AUGUSTA — A Waterville man already classified as a lifetime sexual offender has been indicted on a new charge of gross sexual assault in connection with a woman in Benton.

David Louis Woodard, 55, pleaded not guilty to the charge on Friday when he was arraigned at the Capital Judicial Center via video from the jail next door.

Judge Tom Nale told Woodard that the class A charge carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison.

Assistant District Attorney David Spencer requested bail be set at $5,000 cash, but Nale set it at $25,000, citing Woodard’s criminal history and the seriousness of the offense charged.

Attorney Stephen Bourget, representing Woodard as attorney of the day, told the judge, “Mr. Woodard is not able to make $5,000 bail or anything else.”

Woodward has two previous convictions for unlawful sexual contact, one in 2000 in Bangor Superior Court, and the other in 1988 in Newport District Court.

The indictment, handed up April 19 by a grand jury in Kennebec County, was unsealed only after Woodard’s arrest Thursday morning.

The indictment says Woodward “did engage in a sexual act with (a woman) who submitted as a result of compulsion” on Dec. 5, 2016, in Benton.

A second charge appearing on the indictment was dismissed. No other details were available in the court file.

Betty Adams — 621-5631

badams@centralmaine.com

Twitter: @betadams

IN AUGUSTA, Thursday at 7:24 a.m., theft was reported on Kendall Street.

8:52 a.m., theft of a motor vehicle was reported on Cony Street.

10:26 a.m., simple assault was reported on Laurel Street.

10:26 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Water Street.

11:53 a.m., disorderly conduct was reported on North Belfast Avenue.

11:57 a.m., a well-being check was done on Anthony Avenue.

12:01 p.m., theft was reported on Northern Avenue.

12:32 p.m., criminal trespassing was reported on Capitol Street.

1:32 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Industrial Drive.

3:57 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Raven Road.

5:38 p.m., criminal trespassing was reported on Medical Center Parkway.

5:40 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Caldwell Road.

6:05 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Sewall Street.

7:13 p.m., harassment was reported on Eastern Avenue.

7:48 p.m., criminal threatening was reported on Leighton Road.

9:32 p.m., harassment was reported on Swan Street.

9:39 p.m., burglary from a motor vehicle was reported on Bangor Street.

Friday at 1:50 a.m., a disturbance was reported on Granite Street.

2:39 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on State Street.

4:16 a.m., criminal trespassing was reported on North Street.

IN GARDINER, Friday at 1:22 p.m., theft was reported on Bridge Street.

IN WINDSOR, Friday at 9:34 a.m., burglary was reported on Weeks Mills Road.

In the aftermath of the killing of Cpl. Eugene Cole and the successful apprehension of the man suspected of killing him, Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster pointed out that “a lot of officers will say that they’re fine. I want to tell you that they’ve been all deeply affected — not only our agency, but all agencies have been deeply affected by what has happened, me included.

“Cpl. Cole died on my watch, and it’s something that I will carry with me for the rest of my life and I will never forget.”

In an interview Thursday at his office in East Madison, Lancaster said, “From throughout the country, we’ve been contacted. Different agencies are going to be sending representatives. We’re anticipating that it’s going to be a large event.”

Lancaster would not estimate the anticipated number of people who will attend visiting hours Sunday at the Skowhegan Armory or the service Monday at the Cross Center in Bangor, but he said there have been inquiries from as far away as California.

“Since Tuesday we’ve had teams preparing and mapping and planning how we’re going to approach the Cross Center and how, logistically, we’re going to deploy,” Lancaster said. “We’ve been told the Cross Center holds up to 14,000 people. This is not only for law enforcement, but it affects the communities in Somerset County and it affects everyone in the state of Maine.”

An elite motorcycle unit from the New York City Police Department will lead a funeral procession through Skowhegan on Monday morning, en route to the memorial services in Bangor for Cole, who was shot and killed April 25 in the line of duty.

Cole was 61 and a 13-year veteran of the sheriff’s office. He was the first Maine police officer to die in a shooting in nearly 30 years. Lancaster said Maine State Police Detective Gil Landry was the last Maine law enforcement officer to be murdered in the line of duty, on March 31, 1989. Lewiston police Officer David R. Payne was murdered on July 23, 1988, he said.

John D. Williams, 29, of Madison, is alleged to have shot and killed Cole and stolen his marked cruiser just after 1 a.m. April 25. He made his first court appearance Monday in Augusta and was charged with intentional or knowing murder. Williams is being held without bail at the Maine Correctional Center in Windham.

Visiting hours for Cole will be 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Skowhegan Armory, 11 North School St., Skowhegan.

This sign appearing Thursday on North Avenue in Skowhegan warns motorists of likely traffic congestion on May 6 near the Skowhegan Armory around the time of the memorial service for Cpl. Gene Cole, of the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office. Staff photo by David Leaming

North Avenue in Skowhegan will be closed 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday from the intersection of East Street through the intersection of East Dyer Street. Residents of that area will be able to get to and from their homes.

Law enforcement will be parking at the Skowhegan Fairgrounds. Civilian parking will be available at Margaret Chase Smith School on Heselton Street. The path from the school to the armory has been cleared for people to use getting to the armory. The Kennebec Valley Community Action Program will be assisting with handicapped-accessibility.

“We’re calling it a walk-by,” Lancaster said of the Sunday service. “Gene is going to be at the armory for people in the community and law enforcement that want to pay their respects from 4 to 7 p.m. If it goes past 7 o’clock, we’re not closing the door. We will continue to allow people to pay their respects until everyone’s had a chance to do that.”

Somerset County Detective David Cole, Eugene Cole’s son, who was with the sheriff during Thursday’s interview, said the casket will be closed at the Sunday event. He said the family mourns.

“She’s holding up well,” he said of his mother, Sheryl Cole. “The very strong community support has been great and support from the sheriff’s office and the law enforcement community has been great.”

Speaking for himself, losing his father, a fellow law enforcement officer, David Cole said he is “doing well.”

David Cole held the rank of corporal — like his father — until Wednesday, when he was tagged to fill an open detective’s position at the sheriff’s office. Lancaster said the timing was coincidental.

