ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in the state court in Knox County from March 27-April 6.  

Andrea Annis, 36, of Rockport, pleaded guilty to two counts of failure to report or control a dangerous fire and two counts of burning prohibited materials in connection to a house fire determined to be arson after a fire destroyed a single-family home at 327 West Street in Rockport May 13, 2025. Annis was the owner of the home.

Two counts of arson and one count of refusing to submit to arrest or detention were dismissed.

According to the agreement reached between the defense and the District Attorney’s Office, Annis will serve 145 days in jail and received credit for the time she has already served since her arrest in May 2025. She was ordered to pay $4,852 to the Rockport Fire Department.

Additionally, Annis received a suspended sentence of 364 days in jail for one charge of failure to control or report a dangerous fire. She will serve one year of probation and during her probation must undergo mental health and substance abuse evaluations and follow any treatment recommendations. Annis is barred from possessing any incendiary devices, must take all medications as prescribed, not use or possess alcohol, and will be subject to random searches by law enforcement.

Annis had made her initial appearance before Judge John Martin in Knox County Court May 14 where her bail remained at $55,000 with no third party allowed. The judge upheld the bail amount that was set by the bail commissioner at the Knox County Jail where Annis was held since she was arrested by Rockport Police May 13.

Annis was charged in May 2025 with two counts of arson, refusing to submit to arrest or detention, burning without a permit, and burning prohibited materials.

According to the affidavits filed in Knox County Court by representatives from the Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office, they stated that Annis had been setting several fires inside and outside the house during the last couple of weeks. They said the outside fires were all intentional and included items such as a couch, trampoline, mattress, and clothing.

A witness who discovered the fire after Annis fled the scene May 13 told one of the fire marshal investigators that he saw smoke coming from the front of the house, but the heat was too intense to enter the residence.

Because of the extent of the fire damage, the investigators were unable to determine the exact origin and cause of the house fire.

Heather L. Cunningham, 35, of Knox, unlawful possession of scheduled drug on Vinalhaven March 12, 2025, $400 fine with $200 of the fine suspended, 364 days in jail all suspended, probation one year; violating condition of release, unconditional discharge.

Daniel Flesner, 44, of Warren, violating condition of release, two counts, both in St. George Feb. 17, 2026, both dismissed.

Vaiola Johnson, 21, of Warren, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer in Thomaston Aug. 26, 2024, dismissed.

Brandon E. Kavanaugh, 40, of Warren, criminal trespass in Warren Nov. 11, 2025, dismissed.

Floyd B. Randall III, 55, of Rockport, operating under the influence (drugs or combination) in Rockland March 10, 2025, dismissed; driving to endanger in Rockland March 10, 2025.

Jonathan P. Sawyer, 56, of Warren, illegal possession of a firearm in Warren Jan. 29, 2026, dismissed.

James Shaw, 36, of Cushing, violating condition of release, two counts, in Cushing April 14, 2025, guilty on both counts.

Tammy Walden, 55, of Rockland, operating under the influence (alcohol) in Rockland Aug. 15, 2025, $750 fine, license suspended 150 days.

Chad V. Walters, 32, of Rockland, operating under the influence (alcohol), with one prior, in Thomaston Nov. 14, 2025, dismissed.

Tiffany N. Wilson, 36, of Searsport, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, with priors, in Rockland June 29, 2024, 14 days in jail.

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