LEWISTON — Rice found in the tread of a suspect’s shoes helped lead to arrests in the mugging of a Chinese food delivery man.

Three males were arrested and charged with robbery and theft in the April 9 mugging.

An Androscoggin County grand jury indicted two men on related charges. The third is a juvenile. He was released to the custody of his mother.

Kulcharan Singh, left, and Melvin Blakeand

In a police affidavit, Detective Joey Brown wrote that a delivery driver went to 169 Bartlett St. at 8:46 p.m. to deliver $72 worth of takeout food from Chopsticks restaurant of Lewiston. The driver called the telephone number he had been given and was told to meet the customer in the hallway.

The driver climbed the stairs to the second-floor landing, where he was met by a male wearing a black Columbia jacket and black pants. According to the affidavit, the driver told the customer how much was owed for the food. The customer then said he did not have the money.

The driver “did not feel right and began walking down the stairs to leave the building,” Brown wrote.

The same male, this time joined by two men, confronted the driver in the building’s first-floor hallway. Someone punched the driver in the head before he was kicked by a second person, who wore red shoes, he later told police.

The driver dropped the food to the floor and fell back against the stairs while the three males picked up the food and fled the building through a back door, Brown wrote.

In city surveillance video of Pierce and Birch streets, police could see three males who appeared to be carrying Chinese food takeout containers running down the street shortly after 8:46 p.m. One of the males appeared to have red sneakers, Brown wrote.

Police went to an apartment at 96 Birch St., where they found Melvin Blake, 23, who was the renter, and a 16-year-old juvenile. Officers saw a pair of red sneakers “with what appeared to be Chinese rice stuck to the bottom of them,” Brown wrote.

Officers also saw a black Columbia jacket draped over the back of the couch.

One of the officers observed Chinese food takeout containers on top of the garbage can, Brown wrote.

Blake told police he had been wearing the red shoes, but had gone grocery shopping at Walmart, bought some marijuana and returned home that night. After he was shown a clip from the surveillance video, he denied knowing anything about the mugging, Brown wrote.

Blake and Kulcharan Singh, 19, also of 96 Birch St., were charged with robbery, punishable by up to 30 years in prison, and theft by unauthorized taking, a misdemeanor.

Blake said he had a gun. Police later charged him with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, a misdemeanor.

The juvenile was charged with robbery and theft. He told police he was told to go for a walk with the two men, according to police. The men instructed him to meet with the driver and tell him he had no money. He said Blake and Singh jumped the driver and knocked the food from his arms, then fled with it.

The juvenile denied assaulting the driver. He said he had worn a black Columbia jacket.

Bail for Blake was set at $5,000 cash or supervised release and $10,000 for Singh. Both men are scheduled to be arraigned Friday.

FARMINGTON — A Wilton man accused of choking a woman until she passed out during a sexual encounter in February was sentenced Thursday to serve 30 months of an eight-year sentence.

Steven Pare

Steven E. Pare, 50, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of aggravated assault and misdemeanor charges of domestic violence assault and unlawful sexual touching at Franklin County Superior Court.

Pare’s Alford plea was based on his belief that he is not guilty but thinks that if the state’s evidence were presented to a jury he could be found guilty.

Pare faced up to 10 years in prison on the aggravated assault charge.

A felony charge of gross sexual assault and a misdemeanor charge of violating a condition of release were dismissed in the negotiated plea agreement.

He was indicted in April.

If the matter went to trial, the victim would have testified that she came to Maine and stayed with the defendant in Wilton. The two had previously been domestic partners and occasionally still saw each other.

She would have testified that Pare choked her until she passed out during what started out as consensual sex but turned nonconsensual. Pare did not stop when she repeatedly indicated she wanted him to stop, Deputy District Attorney James Andrews said.

Testimony would have also been heard that there was bruising on the victim’s neck and signs of strangulation on her hairline. The victim also had an abrasion on her knee. The injuries were documented.

