Police, Fire and Courts

Firefighters from Warren, Waldoboro, Thomaston and Union battle an early morning fire that broke out around 6 a.m. in a downtown Warren apartment building. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

WARREN (Update May 4, 2026, 3:15 p.m.) — Fire Marshal’s Office investigators have determined a cause for the April 30, 2026 flames in a converted Warren…

Propane wall-mounted heater determined to be ignition point
What remains following the May 2, Stockton Springs fire. (photo courtesy of Maine State Police)

AUGUSTA —  A fire that took place in Stockton Springs Saturday, May 2, has been ruled accidental by the Maine State Fire Marshals Office, according to a…

The building where the Waldo County Registry of Deeds is maintained.

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds April 13-17.

Belfast

Field…

(Photo by Sarah Thompson)

ST. GEORGE — Multiple ambulances were called to Spruce Head Road (Rte 73), in St. George, Friday night after a car full of teenagers and young adults appeared to have overshot a bend in the road…

BPD patch.

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity April 19-29.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged…

(Photo by Sarah Thompson)

WASHINGTON — The occupant of a Chevy Tahoe was helped from the vehicle by a firefighter after the Tahoe landed on its roof in a stream Thursday night, April 30, 2026.

The Tahoe had gone…

Knox County Courthouse

UPDATE: A Maine District Court judge has ruled that 18-year-old Deven Young is competent to stand trial for the homicide of Sunshine Stewart on July 2, 2025 in Union.

Judge Eric…

WSO cruiser and patch.

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity April 9-29.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction…

Maine Dept. of Public Safety logo

The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit Central is investigating the death of Thomaston man who had been reported missing earlier this month.

On April 17,…

Boston man also arrested, faces same charges
The drugs allegedly found in Duprey's vehicle. (photo courtesy of MDEA)

WATERVILLE — A Unity woman has been charged with two counts of aggravated trafficking of a schedule W drug, following a six month investigation by the Maine Drug…

swearing-in

Officer Jarrod Leonardi, of the Thomaston Police Department, has been promoted to the rank of Police Corporal, effective Monday, April 27, 2026.

"This promotion recognizes Officer Leonardi’…

Images reportedly show minor under age 12
Albert Cavin booking photo. Photo provided by the WSO.

SWANVILLE — A Swanville man was arrested following months long investigation by the Waldo County Sheriff's Office, according to an April 27, press release from…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds April 20-24.  

The building where the Waldo County Registry of Deeds is maintained.

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds April 6-10.

Belfast

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court April 15-21.

Kristen Herbest, 26, of Bucksport, probation violation in…

WSO cruiser and patch.

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity April 21-23.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction…

BPD patch.

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity April 13-24.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged…

The building where the Waldo County Registry of Deeds is maintained.

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds March 30 - April 3.

Belfast…

The building where the Waldo County Registry of Deeds is maintained.

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds March 23-27.

Belfast

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST  — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court. 

Lee Ane A. Vogel, of…

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court April 8-14.

Leon A. Rancourt Jr., 56, of Swanville, theft by…

BPD patch.

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity April 5-14 .

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged…

WSO cruiser and patch.

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity March 28 - April 14.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a…

Cheryl Briggs mugshot, in addition to the drugs allegedly recovered in her home.

BELFAST — A Belfast woman was arrested April 14, following a probation check at 7 Poors Mill Road, according to an April 15, press release from Belfast Police Chief Robert Cormier. …

File Photo Knox Regional Communications Center director Robert Coombs shows an algorithm of emergency medical cards that lead dispatchers to certain medical situations based on responses by the 911 caller. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

The Maine Department of Public Safety is recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 12–18, 2026, honoring the dedicated professionals who serve as…

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On Monday, April 13, 2026, at approximately 6:08 p.m., Troopers from Maine State Police Central Field Troop responded to Route 1 in Stockton Springs for a report of a head-on collision…

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court April 1-7.

Thomas P. Cross, 38, of Belfast, domestic violence assault…

BPD patch.

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 27 - April 8.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those…

WSO cruiser and patch.

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity March 20 - April 7.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a…

Knox County Sheriff's Office with border

On April 8, 2026, at approximately 11:15 p.m., the Knox County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stabbing incident on Matinicus Island. The victim was transported via…

Chad Robertson

Game Warden Sergeant Chad Robertson of Division D in Greenville was honored by his peers as the Maine Game Warden of the Year for 2025. Game Warden Sergeant…

The building where the Waldo County Registry of Deeds is maintained.

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds March 16-20.

Belfast

Knox County Courthouse

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

Police station building entrance, no vehicles

ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland is looking to use Congressionally-directed (CDS) spending to help fund purchase and renovation of a new police station. However, the grant that the City seeks is a…

April 7 meeting
Belfast City Hall. (photo by Erica Thoms)

BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, April 7, to address an agenda that includes adding a new part-time…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in the state court in Knox County from March 23-27.  

The building where the Waldo County Registry of Deeds is maintained.

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds March 9-13.

Belfast

Troy C…

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court March 25-31.

Christopher M. Herrick, 44, of Belfast, unlawful…

BPD patch.

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 21-31.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged…

WSO cruiser and patch.

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity March 19-29.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction…