The Select Board gave the OK to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster to develop more accurate budget numbers for a new policing model that would include assigning deputies to two-week shifts in Madison.
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Somerset County grand jury indicts man accused of firing gunshots over car dispute
Among the indictments handed up last week was Wade Curtis, 35, of Hartland, who’s charged with reckless conduct with a firearm after police say he fired shots at a man over dispute about a car in November.
Palmyra man intentionally sets two houses on fire, police say
Aaron Chadbourn, 54, charged with arson after police said he started fires Sunday at residences on Main Street.
Somerset County Sheriff’s officials investigate crash into Madison church
The crash occurred Saturday at St. Sebastian Church on Main Street in Madison when a Toyota Prius slammed into the front entry way, causing extensive damage to the church and vehicle, according to Somerset County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Michael Mitchell.
Smithfield man arrested after making threat, brandishing firearm at Skowhegan store, police say
A Smithfield man faces multiple charges after brandishing a firearm at a Skowhegan store early Sunday and then fleeing in a vehicle, before being arrested.
Two arrested on drug charges following police search in Pittsfield
Jefferey Aubin, 32, and Barbara Norrie, 31, were taken into custody after investigators on Wednesday found an array of illicit drugs, over $3,000 in cash and firearms, authorities said.
Ex-officials with Anson-Madison Water District collected nearly $12,300 in illegal sales, warrant says
The money was collected from the sale of old utility lines belonging to the district and authorities say only $500 was returned to the district.
Trustees of Anson-Madison Water District release more details on theft charges, dismissals
Latest information includes that the superintendent, Michael Corson, had been fired Dec. 7 — earlier than previously thought — “due to concerns about his management of the district.”
Entire staff of Anson-Madison Water District fired amid theft charges
The head of the Maine Rural Water Association said Tuesday that the association will take over operations of the district after its superintendent and foreman were charged earlier with theft.
Anson-Madison Water District officials charged with theft, sheriff says
The superintendent and a foreman at the Madison-based water district are accused of selling old water lines to a scrap metal dealer and pocketing the money.