There will be a parking ban from 7 to 11 a.m. Monday on Madison Avenue and Water Street in Skowhegan. Madison Avenue and Water Street will be closed to traffic 10 to 10:30 a.m. as the procession taking Cole from Smart & Edwards Funeral Home in Skowhegan to the memorial service in Bangor moves through town to U.S. Route 2, according to Skowhegan Road Commissioner Greg Dore.

A celebration of Cole’s life will be held at noon Monday at the Cross Insurance Center, at 515 Main St., Bangor, with Chaplain Kevin Brooks officiating.

“The procession will come back through town — Water Street, Commercial Street and Madison Avenue — at approximately 4 p.m. to return Cpl. Cole to the funeral home,” Dore said. “Expect traffic delays.”

Lancaster said the funeral procession, led by the NYPD motorcycle unit, will be followed by a hearse with Cole’s body, then by the immediate members of Cole’s family, followed by the “family” of Somerset County officials and a Maine State Police cruiser — about 40 cars in all.

Cpl. Eugene Cole

A state police honor guard will participate in services Sunday and Monday. Lancaster said the Bangor Chamber of Commerce has helped with placing visitors from out of the area in local hotels.

Somerset County Administrator Dawn DiBlasi said she expects Monday’s celebration of Cole’s life to be an emotional one.

“On Monday, May 7, the county will say their final goodbyes to Cpl. Eugene Cole,” DiBlasi said in a statement. “He was loved by all and he will be missed by his coworkers and the citizens of Somerset County. It is clear to us that Cpl. Cole knew the meaning of community policing and was more than just a deputy in our community.

“While we cannot make sense of this tragedy, we can honor Cpl. Cole’s memory by following his example. We are told that even the people he arrested felt he was a fair, evenhanded deputy who gave respect and consideration to everyone he came in contact with. Thank you Cpl. Cole for your service to Somerset County. You will never be forgotten.”

A spokeswoman at the Cross Center referred all questions on venue preparation to Steve McCausland at the Maine Department of Public Safety.

McCausland said Friday that there will be designated areas for the news media.

Doors will open to the public at 8 a.m. Monday at the Cross Center and seating for the public will be on a first-come, first-served basis, McCausland said. There will be security checkpoints, large handbags are discouraged and no weapons will be allowed. The Cross Center’s website has specifics.

Bangor Police public information officer Wade Betters has issued a traffic advisory for Monday around the Cross Center. The best advice for motorists not attending the services is to find alternate routes away from the area, McCausland said in an email. Hundreds of police cars will be arriving for the services, and traffic and parking will be a challenge, he said.

Doug Harlow — 612-2367

dharlow@centralmaine.com

Twitter:@Doug_Harlow

The Cumberland County Jail was unable to take in prisoners for about two hours Friday, while part of the jail was decontaminated of the drug fentanyl.

The drug was released into the air at the jail’s intake area while Brent Gross, 29, of Westbrook, was being processed following his arrest on charges of possession and trafficking of fentanyl.

While Gross was being searched, he refused to give up the drugs he had with him and refused to comply with staff. While Gross was being restrained and removed from the intake room, some of the drug fell to the ground and some of the powder went airborne, according to a news release from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.

The powder was tested and found to be fentanyl. Intake officers were sent to Maine Medical Center for possible fentanyl exposure, treated, and later returned to work. The intake facility was closed between about 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. while officers cleaned and decontaminated the area. The rest of the jail was placed in temporary lockdown during that time.

IN AUGUSTA, Friday at 7:29 a.m., a Civic Center Drive caller reported recovered property.

9:37 a.m., an Old Winthrop Road caller reported theft.

11:42 a.m., a Water Street caller reported recovered property.

12:01 p.m., a Cony Street caller reported recovered property.

12:27 p.m., a Mount Vernon Avenue caller requested a welfare check of a person.

1:03 p.m., one person was taken to MaineGeneral Medical Center following a traffic accident at Stone Street and East Chestnut Street.

1:48 p.m., a caller from Burns Road reported a dog bite.

4:01 p.m., a Lambert Avenue caller reported an assault.

4:45 p.m., a Civic Center Drive caller reported theft.

6:03 p.m., a caller from Noyes Court reported a burglary.

Saturday at 2:14 a.m., a Water Street caller reported a burglary in progress. No other information was available.

IN BINGHAM, Friday at 11:41 p.m., a theft was reported on Milford Avenue.

IN CANAAN, Friday at 9:30 p.m., suspicious activity was investigated on Main Street.

IN HARTLAND, Friday at 2:20 p.m., a civil complaint was taken on Rowe Road.

IN FAIRFIELD, Friday at 1:44 p.m., a civil complaint was taken on Pleasant Street.

2:08 p.m., a complaint was taken on Island Park.

Saturday at 4:17 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Covell Road.

IN MADISON, Friday at 7:13 p.m., a scam complaint was taken on Grange Road.

Saturday at 8:54 a.m., vandalism was investigated on Pine Street.

IN MOSCOW, Saturday at 7:45 a.m., a civil complaint was taken on Mayfield Road.

IN NORRIDGEWOCK, Friday at 9:55 p.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Mechanic Street.

Saturday at 12:39 a.m., a disturbance was investigated on Waterville Road.

2:18 a.m., a person was taken to the hospital after a report of a disturbance on Waterville Road.

IN OAKLAND, Friday at 9:38 p.m., a noise complaint was taken on Belgrade Road.

9:54 p.m., an arrest was made after a noise complaint on Belgrade Road.

10:20 p.m., a noise complaint was taken on Belgrade Road.

11:59 p.m., an unwanted subject was reported at American Legion Decker-Simmons Post 51 on Church Street.

IN PITTSFIELD, Friday at 5:35 p.m., a loud noise was investigated on Lincoln Street.

IN RIPLEY, Friday at 8:42 p.m., a report of gunshots was taken on Stream Road.

IN SKOWHEGAN, Friday at 10:12 a.m., a harassment complaint was investigated on Madison Avenue.