The sentence could be criticized as too lenient, Justice Robert Mullen told Pare, but it was Mullen’s understanding that the victim did not want to go to trial and “you are taking responsibility.”

After Pare serves his Department of Corrections sentence, he will serve two years of probation.

Mullen sentenced Pare to 364 days each for the sexual touching and domestic violence assault charges that will be served at the same time as the aggravated assault sentence.

Pare has been held on $10,000 cash bail at the Franklin County Jail since Feb. 27.

IN AUGUSTA, Thursday at 12:52 p.m., a 17-year-old on Pierce Drive was charged with possession of tobacco products by a minor.

2:33 p.m., police conducted a follow-up investigation on Oxford Street.

2:42 p.m., police recovered property on Senator Way.

4:50 p.m., a Stone Street caller reported disorderly conduct.

8:18 p.m., property was recovered on Cony Street.

8:30 p.m., a Whitten Road caller reported shoplifting.

8:40 p.m., an Eastern Avenue caller reported criminal trespassing.

IN GARDINER, Thursday at 11:55 a.m., police arrested an unidentified person on drug charges at the police station on Church Street.

IN WINTHROP, Thursday at 3:13 p.m. a traffic offense was reported on Memorial Drive.

SUMMONS

IN AUGUSTA, a 19-year old Augusta woman was issued a summons charging her with theft after a Civic Center Drive caller reported shoplifting.

A Portland man connected to what police are calling Maine’s largest illegal gambling operation has pleaded guilty to federal charges.

William Flynn, 76, pleaded guilty Thursday in U.S. District Court to running an illegal gambling business. He faces five years in prison, according to a news release from the office of U.S. Attorney Halsey B. Frank.

According to court records, between 2010 and April 7, 2017, Flynn participated in Stephen Mardigan’s illegal sports gambling business operating in Portland. Mardigan, who pleaded guilty last month to running an illegal gambling operation and money laundering, received bets on professional and college sporting events for 14 years. According to the release, Flynn coordinated bets with Mardigan, shared profits and losses with him, and communicated regularly with him about sports lines, bets taken and other aspects of the business. Mardigan also served as the “bank” for Flynn’s bets.

Flynn has agreed to forfeit nearly $75,000, and will be sentenced after a presentence investigation by the U.S. Probation Office.

Mardigan is still awaiting sentencing. He could face 28 years in prison and will have to forfeit hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash seized by federal agents last year, give up real estate worth at least $5.6 million and pay restitution of $1.3 million under the outline of a plea deal.

The case was investigated by a network of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI; Portland, South Portland, Lewiston, Westbrook, Bangor and Cape Elizabeth police; the Maine State Police; the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

IN ANSON, Thursday at 6:10 p.m., a complaint about threatening was taken from Wilson Street.

11:25 p.m., police made an arrest after a report of a disturbance on Preble Avenue.

IN CHESTERVILLE, Thursday at 6:52 a.m., a disturbance was reported on Sand Pond Road.

6:58 a.m., a disturbance was reported on East Shore Drive.

4:05 p.m., trespassing was reported on Vienna Road.

IN CORNVILLE, Thursday at 4:40 p.m., a violation of bail or of a protection order was reported on Chapman Ridge Road.

IN FAIRFIELD, Thursday at 12:38 a.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Main Street.

1:35 p.m., police were called to assist another agency on Interstate 95.

6:33 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Ohio Hill Road.

8:09 p.m., police and ambulance and rescue personnel were sent in response to a report of threatening on Summit Street.

Friday at 12:57 a.m., police made an arrest after receiving a report of an intoxicated person on Norridgewock Road.

6:16 a.m., trespassing was reported on Center Road.

6:37 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Island Avenue.

IN FARMINGTON, Thursday at 1:04 a.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Main Street.

Friday at 8:08 a.m., a suspicious person was reported on Industry Road.

IN JAY, Thursday at 12:24 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Main Street.

