arson
The Office of State Fire Marshal continues to investigate the Blueberry Hill Lane blaze, which left a family of five homeless.
Gardiner man gets second 8-year term for drug trafficking
An affidavit by Maine Drug Enforcement Agency Special Agent Brian Wastella said a confidential informant bought 0.77 grams of crack cocaine from Truman on Sept. 24, 2015 at his Highland Avenue residence.
Maine State Police want to question man in connection with West Gardiner truck theft
A security camera image shows the man entering the Brunswick Wal-Mart, near where the damaged truck was abandoned.
Men arrested, freed on bail, after high speed police chase in Somerset County
A fleeing vehicle on Sunday crashed into two utility poles in Solon, knocking off a license plate, which led police to arrest the driver Wednesday.
Former Farmington food pantry treasurer accused of stealing thousands in donated money
Mary L. O’Donal is charged with stealing more than $10,000 in donations over five years from the Care and Share Food Closet, where she was treasurer.
Sketch of suspect in Jefferson assault released
A woman apparently surprised a burglar and was wounded when he swung something at her, cutting her in the abdomen.
Man charged in St. Albans killing of uncle to undergo mental health evaluation
Jeremy Erving, 25, continues to be held without bail at the Somerset County Jail and may be sent to Riverview Psychiatric Center in Augusta for a 30-day observation.
Clinton man who fled police investigating 911 call caught, arrested
Police said Michael Savage fled after state troopers responded to a complaint at a Hinckley Road residence in Clinton and he later was charged with violating bail; a woman who allegedly tried to distract police dogs so Savage could get away also was arrested.