Police, Fire and Courts

Wiscasset Police Department

Monday, March 28

Officer Benjamin Kolko responded to a call about a domestic disturbance on Beechnut Road. Both parties were issued a warning for…

AUGUSTA — In a decision handed down today, Justice Michaela Murphy of the Kennebec County Superior Court remanded the decision of the Maine Department of the Secretary of State on the citizens'…

ROCKLAND — A Rockland man was arrested April 8 following an investigation of a burglary that occurred Wednesday, April 6, at Oceanside High…

ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Criminal Court from March 25-April 1. The Unified Criminal Court is a system for…

Police release images of suspect in second burglary and seek public’s assistance with indentifying person

ROCKLAND — Rockland Police have released still images of a burglary suspect taken from surveillance cameras during a break-in April 6 at…

GARDINER — The Maine Marine Patrol arrested Dana Wayne-Holmes, 61, of Gardiner, Saturday, April 2, for illegal possession of elvers.…

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office was directing Biscay Road traffic away from Lessner Lane in Damariscotta at midday Thursday as fire crews from multiple towns worked at the scene of a structure…

No one was hurt in an overnight house fire at 307 Hollwood Boulevard in Whitefield, Whitefield Fire Chief Scott Higgins said early Thursday morning.

Owner Tina Golden and all other occupants…

ROCKLAND – The following deed transfers were recorded from March 21-25 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds.

WALDOBORO — Waldoboro police responded to 110 calls for service from March 28-April 4. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest…

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

George E. Chandler, 56, of Waldo, operating under the influence in…

The Knox County Sheriff's office received 733 calls for service from March 16- April 2, 2016. Those calls that are not listed below include…

BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded at Waldo County Superior Court.

Amy R. Jewett, of Searsport, and Jonathan A. Jewett, of Mariaville, were married July 12, 2013, in…

BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity April 1-5. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

April 1

Michael J. Osborne, 60, of…

The Damariscotta Police report the following activity from March 28 to April 3, 2016.

March 28

ROCKLAND — A Camden man who was indicted by the Sagadahoc grand jury in February…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office

Today at 2:49 p.m., the Lincoln County Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call reporting a traffic crash involving a school bus in the area of 364 Back Narrows Road in Boothbay.   Lincoln…

Wardens Jeremy Judd, Kris MacCabe among others also recognized

WINSLOW — The work of Maine's game wardens is diverse and challenging and takes place during the best and worst of weather conditions. Some of those achievements were recognized March 31 during…

ROCKLAND — Rockland police reported the following activity March 1-31. An arrest or summons does not apply guilt. A person charged with a…

BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity March 26-31. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

March 26

Jason Kilby, 35, of Freedom,…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity March 24-31. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

March 24

Deputy Cassandra McDonald…

21-year-old Angel Torres missing since 1999

AUGUSTA — The family of Angel Torres has increased the reward for information on his disappearance, a missing person case that has been unsolved since May 1999.

On the first anniversary of…

Six Boothbay Region Elementary and High School students were injured March 31 in a two-vehicle accident involving a 2003 International school bus and 2003 Oldsmobile Bravado on Back Narrows Road…

AUGUSTA — Maine State Police say a woman from Brooks was seriously injured Thursday night, when her car slammed into trees off Interstate 295 in Richmond.

The injured driver was identified…

Rockland Fire Department issues safety points in fire’s wake

The State Fire Marshal's Office and Rockland’s fire and police departments have concluded their investigation into the 666 Main Street apartment building fire on March 17.

Mary-Ann MacMaster…

ROCKLAND — Rockland Police are investigating a fire that was reported April 1 around 4:40 a.m. near the Rockland Fish Pier and the Landings…

Route 1A

STOCKTON SPRINGS — A Bucksport man was transported to Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast after he attempted to pull a U-turn on the highway, and was struck by a fuel truck.

Estimated street value, $15,000

Following a joint investigation between the Brewer Police Department and the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, a Bronx, N.Y., man has been charged with Class A felony trafficking following the search…

ROCKPORT — Rockport police reported the following activity March 21-26. An arrest or summons does not apply guilt. A person charged with a…

A St. George man was transported via helicopter to a larger hospital following a crash on Route 131 in South Thomaston, March 31.

Richard Rydell, 62, was traveling south on Route 131 (St.…

NORTHPORT — Maine Drug Enforcement agents arrested a husband and wife in Northport Wednesday, after learning that they had recently relocated there from Bath and we allegedly “again” manufacturing…

Lincoln County Superior Court

A Lincoln County Superior Court justice has dismissed a Newcastle man’s court filing that had named Sheriff Todd Brackett and Deputy Mark Bridgham as defendants.

The court does not currently…

Monday, March 21

Chief Troy Cline investigated a case of two trucks tearing up the yard in back of Miss Wiscasset Diner. The drivers of the pickups left the scene, then one returned. Cline…

Two Bridges Regional Jail

On March 28, the Senate passed LD 1614, an emergency bill to approve an additional $2.4 million to support the county jail system.

The…

Lincoln County Superior and District courts

The following are final dispositions in the Lincoln County Courts from March 7 to March 25.Unless otherwise noted, all jail sentences are to be served at Two Bridges Regional Jail.

Hiram…

WALDOBORO - Waldoboro police responded to 128 calls for service from March 21-28. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest or…

ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from March 14-18 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds.

ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Criminal Court from March 21-25. The Unified Criminal Court is a system for…

ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Superior Court and Rockland District Court from March 14-23.

The Damariscotta Police report the following activity from March 21 to March 27, 2016

March 21

The Knox County Sheriff's office received 830 calls for service from March 1-15. Those calls that are not listed below include agency…

BELFAST — A Saturday afternoon crash in downtown Belfast resulted in the death of the driver involved. 

Belfast Police received a report of the crash around 12:57 p.m., March 26, when…

BELFAST — Four men and one woman were indicted March 17 on various charges, including robbery, burglary, and theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. 

David W. Pedone, 22, of East Newport;…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Grand Jury handed down 30 indictments March 17. Of the 30 indictments, a majority of the cases involve unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs. An indictment does not…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity March 19-25. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

March 10 (late entry)

Ira H.…

BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity March 13-24.

March 13

Michael W. Burgess, 44, of Belfast, was issued a summons for an…

ROCKLAND — The Rockland Police Department announced March 24 that Patrol Officer Alexander Gaylor was the overwhelming…

ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Criminal Court from March 14-18. The Unified Criminal Court is a system for…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity March 10-18. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

March 10

Lee Graf, 38, of Searsmont…

BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity March 13-18. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

March 13

Emily J. Belden, 32, of…