Crime trended downward for an eighth straight year, but the number of violent incidents increased, according to statistics released Monday.
Maine Crime
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Oxford County arrest log
• Joseph M. Babbage, 25, of 25 Terrace Road, Bethel, on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 12:59 p.m. Saturday by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Lynze C. Cooper, 31, of 979 S. Main St., Woodstock, on two charges of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs and a charge of violation of condition of […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Androscoggin County police log: Dec. 27
Androscoggin County • Brittany Wallace, 27, of Auburn, on charges of unlawful possession of scheduled drugs and violating conditions of release, 10:41 p.m. Saturday on Route 4 in Turner. • Casey Braley, 28, of Livermore Falls, on a charge of unlawful possession of scheduled drugs, 10:41 p.m. Saturday on Route 4 in Turner. Auburn • […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Police log
Androscoggin County • Jesse Davis, 38, of Otisfield, on charges of theft and violating conditions of release, 9:12 a.m. Saturday in Oxford. Lewiston • Gerald Axelson, 51, of Standish, on a charge of leaving the scene of a property damage accident and operating under the influence of intoxication, 1:05 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of […]
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Norridgewock man arrested after high-speed chase in Madison, police say
Somerset County Chief Deputy Michael Mitchell said Lawrence R. Knowles of Norridgewock faces several charges after leading an officer on a 2.1-mile chase on Tuesday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Police log
Arrests Androscoggin County • Albert Waldo, 62, of Lisbon Falls, arrested on a charge of operating under the influence, 8:10 p.m. Sunday, on Lisbon Street in Lisbon. • Olivia Francis, 21, of Lewiston, arrested on charges of aggravated trafficking and violating conditions of release, 5:54 a.m. Monday, on College Street in Lewiston. • Kyle Farmer, […]
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Former Lewiston man arrested in connection with Dresden standoff
Nathon A. Taylor, 41, was sought on an outstanding warrant from Androscoggin County, leading to a standoff on Middle Road.
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Jefferson man shot, killed in armed confrontation with police
Jacob E. McClure, 41, was shot and killed, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office officials say, after police entered a Jefferson home to intervene in an assault early Friday morning.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log
• Kerry L. Atkinson, 59, of 173 Hebron Road, South Paris, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 1:38 a.m. Thursday at that address by Paris Police Department. • Danielle M. Bailey, 31, of 46 Main St., South Paris, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 4:14 p.m. Wednesday by Norway Police Department. […]
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Augusta store robbed early Friday morning, police say
Augusta police are seeking a man who they say demanded money and merchandise from the Circle K convenience store on Eastern Avenue around 3:30 a.m.