12:22 p.m., a past burglary was investigated on Water Street.

12:30 p.m., an arrest was made after a report of theft at Fairgrounds Market Place.

6:33 p.m., a disturbance was investigated on Heselton Street.

7:25 p.m., a civil complaint was taken on Blodgett Drive.

8:38 p.m., a theft was investigated on Pine Street.

8:52 p.m., an assault was investigated on Main Street.

9:30 p.m., suspicious activity was investigated on Madison Avenue.

10:37 p.m., a report of an intoxicated person was investigated on Norridgewock Avenue.

12:42 a.m., an assault was investigated on Malbons Mill Road.

IN WATERVILLE, Friday at 8:30 a.m., a theft was investigated on Kelsey Street.

12:01 p.m., criminal mischief was reported on West River Road.

12:12 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Marston Road.

12:23 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken on Gray Street.

12:56 p.m., a report of a fight was investigated on Elm Court.

2:41 p.m., suspicious activity was investigated at silver Street Tavern on Silver Street.

4:09 p.m., a disturbance was reported at Universalist Unitarian Church on Silver Street.

4:26 p.m., suspicious activity was reported at Hannaford Supermarket on JFK Plaza.

5:52 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken at Domino’s Pizza on Elm Street.

6:04 p.m., a report of a missing person was taken on Crescent Street.

7:32 p.m., a noise complaint was investigated on Water Street.

8:30 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Aubrey Street.

9:36 p.m., a harassment complaint was investigated on Park Avenue.

10:08 p.m., an unwanted person was reported on Kennedy Memorial Drive.

10:53 p.m., a noise complaint was taken on Dennis Court.

11:21 p.m., a domestic dispute was investigated on South Grove Street.

Saturday at 12:01 a.m., a noise complaint was taken on Dennis Court.

IN WINSLOW, Friday at 9:19 a.m., a burglary of a vehicle was investigated on Poulin Street.

11:56 a.m., suspicious activity was investigated on Clinton Avenue.

4:31 p.m., a theft was investigated on Ginger Avenue.

Saturday at 12:36 a.m, suspicious activity was investigated on Bassett Road.

ARRESTS

IN CLINTON, Friday at 11:06 a.m., Eric D. Leighton, 29, of Clinton, was arrested on a warrant.

IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, Friday at 2:08 p.m., Zachary M. Givens, 27, of Lewiston, was arrested on a warrant for probation revocation on a burglary charge.

8:30 p.m., Curt A. Mercer, 31, of Farmington, was arrested on a charge of domestic violence assault.

9:15 p.m., James Gilpatrick, 48, of Jay, was arrested on two charges of unlawful possession of scheduled drug.

IN SOMERSET COUNTY, Friday at 10:43 a.m., Zachary L. Webber, 36, of Industry, was arrested on a probation hold.

11:02 a.m., Scott A. Lessard, 52, of Skowhegan, was arrested on a probation hold.

2:11 p.m., Gregory J. Donovan, 56, of Starks, was arrested on a warrant for unpaid fine on operating after habitual offender revocation.

4:32 p.m., Robert L. Salley, 36, of Winslow, was arrested on a probation hold.

5:22 p.m., Kristina M. Buswell, 23, of New Hampshire, was arrested on a charge of violating condition of release.

Saturday at 9:18 a.m., Kyle A. Chase, 19, of Skowhegan, was arrested on a warrant for unpaid fine on operating vehicle without a license.

IN WATERVILLE, Friday at 4:29 p.m., Melissa V. Roye, 31, of Oakland, was arrested on charges of unlawful possession of scheduled drug and violating condition of release.

9:51 p.m., Terri J. Cushman, 36, of Waterville, was arrested on a warrant and charges of failing to provide correct name, address or date of birth; and operating while license suspended or revoked, with a prior conviction.

Saturday at 12:07 a.m., Christopher J. Toner, 27, of Benton, was arrested on a charge of assault.

1:14 a.m., Kellen Carter, 34, of Liberty, was arrested on charges of operating a vehicle without a license, unlawful possession of schedule W drug and operating under the influence, with one prior conviction.

SUMMONS

IN WINSLOW, Friday at 3:40 p.m., Leo P. Valcourt, 44, of Waterville, was summoned on charges of violating condition of release and operating while license suspended or revoked.

Old Orchard Beach police are investigating a fight between two men who were apparently wounded with the same knife.

Police responding to a reported stabbing at the Family Dollar Store on Heath Street at 1:16 p.m. Saturday discovered a 23-year-old Lewiston man with a severe cut on a leg. But a second man – identified only as a 60-year-old resident of Milton, Massachusetts – was also found with cuts on his body.

According to a statement from the Old Orchard Beach Police Department, the initial investigation suggests the men began fighting while they were inside the Family Dollar Store. Police were unsure what sparked the altercation but believe the same knife was used to inflict the wounds on both men.

The men, whose names had not been released as of Saturday evening, were taken to different hospitals for treatment. Both were reported to be in stable condition.

No charges have been filed but the investigation continues.

An Arundel man is being held without bail at the York County Jail in Alfred on a charge of domestic assault against his girlfriend.

York County Sheriff William King said in a statement that Robert Jordan, 33, of Portland Road, was arrested for punching and choking his girlfriend by deputies who were called to the 2600 block of Portland Road for a disturbance about 1 a.m. Sunday.

Jordan will be arraigned Monday by video.

Police said Jordan was not eligible for bail because of the charge.

A 49-year-old woman who was shot Sunday outside an apartment building in Portland’s Bayside neighborhood is expected to recover, but the man who shot her remained at large Sunday night. A neighbor said the woman was shot in the knee.

Portland police spokesman Lt. Robert Martin said the woman and her attacker were arguing on a sidewalk in the vicinity of 19 Parris St. when he shot her at 8:44 a.m. The victim’s name is not being released.

In a statement, Martin described the assailant as a “younger white male” who was armed with a silver semi-automatic handgun. He was driving a silver sport utility vehicle with a Massachusetts license plate starting with the numbers 771.

