Central Maine arrest log: July 20-26, 2024

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for July 20-26, 2024.

Three arrested in theft of ATM from Tubby’s Own Ice Cream in Wayne

The break-in to the Main Street shop was reported to police around 2:30 a.m. Thursday by guests staying in an Airbnb above the shop.

Jay approves selling 8 firearms gained through the forfeiture process of closed criminal cases

Select Board also approves going out to bid for flooring for the Municipal Office and repairs to Whistle Stop Trail pertaining to the town's sewer line that runs along the trail.

Jay promotes corporal to police chief and names officer to fill RSU 73 school resource position

Cpl. Joseph Sage of Jay is currently the Regional School Unit 73 school resource officer. He has been in law enforcement for more than 20 years, starting out in Livermore Falls.

Jay Scout receives Eagle Scout rank

Fournier passed his Eagle Board of Review on Feb. 24, 2022, but because of scheduling challenges, his ceremony was delayed until now.

Jay police chief resigns to take same post in Rangeley

The Select Board accepted Richard Caton IV's resignation Monday, with regret. His last day is Aug. 3.

Livermore Falls man pleads not guilty in Farmington home invasion and Jay shooting cases

Jeromy Merchant, 43, admitted to unrelated probation violations in a 2022 case and was sentenced to 18 months in prison.

Central Maine arrest log: July 6-12, 2024

Blueberry season is starting locally, looks promising so far

One farm opened Wednesday, another plans to do so Monday.

Farmington clerk sorts out county commission districts for voters

Parts of the town are in two different districts.