Augusta area police reports for Oct. 19, 2018.
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Augusta man pleads guilty in federal drug conspiracy case
Donald Morang Jr., who will be sentenced later, already is imprisoned on state drug charges.
Augusta police establish no ‘direct threat’ after anonymous Cony High School tip
Deputy Chief Kevin Lully said classes will continue as normal and there will be no additional police presence at the school.
Kennebec Journal Oct. 18 police log
Augusta area police reports for Oct. 18, 2018.
Vandals’ damage forces Richmond park restrooms’ closure
Incidents causing damage occurred every few weeks throughout the summer, according to Richmond police.
State changes dispatching software, causing stir for contracting towns
After the state’s switch to the Spillman computer-aided dispatch program, the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office and the Gardiner Police Department face the decision of buying it or seeking dispatch service elsewhere.
Rochester, NY, man pleads guilty to federal charge in central Maine drug conspiracy
Jamie Betances was convicted of drug trafficking in Somerset County.
Two Newport men sentenced for conspiracy to distribute heroin in central Maine
Kennebec County law enforcement agencies helped investigate the case, according to the U.S. Attorney.
Kennebec County courts Oct. 4-10, 2018
A roundup of cases closed Oct. 4-10, 2018, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
Skowhegan police: Lock your doors, windows following recent burglaries
Thirteen homes, businesses and vehicles have been broken into since last Friday, prompting the advisory.