Weekly Safety Report: Convictions, Arson, and Conviction Challenge in Penobscot County, Maine
Two men from New York have been convicted of a violent attempted theft of drugs in Rangeley. Another incident involves a man accused of setting a Bangor garage on fire, claiming he was being chased. Lastly, a man serving a 55-year sentence for murder is challenging his conviction in court.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Human Remains Found in Ellsworth, Interview with New Bar Harbor-MDI Police Chief
Two incidents occurred in Hancock County, Maine this week. In the first incident, human remains were found in Ellsworth, confirming the identity of a man who had been missing since February 2022. The second incident involved an interview with the new Bar Harbor-MDI Police Chief, David Kerns, who discussed his start in the role and his plans for community policing.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Drug Trafficking Arrest and Murder Case Unfold in Augusta, Maine
Two incidents occurred in Augusta, Maine this week. In the first incident, a 37-year-old man was arrested for drug trafficking and theft of a U-Haul van. The arrest took place after he was pulled over driving the stolen van. In the second incident, a murder suspect pleaded not guilty to the murder of a 34-year-old man. The victim's body was found on the side of a road, and the suspect allegedly intended to "beat up" or "scare" the victim. The suspect was apprehended in Mississippi.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Traffic Enforcement and East Side Fire Impact Sanford, Maine
This week in Sanford, Maine, there were two notable incidents. The first incident involved a traffic enforcement report and update, which revealed a total of 766 traffic stops, 134 written warnings, 524 verbal warnings, 63 violation summonses, and 45 arrests. Speeding and inspection violations were identified as the top contributing violations. The second incident involved a fire at 128 Emery Street, which displaced two mothers and eight children. One family is currently staying in a local hotel, while the other will be moving into a different apartment within East Side Acres.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Structure Fire and Hit and Run Incident in Lincoln County, Maine
Two incidents occurred in Lincoln County, Maine this week. The first incident involved a structure fire on Squirrel Island, where a maintenance barn belonging to the Squirrel Island Village Corporation burned down. The second incident was a hit and run incident in Belfast, where a woman was allegedly assaulted and then run over by a vehicle driven by Ronald Grover.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Assault, Drug Trafficking, and Murder in Kennebec County, Maine
This week in Kennebec County, Maine, there were three notable incidents. In the first incident, a man accused of assaulting a police officer in Waterville was arrested in Greenville after being spotted with a stolen vehicle. The second incident involved the arrest of a man for drug trafficking and theft of a U-Haul van in Augusta. Lastly, a murder suspect from Augusta pleaded not guilty in court after being found in Mississippi. The suspect allegedly intended to scare the victim but ended up causing his death.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Detentions, Trial Delay, and Arrests Raise Concerns in Washington County, Maine
Several incidents occurred in Washington County, Maine this week. Strikers at the Woodland Pulp mill in Baileyville were detained by police, while the trial of two individuals accused of a brutal stabbing death was delayed. Additionally, four picketing workers were arrested at the Woodland Pulp mill on trespassing charges. These incidents have raised concerns regarding safety and security in the county.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Theft, Robbery Conviction, Missing Person, and Community Support in Franklin County, Maine
This week in Franklin County, Maine, several incidents occurred that are important to note for the weekly safety report. These incidents include a man stealing cash from a gas station register in Jay, two men being convicted of conspiracy in a fatal robbery attempt in Rangeley, a missing man from Rangeley Plantation being found safe, and a young girl raising money for the family of a shooting victim in Lewiston.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Death Investigation and Arson at Maine Schools
Two incidents occurred in Topsham and West Bath, Maine this week. In Topsham, police are investigating a death at the River Landing apartment complex. The body was found on Tuesday morning, and an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death. There is no risk to the public, and the investigation is ongoing. In West Bath, a man is expected to plead guilty to arson and burglary charges for setting fire to an elementary school. The fire caused extensive damage and injured two firefighters.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Convicted Drug Theft, Murder Conviction Challenge, and Garage Fire in Bangor, Maine
This week in Bangor, Maine, there were three incidents that occurred. Two men from New York were convicted of a violent attempted theft of drugs from a home in Rangeley. Another man, who is currently serving a 55-year sentence for murder, returned to court to challenge his conviction. Lastly, a Brewer man was accused of setting a Bangor garage on fire, claiming he was being chased by two men.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Shooting, Stabbing, and Meth Lab Arrests in Cumberland County, Maine