Martin said there was a white male passenger in the front seat of the SUV. After he shot the woman, the man was last seen driving toward Portland Street.

The Bayside neighborhood has a cluster of social service agencies, such as the Preble Street Resource Center and the Oxford Streeet Shelter, which attract large numbers of homeless and drug-addicted people on a daily basis.

In this past weekend’s edition, the Maine Sunday Telegram provided a graphic and disturbing look at the area. It’s not uncommon for residents to see drug use, fights and even sexual acts in public places, and the activities have pushed some of them to the edge of their tolerance.

“It used to feel like it was a coexistence, but now I feel violated,” Sarah Michniewicz, who has lived on Cedar Street near the city shelter for 20 years, told the newspaper. “I can’t walk into my backyard without wondering what I will find.”

Police were not saying what provoked the argument and violence Sunday morning. In an email Sunday evening, Martin said he would not be able to comment further because of the ongoing investigation by police detectives.

But Laura Cannon, a Parris Street resident, said the shooting may have been drug-related. The shooting happened on a sidewalk near her home.

Cannon said she and her husband went outside to investigate and overheard the victim, whom she did not recognize, telling police that she had confronted her assailant about doing drugs on a public way. Cannon said the woman told officers that the man and his friend were smoking crack cocaine.

“The guy said (expletive) and shot her in the knee,” said Cannon, who is vice president of the Bayside Neighborhood Association.

“She had been shot in the knee and was sitting on the sidewalk and bleeding,” said Cannon, who has lived in the neighborhood since 2010.

Cannon said that in the past, she herself has confronted people doing drugs on the street, but plans to be more cautious in the future considering what happened Sunday.

Parris Street was shut down for several hours by police investigating the shooting. Motorists who had parked on the street were not allowed to move their vehicles while police investigated.

Anyone with information about the crime is being urged to contact the Portland Police Department at 874-8575.

Dennis Hoey can be contacted at 791-6365 or at:

dhoey@pressherald.com

Beth Quimby can be contacted at 791-6363 or at:

bquimby@pressherald.com

Twitter: bquimby

AUGUSTA — This is a roundup of cases closed April 26-May 2, 2018, in courts in Augusta and Waterville.

Samantha L. Baker, 45, of Clinton, violating protection from abuse order April 21, 2018, in Waterville; 48-hour jail sentence.

Christopher L. Brown, 43, of Skowhegan, violating condition of release April 27, 2018, in Waterville; 21-day jail sentence.

Olivia K. Brown, 22, of Vassalboro, marijuana: personal use Nov. 9, 2017, in Vassalboro, dismissed.

Michelle M. Bryan, 37, of Waterville, endangering the welfare of a child Dec. 22, 2017, in Waterville, dismissed.

Logan B. Campbell, 38, of Pittston, aggravated assault and reckless conduct Feb. 27, 2018, in Augusta, dismissed.

Christopher Cooper, 36, of Chelsea, operating while license suspended or revoked Oct. 26, 2016, in Chelsea; $500 fine; violating condition of release Oct. 26, 2016, in Chelsea; 24-hour jail sentence.

Joshua Steven Crawford, 30, of Waterville, assault Feb. 28, 2018, in Waterville; $300 fine, $300 suspended, 60-day jail sentence; refusing to submit to arrest or detention, physical force Feb. 28, 2018, in Waterville; 60-day jail sentence.

Ryan M. Curran, 33, of Sabattus, operating under the influence April 11, 2017, in Gardiner; $500 fine, 150-day license suspension.

Matthew B. Dineen, 49, of Waterville, domestic violence assault and domestic violence terrorizing March 13, 2018, in Waterville, dismissed.

Cody M. Fielder, 22, of Augusta, furnishing liquor to a minor June 26, 2017, in Augusta; $500 fine.

Tyler C. Gosselin, 21, of Monmouth, failure to register vehicle March 1, 2018, in Winthrop; $100 fine.

Jacob B. Lorance, 29, of Litchfield, domestic violence assault March 3, 2018, in Farmingdale; 364-day jail sentence all but six months suspended, two-year probation.

Alicia Marie Lutz, 27, of Augusta, refusing to submit to arrest or detention, refuse to stop April 30, 2018, in Augusta; 48-hour jail sentence.

David R. Pike, 55, of Augusta, protective order from harassment violation Feb. 28, 2018, in Gardiner; 60-day jail sentence.

Benjamin Platner, 47, of York Harbor, failing to stop, remain, provide information Dec. 12, 2016, in Belgrade, dismissed.

Jay Prude, 45, of Gardiner, fugitive from justice April 27, 2018, in Pittston; extradition ordered.

Dylan Ross, 29, of Augusta, assault Feb. 2, 2018, in Mount Vernon, dismissed.

Kevin M. Swift, 26, of Augusta, operating under the influence Feb. 22, 2018, in Augusta; $500 fine, seven-day jail sentence, 150-day license suspension; failing to stop for officer Feb. 22, 2018, in Augusta; seven-day jail sentence; failing to stop, remain, provide information Feb. 22, 2018, in Augusta; seven-day jail sentence.

Travis G. Theriault, 39, of Lincoln, operating under the influence Feb. 8, 2018, in Waterville; $500 fine, 96-hour jail sentence, 150-day license suspension.

Amy Lynn Toman, 37, of Augusta, unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs April 8, 2015, in Augusta; $400 fine, four-year Department of Corrections sentence all but 18 months suspended, two-year probation.

Caroline B. Tyler, 31, of Augusta, operating after registration suspended April 11, 2018, in Augusta, dismissed.

William Joseph Young, 51, of Winthrop, theft by unauthorized use of property Sept. 21, 2017, in Winthrop; 30-day jail sentence.

The Smyrna man shot by a Maine State Police sergeant during an armed confrontation at the Thriftway convenience store in Oakfield on Friday has died.

Maine Department of Public Safety spokesman Steve McCausland said John Corneil, 54, died Saturday at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.

An autopsy was being conducted Sunday at the state Medical Examiner’s Office in Augusta, McCausland said in a press release.