1:01 a.m., an assault was reported on Pleasant Drive.

1:15 p.m., theft was reported on Smith Avenue.

7:30 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Bridge Street.

Friday at 1:46 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Main Street.

IN HARTLAND, Thursday at 8:47 a.m., fire units were sent in response to a call on Ford Hill Road.

9:53 p.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Commercial Street.

10:49 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Canaan Road.

11:42 p.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Canaan Road.

IN MADISON, Thursday at 12:38 a.m., trespassing was reported on Madison Avenue.

8:23 a.m., police were called to assist another agency on Weston Avenue.

11:16 a.m., a theft was reported on Park Street.

11:55 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Park Street.

12:06 p.m., criminal mischief was reported on Learners Lane.

1:20 p.m., a complaint was taken from Main Street.

6:34 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken from Weston Avenue.

IN MERCER, Thursday at 9:01 p.m., police were called to assist another agency on West Sandy River Road.

IN OAKLAND, Thursday at 9:14 a.m., an unwanted person was reported on Swan Hill Road.

10:28 a.m., threatening was reported on Railroad Avenue.

12:32 p.m., harassment was reported on Water Street.

12:36 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Abby Lane.

5:56 p.m., a call about a fight was taken on Church Street.

IN PALMYRA, Thursday at 7:14 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Main Street.

11:18 p.m., police made an arrest after police, fire and emergency medical personnel responded to a medical emergency on Main Street.

IN PITTSFIELD, Thursday at 8:03 p.m., vandalism was reported on Somerset Avenue.

9:27 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Greeley Street.

IN SKOWHEGAN, Thursday at 10:02 a.m., police made an arrest following a report of an assault on Water Street.

1:35 p.m., police were sent to assist another agency on Fairview Avenue.

3:38 p.m., police made an arrest on Garlands Way.

4:44 p.m., police made an arrest after receiving a report of a domestic disturbance on North Avenue.

Friday at 1:17 a.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Madison Avenue.

4:40 a.m., a burglary of a motor vehicle was reported on Madison Avenue.

5:41 a.m., police made an arrest on Madison Avenue.

7:59 a.m., a person was taken to the hospital after a traffic accident. No location was given

IN STARKS, Thursday at 9:47 p.m., fire units were sent in response to a report of an alarm on Anson Road.

IN WATERVILLE, Thursday at 7:55 a.m., a noise complaint was taken on King Court.

8:12 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Silver Street.

8:59 a.m., theft was reported on College Avenue.

9:49 a.m., harassment was reported on Dalton Street.

12:26 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on North Street.

2:49 p.m., a noise complaint was taken on Oakland Street.

7:11 p.m., a noise complaint was taken on Poolers Park Way.

7:38 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Oak Street.

9:59 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Water Street.

Friday at 1:58 a.m., an assault was reported on Silver Street.

IN WILTON, Thursday at 8:28 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Maple Street.

IN WINSLOW, Thursday at 1:47 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Bay Street.

9:32 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Pinehurst Avenue.

ARRESTS

IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, Thursday at 12:56 a.m., Kahner Richard Dee, 23, of Jay, was arrested on a warrant.

3:15 a.m., Clover Lee York, 51, of Jay, was arrested on charges of hindering apprehension or prosecution, furnishing a place for a minor to consume or possess liquor and unlawful possession of a scheduled drug.

3:25 a.m., Benjamin Edward York, 23, of Jay, was arrested on charges of assault, violating conditions of release, hindering apprehension or prosecution and furnishing a place for a minor to consume or possess liquor.

3:57 a.m., Tashiel Johnson, 21, of Jay, was arrested on charges of assault; failure to give correct name, address or date of birth; and being a fugitive from justice.

5:32 p.m., Jody Patrick Morris, 42, of Wilton, was arrested on a probation hold.

6 p.m., Travis Lambert, 28, of Farmington, was arrested on a charge of unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs.

