• Aug. 2, 10:03 a.m.: A Mexico Avenue resident reported someone forcibly entered his home and took cash and household items while he was gone. Chief Roy Hodsdon and Lt. Dan Carrier are investigating. There is a suspect.
• Aug. 2, 6:19 a.m.: A custodian at Mountain Valley Middle School reported someone cut window screens. Lt. Carrier is investigating. Police believe that incident, a smashed window at Meroby Elementary on July 17 and a stolen BMX bike found July 24 involved the same juvenile. Anyone who lost a BMX bike is asked to call the Police Department at 364-5686.
• July 31, 4:42 p.m.: A Gleason Street resident reported someone entered their residence and stole jewelry and cash. Lt. Carrier is investigating. There is a suspect.
• July 29, 3:48 p.m.: David Cavanaugh, 49, Mexico, was arrested by Lt. Carrier on warrants charging violation of bail. Cavanaugh was transported to the Oxford County Jail in Paris.
• July 28, 2:36 p.m.: Brandy Thompson, 19, Mexico, was arrested on charges of assault and harassment. She posted bail and is to appear in Rumford District Court on Sept. 11.
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Mexico police log
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