Three troopers went to the store on Ridge Road in Oakfield, an Aroostook County town west of Houlton, to try to arrest Corneil on warrants for assault, criminal threatening, terrorizing and reckless conduct in an incident earlier in the week in Smryna.

As customers watched, Corneil threatened the troopers with what appeared to be a handgun. Sgt. Chad Fuller, a 20-year veteran of the state police, shot Corneil. Corneil was using what was later determined to be a pellet gun that looked like a semi-automatic pistol, McCausland said.

The Maine Attorney General’s Office continues to investigate the incident, which is standard in all police-involved shootings, he said.

IN ANSON, Saturday at 3:14 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on River Road.

3:59 p.m., a harassment complaint was investigated on Town Farm Road.

Sunday at 3:16 a.m., an individual was taken to the hospital following a report of an intoxicated subject on Spear Hill Road.

IN CANAAN, Saturday at 9:22 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Main Street.

7:44 a.m., a civil complaint was taken on East Street.

IN CHINA, Saturday at 6:11 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken on Waterville Road.

IN CLINTON, Saturday at 12:23 p.m., fraud or forgery was investigated on Mutton Lane.

6:09 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken on Park Avenue.

IN DETROIT, Saturday at 11:33 p.m., a civil complaint was investigated on River Road.

7:25 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Dogtown Road.

IN FAIRFIELD, Saturday at 12:52 p.m., a civil complaint was investigated on Western Avenue.

2:37 p.m., a complaint of gun shots was taken on Green Road.

IN FARMINGTON, Saturday at 12:08 a.m., a noise complaint was taken on Perham Street.

12:45 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Academy Street.

2:30 a.m., a disturbance was reported on Main Street.

2:43 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Main Street.

8:40 a.m., a harassment complaint was taken on Rosewood Drive.

11:21 a.m., a noise complaint was taken on South Strong Road.

IN JAY, Saturday at 1:32 p.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Main Street.

IN LEXINGTON TOWNSHIP, Saturday at 9:21 p.m., a report of threatening was taken on Hancock Pond Road.

IN OAKLAND, Saturday at 5:01 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Axtell Drive.

10:35 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken on Heath Street.

10:37 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken on Heath Street.

IN PALMYRA, Saturday at 5:56 p.m., a civil complaint was taken on Madawaska Road.

IN PHILLIPS, Saturday at 11:49 a.m., a burglary was reported on Bridge Street.

IN PITTSFIELD, Saturday at 1:26 p.m., a harassment complaint was investigated on Leighton Street.

1:28 p.m., vandalism was investigated on Sas Drive.

IN SKOWHEGAN, Saturday at 10:49 a.m., a scam complaint was taken on Jewett Street.

12:13 p.m., a report of threatening was investigated on Parlin Street.

2:08 p.m., a theft was investigated on Beech Street.

9:42 p.m., a warning was issued following a report of a loud noise on Dr Mann Road.

11:54 p.m., an arrest was made following a report of an intoxicated subject on Main Street.

Sunday at 8:39 p.m., vandalism was investigated on Back Road.

IN WATERVILLE, Saturday at 10:14 a.m., a civil complaint was taken on Summer Street.

12:28 p.m., an unwanted subject was reported at Dollar General on The Concourse.

12:53 p.m., suspicious activity was reported at Goodwill on The Concourse.

1:01 p.m., a drug offense was reported on Gold Street.

2:40 p.m., a domestic dispute was reported on Dalton Street.

2:58 p.m., a disturbance was reported at Waterville house of Pizza on Main Street.

3:47 p.m., a disturbance was reported at Marden’s Store & Grill on Kennedy Memorial Drive.

5:15 p.m., a report of threatening was taken at Dollar Tree on The Concourse.

5:58 p.m., an intoxicated subject was reported at Damon’s Discount Beverage on Front Street.

6:26 p.m., a domestic dispute was reported on College Avenue.

6:58 p.m., suspicious activity was investigated on Water Street.

8:18 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Pleasant Street.

9:25 p.m., suspicious activity was reported at the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter on Colby Street.

9:46 p.m., a noise complaint was investigated on Main Street.

11:16 p.m., a disturbance was reported at Head of Falls on Front Street.

11:43 p.m., a noise complaint was taken on Main Street.

Sunday at 1 a.m., a verbal warning was issued following a noise complaint taken on Kelsey Street.

4:02 a.m., a verbal warning was issued following a report of a disturbance on Violette Avenue.

IN WILTON, Saturday at 3:40 a.m., a burglary was reported on Bennett Street.

10:28 a.m., police recovered a stolen vehicle.

11:05 a.m., trespassing was reported on Depot Street.

IN WINSLOW, Saturday at 6:17 a.m., a burglary of a vehicle was investigated on Primrose Street.

8:07 a.m., a burglary of a vehicle was investigated on Primrose Street.

9:45 a.m., a burglary of a vehicle was investigated on Smiley Avenue.

11:53 a.m., a burglary of a vehicle was investigated on Corbett Lane.

1:17 p.m., a drug offense was reported at The 107 Store on Clinton Avenue.

1:59 p.m., a report of a missing person was taken on Halifax Street.

2:13 p.m., a burglary of a vehicle was investigated on Gretchell Lane.

4:38 p.m., a burglary of a vehicle was investigated on Corbett Lane.

5:45 p.m., suspicious activity was investigated on Augusta Road.

6:06 p.m., an assault was investigated on Halifax Street.

Sunday at 12:04 a.m., suspicious activity was investigated on Benton Avenue.

Arrests

IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, Saturday at 3:15 a.m., Ryan P. Cronkhite, 33, of Livermore Falls, was arrested on charges of operating under the influence, violating condition of release and operating while license suspended or revoked.

9:15 p.m., Nathan J. Morris, 25, of Wilton, was arrested on a charge of operating under the influence.

10:25 p.m., Francis J. Musotic, 22, of North Anson, was arrested on a charge of operating while license suspended or revoked.

IN SOMERSET COUNTY, Saturday at 2:31 p.m., Shawne R. Gardner, 43, of Skowhegan, was arrested on warrants for unpaid fines on operating while license suspended or revoked and unlawful possession of scheduled drug.