IN SOMERSET COUNTY, Thursday at 4:06 p.m., Tiffany Lynn Mathieu, 31, of Skowhegan, was arrested on a warrant for an unpaid fine for possession of drugs.

5:32 p.m., Christy Rose Tripp, 40, of Canaan, was arrested on a charge of disorderly conduct.

5:58 p.m., Nicolas Richard Poirier, 35, of Skowhegan, was arrested on charges of driving to endanger; operating under the influence, with one prior conviction; operating after suspension; and operating without a license.

Friday at midnight, Katherine Anna Strysko, 34, of Madison, was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and violating conditions of release.

10:24 a.m., David L. Bellefleur, 30, of Waterville, was arrested on a warrant from an affidavit charging violation of conditions of release.

IN WATERVILLE, Thursday at 5:53 p.m., Anthony August, 33, of Fairfield, was arrested on a warrant.

10:23 p.m., Jennifer Curtis, 36, of Fairfield, was arrested on warrants and a charge of operating with a suspended or revoked license.

Friday at 12:26 a.m., Danielle Lauren Spaulding, 24, of Waterville, was arrested on a charge of operating under the influence.

Former Portland developer Michael Liberty and other defendants are formally denying allegations that they defrauded investors of nearly $50 million.

The federal Securities and Exchange Commission charged Liberty and the others – including his wife, lawyer and cousin – in April, alleging they tricked investors into putting money into a technology startup and instead used the funds to pay for chartered flights, expensive homes and cars, production of a movie and the purchase of a dairy farm in Maine.

The charges relate to Mozido, a Texas-based company that Liberty founded and which was supposed to develop applications that would allow users to access banking and other financial services via their cellphones.

Papers filed Friday in U.S. District Court in Portland deny the SEC allegations paragraph by paragraph, but don’t offer any specific rebuttals of the charges.

According to the SEC charges, Liberty sold investors shares in shell companies that allegedly could be converted into stock in Mozido. But, according to the SEC’s lawsuit, the shell companies either didn’t have convertible shares or were barred from transferring the investments. Liberty and the others, the suit charges, lied to the investors about Mozido’s valuation, finances, Liberty’s investments and how their funds were to be used.

Named in the suit in addition to Liberty, 57, are his wife, Brittany Liberty, who was Liberty’s bookkeeper before the couple married; Portland lawyer George Marcus; Rick Liberty, a cousin of Michael Liberty; Paul Hess, a friend of Rick Liberty; and five shell companies.

Rick Liberty and Hess found investors, the allegations say, and kept Brittany Liberty (nee Abbass) informed of their progress. Marcus provided legal advice on handling the investments, the SEC alleges, and drafted documents that misrepresented or omitted facts about the investments.

Michael Liberty, his wife and Hess pocketed most of the money that came in, the SEC said. For instance, according to the suit, of the first $19.2 million from investors, $16 million was transferred to Xanadu Partners, a company controlled by Liberty, and was used to pay personal bills and court fines; settle lawsuits; underwrite a movie that Brittany Liberty was producing; and pay for interior decorating services.

Liberty and Marcus denied the allegations publicly shortly after the charges were filed. On Friday, all of the defendants filed formal denials of the charges in U.S. District Court in Portland.

The filings by the defendants also ask that a judge issue judgments in their favor and order the SEC to pay their legal fees.

A Philadelphia law firm said it is investigating the allegations and is recruiting investors who lost money to join together to try to recover some of their investments. That could possibly lead to a lawsuit against Liberty and the others.

The SEC suit is the latest in a string of legal problems for Liberty, a Gray native who developed Portland’s 100 Middle Street office complex and Chandler’s Wharf condominiums in the 1980s before moving on. He now lives in Florida, although he still has holdings in Maine and the SEC contends most of the activity in the allegations occurred here.

Last summer, Liberty pleaded guilty in federal court in Portland to violating campaign finance laws, served four months in a federal prison and paid a $100,000 fine.