This week in Cumberland County, Maine, there were three notable incidents. A man was arrested in South Portland after allegedly firing shots and attempting to flee from the police. In Portland, a woman was arrested for stabbing someone multiple times. Lastly, a Gorham man was arrested for making methamphetamine near a church.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Crash, Missing Fisherman, Traffic Enforcement, Racially-Motivated Attack, Owl Collision, and Fire in York County, Maine
This week in York County, Maine, several incidents occurred that require attention in the weekly safety report. These incidents include a crash that closed part of a road in Old Orchard Beach, the suspension of a search for a missing fisherman off Kennebunkport, a traffic enforcement report and update, a judgment against two individuals for a racially-motivated attack, a police officer rescuing an owl that collided with a car, and a fire that displaced two families in East Side Acres.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Shootings, Tragedy, and Arrests Shake Lewiston, Maine
This week in Lewiston, Maine, several incidents occurred that raised concerns about public safety. These incidents include a shooting incident involving a teenager, a tragic shooting at a bowling alley, President Joe Biden's visit to the families affected by the mass shooting, an arrest of an Auburn police officer on domestic violence charges, and the establishment of an independent commission to investigate the deadliest mass shooting in the state's history.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Teenager Charged in Lewiston Shooting, Auburn Police Officer Arrested, and Commission Seeks Subpoena Power
This week in Androscoggin County, Maine, several incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. These incidents include a teenager being charged in connection with a shooting in Lewiston, an Auburn police officer being arrested for domestic assault, the owners of a bowling alley taking steps forward following a tragedy, a report on the Lewiston shooting and what went wrong, and the Lewiston shooting commission pursuing subpoena power from the state legislature.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Animal Cruelty, Workplace Fatality, and Interagency Cooperation in Knox County, Maine
This week in Knox County, Maine, there were three notable incidents. A Warren resident was charged with cruelty to an animal after a video showing the abuse of a cat was obtained by the Knox County Sheriff's Office. In Friendship, a contractor was fined by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration after a roofer was electrocuted and fell from a roof. Lastly, Rockland officers assisted a Thomaston officer in responding to a report of a suspicious device at a major retail store. These incidents highlight the importance of animal welfare, workplace safety, and interagency cooperation.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Bomb Threat, Scam Warning, and Organized Crime Entry in Aroostook County, Maine
This week in Aroostook County, Maine, several incidents occurred that impacted the safety of the community. These incidents include a bomb threat at a local Walmart, a warning about a new scam circulating by mail, and the apprehension of Romanian nationals with ties to organized crime attempting to enter the county from Canada.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Mass Shooting, Data Breach, Missing Person, and Scam Awareness in Maine
This week in Maine, several incidents occurred that raised concerns about public safety. These incidents include a mass shooting that resulted in the death of 18 individuals and injuries to 13 others, a data breach at AutoZone where personal information of 185,000 customers was stolen by hackers, a missing person case that was resolved with the safe discovery of the individual, and ongoing efforts by AARP Maine to raise awareness about scams and fraud targeting vulnerable individuals.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Shooting and Scholarship Fund Established in Aroostook County, Maine
This week in Aroostook County, Maine, two incidents occurred that have been bookmarked for the weekly safety report. The first incident involved a 35-year-old man from St. Agatha who was sentenced to nine years in prison for shooting a 27-year-old man from Van Buren in the Allagash area. The victim was shot on Dickie Road and was initially taken to Northern Maine Medical Center before being flown to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. The second incident involved the creation of a scholarship by Fort Fairfield graduates in honor of their classmate who tragically died in a house fire along with her parents.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Human Remains Found and Utility Trailer Fire in Hancock County, Maine
Two incidents occurred in Hancock County, Maine this week. The first incident involved the discovery of human skeletal remains by land surveyors in Ellsworth. The remains were found in the woods off Red Bridge Road and have been taken to the state medical examiner's office for further investigation. There is currently no risk to the public. The second incident involved a utility trailer fire in Orland. The trailer, which was fully loaded with antiques, caught fire early Wednesday morning. Fire department personnel responded to the scene and found the contents of the trailer heavily involved in the fire.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Speeding Incident and Arrest in Skowhegan
Two incidents occurred in Skowhegan, Maine this week. The first involved a police officer pulling over a speeding driver, while the second incident involved a man being arrested after a police chase.
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