9:24 p.m., Laura E. Aiello, 61, of Madison, was arrested on a charge of operating under the influence.

Sunday at 12:18 a.m., Derek W. Bickford, 44, of Skowhegan, was arrested for criminal threatening and disorderly conduct.

IN WATERVILLE, Saturday at 4:26 p.m., Brittney N. Young, 28, of Clinton, was arrested on charges of domestic violence assault, violating condition of release and possession of hypodermic apparatuses.

10:26 p.m., Katherine Jordan, 21, of Winslow, was arrested on charges of attaching false plates, operating a vehicle without a license and failing to give correct name, address or date of birth.

Summonses

IN WINSLOW, Saturday at 8:19 p.m., Alexandra M. Blaisdell, 21, of Winslow, was summonsed on a charge of operating unregistered motor vehicle past 150 days.

8:19 p.m., Trevor W. Robinson, 23, of Winslow, was summonsed on a charge of permitting unlawful use of a motor vehicle.

IN AUGUSTA, Saturday at 10:11 a.m., a Water Street caller reported theft.

12:19 p.m., a caller from Crossing Way reported criminal threatening.

12:56 p.m., one person was taken to the hospital following a request for medical rescue from a caller on Meadow Road.

2:06 p.m., a Mud Mill Road caller reported a protection order violation.

2:56 p.m., one person was taken to the hospital following a request from a Winthrop Street caller to check the welfare/mental health of an individual.

3:32 p.m. a caller from Stephen King Drive reported a theft/shoplifting.

9:25 p.m., a Quimby Street caller requested police assistance.

IN HALLOWELL, Saturday at 7 p.m., a caller from Town Farm Road sought police assistance.

IN WINTHROP, Friday at 8:36 p.m., a Union Street caller reported a disorderly incident.

9:23 p.m., a Metcalf Road caller reported a suspicious person/circumstance.

11:13 p.m., a Green Street caller reported harassment.

Saturday at 9:45 p.m., a caller from Main Street reported a traffic offense.

ARRESTS

Saturday at 6:26 p.m., Daniel T. Kelly, 61, of Woolwich, was arrested on charges of operating under the influence, violating condition of release and operating while license suspended or revoked following a report of a motor vehicle accident on Eastern Avenue.

10:16 p.m., Paul Marshall Adams, 35, of Augusta was arrested on a charge of violating condition of release following a traffic stop at Mount Vernon Avenue and Mill Street.

11:12 p.m., Anna Leah Leclair, 24, of Augusta was arrested on a charge of operating under the influence following a motor vehicle stop on Front Street.

11:47 p.m., Richard W. Clayton Jr., 33, of Augusta, was arrested on a charge of operating under the influence following a motor vehicle stop on South Belfast Avenue.

SUMMONS

Saturday at 11:40 a.m., a 35-year-old Augusta woman was issued a summons on Capitol Street charging her with criminal trespass.

Authorities on Sunday released the mugshot of the Westbrook man they say caused a drug scare at the Cumberland County Jail Friday.

The photo of 29-year-old Brent Gross shows him with a cut on his forehead, a shaved head, and droopy eyelids. He appears to be wearing some type of protective vest.

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, which operates the jail, said in a statement that Gross was being searched by intake officers around 4 p.m. Friday when he refused to surrender drugs that he had in his possession. At the time, he was being processed after being arrested by Westbrook police on charges of possession and trafficking of fentanyl.

Gross had to be removed from the processing area and restrained, the statement said, but the scuffle caused some of the drugs he had with him to fall onto the floor. The contents of one container went airborne, forcing intake officers to be treated for fentanyl exposure at Maine Medical Center.

The jail intake workers were treated and able to return to work. The substance that went airborne was tested and found positive for fentanyl.

The jail intake area had to be closed for about two hours and the rest of the facility went into lockdown following the incident.

Gross made bail over the weekend, according to jail workers.

IN AUGUSTA, Sunday at 7:57 a.m., a Riverside Drive caller reported suspicious activity.

9:42 a.m., an Edward Street caller reported a problem with an animal.

11:30 a.m., a caller from Stephen King Drive reported suspicious activity.

12:48 p.m., a Middle Road caller reported a protection order violation.

2:40 p.m., a Civic Center Drive caller reported a theft.

2:50 p.m., a Sewall Street caller reported criminal mischief.

3:57 p.m., one person was taken to MaineGeneral Medical Center following a request from a Mount Vernon Avenue caller to check the welfare/mental health of an individual.

5:40 p.m., one person was taken to the hospital after a Green Street caller reported an overdose.

5:54 p.m., a Quimby Street caller reported a disturbance.

6:45 p.m., at least one person was taken to the hospital following a request from a Western Avenue caller to check welfare of an individual.

10:37 p.m., one person was taken to the hospital after a Laurel Street caller reported a disturbance.

Monday at 8:31 a.m., a caller from Commerce Drive reported an abandoned motor vehicle.

9:29 a.m., a caller from Stephen King Drive reported suspicious activity.

IN CHINA, Saturday at 6:16 p.m., a caller from Waterville Road reported being harassed.

IN GARDINER, Saturday at 7:23 p.m., a Church Street caller reported a property dispute.

7:47 p.m., a Water Street caller reported being assaulted by a man.

8:09 p.m., a warning was issued following a Water Street caller’s report of being harassed.

IN HALLOWELL, Sunday at 3:27 p.m., a caller from Front Street reported theft of a motor vehicle.

8:34 p.m., a Middle Street caller reported theft.

IN LITCHFIELD, Sunday at 8:44 a.m., a caller from Hardscrabble Road reported a suspicious vehicle.

IN MONMOUTH, Sunday at 12:06 a.m., a Route 202 caller reported suspicious activity.

IN WINDSOR, Saturday at 7:11 p.m., a Ridge Road caller reported the theft of mail.

IN WINTHROP, Sunday at 6:34 p.m. a Route 133 caller reported a suspicious person/circumstance.

10:15 p.m., a Green Street caller reported a disorderly incident.