The SEC is also asking a federal judge in Pennsylvania to reinstate $5.4 million of a fine against Liberty for allegedly defrauding investors there. Liberty filed financial statements showing that he had a net worth of negative $29 million while bragging that his Mozido holdings were worth $127 million.

The judge had cut Liberty’s fine to $600,000 based on the documents. The SEC said that Liberty lied about his finances and it is asking that the original $6 million fine be reinstated.

Edward D. Murphy can be contacted at 791-6465 or at:

emurphy@pressherald.com

IN ANSON, Friday at 6:27 p.m., shots reportedly were fired on Skidmore Road.

IN ATHENS, Friday at 2:25 p.m., threatening was reported on North Road.

IN AUGUSTA, Friday at 8:53 a.m., a State Street caller reported harassment.

9:21 a.m., a Pierce Drive caller reported criminal mischief.

10:29 a.m., one person was taken to MaineGeneral Medical Center after a report of an overdose from a caller on West River Road.

11:33 a.m., a Pet Haven Lane caller reported a disturbance.

11:44 a.m., property was reported to have been recovered on Bangor Street.

12:17 p.m., a caller from Pierce Drive reported a juvenile offense.

12:27 p.m., a Gage Street caller reported a protection order violation.

1:23 p.m., a disturbance was reported by a caller on Medical Center Parkway.

3:19 p.m., a Western Avenue caller reported an assault.

5:23 p.m., a protection order was served on Weston Street.

7:05 p.m., a Littlefield Street caller reported a protection order violation.

8:06 p.m., a Green Street caller reported criminal trespassing.

8:15 p.m., a Northern Avenue caller reported child abuse offenses.

8:33 p.m., a Bangor Street caller reported recovered property.

9:21 p.m., a Bangor Street caller reported harassment.

IN BELGRADE, Friday at 5:25 p.m., shots reportedly were fired on Hill Drive.

IN CANAAN, Friday at 11:45 a.m., threatening was reported on Main Street.

2:26 p.m., threatening was reported on Main Street.

3:32 p.m., threatening was reported on Merritt Street.

IN CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Friday at 10:25 p.m., noise was reported on Brackett Brook Road.

10:28 p.m., noise was reported on Brackett Brook Road.

Saturday at 7:10 a.m., noise was reported on Rogers Circle.

IN FAIRFIELD, Friday at 4:03 p.m., trespassing was reported, with no location given.

7:47 p.m., an intoxicated person was reported on Skowhegan Road.

9:34 p.m., loud noise was reported on Woodman Avenue.

Saturday at 1:45 a.m., a disturbance was reported on Main Street.

3:50 a.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Main Street.

IN FARMINGTON, Friday at 7:45 a.m., vandalism was reported at Lot 15 on High Street at the University of Maine at Farmington.

1:58 p.m., harassment was reported on Prescott Street.

6:22 p.m., an assault was reported on Wilton Road.

9:38 p.m., a caller from Wilton Road requested that someone be removed from the premises.

IN HARMONY, Friday at 11:01 a.m., a theft was reported on Wellington Road.

IN HARTLAND, Friday at 4:29 p.m., harassment was reported on Trafton Road.

IN INDUSTRY, Friday at 11:31 a.m., vandalism was reported on Greenwood Brook Road.

IN MADISON, Friday at 4:50 p.m., debris was reported in the road on White School House Road.

6:50 p.m., trespassing was reported on Glendale Street.

9:04 p.m., a theft was reported on Maple Street.

IN MERCER, Friday at 3:07 p.m., an assault was reported on Mercer Road.

5:49 p.m., threatening was reported on Elm Street.

IN NEW SHARON, Saturday at 7:56 a.m., a road hazard was reported on Farmington Falls Road.

IN OAKLAND, Friday at 3:40 p.m., a theft was reported on Oak Street.

IN PITTSFIELD, Friday at 11:57 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Leighton Street.