ARRESTS

IN AUGUSTA, Sunday at 11:59 a.m., Jessica E. Cox, 29, of Augusta, was arrested on Union Street on charges of violation of condition of release and violation of protective order.

1:18 p.m., Christopher Lee Brown, 43, of Augusta, was arrested at the Kennebec County jail on a warrant.

IN HALLOWELL, Monday at 12:12 p.m., Jennifer L. Harding, 41, of Monmouth, was arrested on a charge of operating under the influence following a motor vehicle stop at Warren and Winthrop streets.

SUMMONS

IN AUGUSTA, Sunday at 1:14 p.m., Joshua I. Mortimer, 19 of Mount Vernon, was issued a summons charging him with operating while license suspended or revoked following a report of a motor vehicle accident on Mount Vernon Road. One person was taken from the scene to Maine Medical Center.

IN GARDINER, Sunday at 2:51 p.m., a 16-year-old was issued a summons charging possession of tobacco products by a minor following a pedestrian check on Brunswick Avenue.

IN BENTON, Sunday at 11:47 a.m., a disturbance was reported on Booker Avenue.

IN CLINTON, Sunday at 3:57 p.m., an accident involving an injury was reported on Interstate 95.

10:22 p.m., a domestic dispute was reported on Park Avenue.

IN EUSTIS, Sunday at 2:32 p.m., officials conducted a fire and smoke investigation.

IN FAIRFIELD, Sunday at 12:16 p.m., a theft was investigated on Main Street.

2:13 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken on Pratt Road.

Monday at 7:37 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Osborne Street.

8:26 a.m., a theft was investigated on Norridgewock Road.

8:34 a.m., a vehicle accident involving an injury was investigated on Norridgewock Road.

IN FARMINGTON, Sunday at 12:41 a.m., a disturbance was reported on Main Street.

8:35 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on South Street.

10:10 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Main Street.

1:54 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Fairbanks Road.

4:43 p.m., a theft was reported on Knowlton Corner Road.

8:32 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Anson Street and North Street.

11:56 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Sewall Road.

IN HARTLAND, Monday at 12:34 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Vigue Road.

IN JAY, Monday at 2:38 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Main Street.

IN NORRIDGEWOCK, Sunday at 2:37 p.m., suspicious activity was investigated on Winding Hill Road.

IN OAKLAND, Sunday at 9:31 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Water Street.

IN PALMYRA, Sunday at 10:09 a.m., a civil complaint was taken on Ell Hill Road.

IN PITTSFIELD, Sunday at 7:12 p.m., a domestic disturbance was investigated on Waverly Street.

Monday at 8:53 a.m., suspicious activity was investigated on Industrial Park Road.

IN PLYMOUTH, Sunday at 2:16 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Moosehead Trail.

IN RIPLEY, Sunday at 10:06 a.m., a complaint was taken on Stream Road.

IN SKOWHEGAN, Sunday at 12:49 p.m., a disturbance was investigated on Island Avenue.

2:47 p.m., trespassing was reported on Constitution Avenue.

3:21 p.m., a civil complaint was taken on Hanover Street.

4:21 p.m., a report of threatening was taken on Lynn’s Way.

6:18 p.m., a disturbance was investigated on Madison Avenue.

Monday at 1:20 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Avore Street.

8:38 a.m., trespassing was reported on Willow Street.

8:43 a.m., a complaint was taken on Bridge Street.

IN SOLON, Sunday at 7:07 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Rowell Mountain Road.

IN WATERVILLE, Sunday at 9:10 a.m., a theft was reported on Victoria Drive.

9:50 a.m., a domestic dispute was reported on Crestwood Drive.

11:21 a.m., a theft was reported on Wilson Street.

11:26 a.m., suspicious activity was investigated on Drummond Avenue.

11:41 a.m., a theft was reported on Gray Street.

12:31 p.m., juvenile offenses were reported on Elmhurst Street.

1:29 p.m., threatening was reported on Gold Street.

1:31 p.m., a theft was investigated on Alden Street.

3:34 p.m., a summons was issued following a report of shoplifting at Walmart on Waterville Commons Drive.

4:21 p.m., criminal mischief was investigated at The Home Depot on Waterville Commons Drive.

5:27 p.m., an unwanted subject was reported at Olympia Sports on Elm Plaza.

6:01 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Elm Street.

6:59 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Temple Street.

8:08 p.m., an unwanted subject was reported at Happy Trails on Main Street.

8:12 p.m., a domestic dispute was reported on Violette Avenue.

8:29 p.m., a verbal warning was issued following a report of a disturbance on Oakdale Street.

9:52 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken on Main Street.

10:09 p.m., a fight was reported on Poolers Park Way.

IN WILTON, Sunday at 5:18 p.m., an assault was reported on Village View Street.

Monday at 12:05 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Kennedy Memorial Drive.

IN WINSLOW, Sunday at 12:59 p.m., suspicious activity was investigated on Cushman Road.

ARRESTS

IN SOMERSET COUNTY, Sunday at 6:40 p.m., Codie Robbins, 25, of Caribou, was arrested on a warrant for probation revocation on criminal trespass and warrants for unpaid fines and fees on charges of operating under the influence and operating under the influence with a prior conviction and operating with license suspended or revoked.

IN WATERVILLE, Monday at 1:02 a.m., Douglas A. Dewalt, 50, of Waterville, was arrested on a charge of criminal trespass.

IN WINSLOW, Sunday at 6:55 p.m., Hayle M. Cooley, 18, of Lewiston, was arrested on charges of misuse of identification, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, illegal transportation of liquor by a minor and criminal conspiracy.

6:55 p.m., Molly M. Roy, 18, of Waterville, was arrested on charges of burglary of a motor vehicle, three counts of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer and two counts of misuse of identification.

6:55 p.m., Anthony S. Carpenter, 21, of Winslow, was arrested on six charges: two counts of theft by receiving stolen property, two counts of misuse of identification and two counts of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer.

6:55 p.m., Dylan R. Copeland, 19, of Waterville, was arrested on charges of a minor possessing liquor, two counts of burglary of a motor vehicle and two counts of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer.

Portland police had no new information Monday about a shooting in Bayside a day earlier, but they hoped to speak to the victim, a 49-year-old woman who was still being treated at the hospital.

Lt. Robert Martin said police did not plan to release the woman’s name at least until detectives have a chance to interview her.

“Right now, we just want to hear from her,” Martin said.

The shooting occurred just before 9 a.m. Sunday on Parris Street, not far from one of the city’s main social service agencies, Preble Street Resource Center.

Police said the victim and the assailant had been arguing just before shots were fired.

The suspect was described as a young, white male. He drove off in a small silver SUV, possibly with Massachusetts plates, with a passenger, also a white male. They fled the area in the vehicle and the shooting suspect is considered at large.

Martin said he couldn’t release any information about a possible motive and couldn’t say whether the victim and gunman knew each other.

“We’ve talked to some witnesses but have been hearing different things,” he said.

Police do not believe there is an imminent threat to anyone else.

The victim was taken to Maine Medical Center with what police described as non-life threatening injuries. A neighbor said Sunday that the woman was shot in the knee.

Laura Cannon, who lives on Parris Street and is vice president of the neighborhood association, said the shooting may have been drug-related. Cannon said she and her husband went outside to investigate and overheard the victim, whom she did not recognize, telling police that she had confronted her assailant about doing drugs on a public way.

In the past, Cannon said she, too, has confronted people doing drugs on the street but plans to be more cautious in the future after what happened Sunday.

Martin said detectives tried to interview the victim Monday morning but she was still heavily medicated. They planned to try again later in the day.

At the crime scene late Monday morning, there was fresh orange paint with letters marking spots but no neighbors were home near where the shooting took place.

Two city employees who were operating a mobile needle exchange a couple of blocks from the shooting scene said there hadn’t been much talk about what had happened.

Portland’s Bayside neighborhood has a cluster of social service agencies, such as Preble Street and the Oxford Street Shelter, which attract large numbers of homeless people and drug users on a daily basis.

In this past weekend’s edition, the Maine Sunday Telegram provided a graphic and disturbing look at the area, where it’s not uncommon for residents to see drug use, fights and even sexual acts in public places.

Anyone who might have information about Sunday’s shooting can contact the Portland Police Department at (207) 874-8575

Eric Russell can be contacted at 791-6344 or at:

erussell@pressherald.com

Twitter: PPHEricRussell

Gorham police are seeking the public’s help in identifying two men who were caught on surveillance video breaking into a local business last month.

Detective Steven Rappold did not identify the business, saying only that it is in Gorham Village.

The men broke into a rear entrance to the business around 2 a.m. on April 24, Rappold said in a statement. They stole an undisclosed amount of cash from the register at the front of the business before fleeing through the rear entrance.

One of the burglars is described as a white man with a large build. He is 30 to 40 years old, was wearing a half-zip pullover, a baseball cap, jeans and sneakers. He had partial facial hair and was wearing black-rimmed eyeglasses.

The other burglar is described as a short black man with a thin build. He was wearing a hooded sweatshirt with the hood pulled over his head and face. He appeared to be wearing jeans and sneakers.

Anyone with information about the suspects is being urged to contact the Gorham Police Department at 839-5581 or Detective Rappold at 222-1697.

Two men charged with welfare fraud appeared in federal court Monday in Portland seeking release from jail.

U.S. District Magistrate Judge John Rich III ordered Abdirashid Ahmed, 38, of Lewiston released on $5,000 bond after seizing his passport.

Rich said Ahmed would be equipped with an electronic monitoring device to ensure he does not leave Androscoggin County.

Ahmed was being held Monday night in federal custody at the Cumberland County Jail. He was expected to be escorted Tuesday to Lewiston and released into the custody of the U.S. Probation Office. He must get permission from that office if he were to seek to leave Androscoggin County in the future, Rich said.

Garat Osman, 32, of Auburn appeared in the same courtroom after Ahmed.

Dylan Boyd, who represented Osman on Monday, agreed to continue Osman’s detention hearing to Thursday, giving him time to hire a lawyer. It also gave the court time to consider Osman’s financial declaration form that he signed earlier under the penalty of perjury.

Rich said he was concerned about inconsistencies between that document and Osman’s tax returns from last year.

More than two dozen men and women from the Somali community sat in the gallery to show their support for the men.

Ahmed and Osman, who have been indicted by a federal grand jury, were arrested last week and charged with health care fraud involving MaineCare – Maine’s Medicaid program – and receiving health care kickbacks for more than two years.

Both men are accused of referring MaineCare beneficiaries to an unnamed health care provider and served as Somali interpreters, according to investigators.

The indictment also said that from May 2015 to December 2017, Ahmed and Osman conspired to defraud MaineCare by billing the program for interpreting services not rendered or partially rendered.

Fraudulent bills allegedly were submitted to MaineCare that overstated the health and interpreter services provided.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. – Police say a driver from Maine shot and killed himself on a Massachusetts highway after leading officers on a chase and threatening to shoot anyone who tried to stop him.

Massachusetts State Police say the man was driving erratically Saturday night and was reported to be suicidal and armed. A trooper tried to stop the vehicle in Freetown and gave chase when the man would not pull over.

Video from a police helicopter shows the vehicle later stopping on Route 140, where police say the driver shot himself. He was taken to a hospital in New Bedford and pronounced dead.

The man was identified as a 32-year-old from Millinocket, Maine. His name was not released.

A Delaware man was sentenced Monday to three years in prison for dealing heroin and crack cocaine in Maine.

Kyle Rivers, 26, of Bear, Delaware, was also sentenced by U.S. District Court by Judge John A. Woodcock, Jr. to three years of supervised release.

Rivers had pleaded guilty to the charge in Portland on Nov. 28.

According to authorities, Rivers’ hotel room in Brunswick was raided on Aug. 1, 2017, and heroin, crack cocaine, Xanax pills and about $10,500 in drug proceeds were seized.

At the time, Rivers was on probation in Maryland following a drug trafficking conviction there.