Saturday at 11:10 a.m., a fire with trees down was reported on Beans Corner Road.

IN ROCKWOOD PLANTATION, Friday at 10:14 a.m., an assault was reported on Marston Street.

IN ROME, Saturday at 9:32 a.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Rome Road.

IN ST. ALBANS, Friday at 3:31 p.m., debris was reported in the roadway on Dexter Road.

IN SKOWHEGAN, Friday at 12:54 p.m., larceny, forgery or fraud was reported on Constitution Avenue.

2:38 p.m., a theft was reported on West Front Street.

4:29 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported on East Leavitt Street.

4:42 p.m., debris was reported in the road on Back Road.

5:19 p.m., debris was reported in the road on Greenwood Avenue.

7:44 p.m., vandalism was reported on McClellan Street.

Saturday at 8:21 a.m., trespassing was reported on North Avenue.

IN SOLON, Saturday at 10:41 a.m., a fire with trees down was reported on Brighton Road.

IN WATERVILLE, Friday at 9:37 a.m., a caller from Gold Street reported an unwanted person on the premises.

2:54 p.m., a city ordinance violation was reported on Western Court.

3:26 p.m., a theft was reported at the Marden’s Surplus & Salvage store on Kennedy Memorial Drive.

9:27 p.m., noise was reported on Sherwin Street.

9:59 p.m., noise was reported on College Avenue.

10:33 p.m., noise was reported on Sherwin Street.

Saturday at 1:12 a.m., a fight was reported at Cancun Restaurant on Silver Street.

1:48 a.m., an intoxicated person was reported at Waterville Public Library on Elm Street.

1:51 a.m., criminal mischief was reported at House of Pizza on Main Street.

IN WILTON, Saturday at 12:37 a.m., vandalism and criminal mischief were reported on Main Street.

2:33 a.m., a vehicle fire was reported on U.S. Route 2.

IN WINSLOW, Friday at 12:17 p.m., a case involving forgery or fraud was reported on Augusta Road.

4:39 p.m., a theft was reported on Morrill Road.

5:31 p.m., a vehicle fire was reported on Marcoux Street.

5:41 p.m., a case involving violation of bail conditions was reported on Baker Street.

SUMMONS

IN AUGUSTA, 1:31 p.m., a 50-year Augusta woman was issued a summons on Mount Vernon Avenue charging her with failure to register vehicle.

ARRESTS

IN AUGUSTA, Friday at 10:16 a.m., Sally L. Jenkins, 35, of Augusta, was arrested on Capitol Street on a warrant charging failure to appear on a criminal trespass complaint. The arrest followed a pedestrian check.

3:33 p.m., Damien G. Rogers, 45, of Gardiner, as arrested on Medical Center Parkway on a probation hold.

8:27 p.m., an unidentified person was arrested on Winthrop Street as a result of a follow-up investigation.

8:57 p.m., Tiffany Marie Merrill, 32, of Augusta, was arrested on Green Street on charges of domestic violence assault and violating condition of release in an incident in which at least one person was taken to the hospital.

Saturday at 2:19 p.m., an unidentified person was arrested on an unspecified charge as a result of a probation check on Eastern Avenue.

IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, Friday at 12:05 a.m., Brandon S. Belisle, 20, of Dallas Plantation, was arrested and charged with domestic violence assault and refusing to submit to arrest.

11:08 a.m., Lawrence Edward Lewis Jr., 36, of Lewiston, was arrested on a warrant.

6:30 p.m., Ernest Todd Philbrook, 46, of Wilton, was arrested and charged with theft by unauthorized taking or transfer and theft by receiving stolen property.

6 p.m., Robert Scott Storer, 25, of Chesterville, was arrested and charged with operating under the influence.

IN SOMERSET COUNTY, Friday at 4:40 p.m., Zachary Miles Burnham, 26, of Winslow, was arrested on a charge of violation of protection from abuse order.

6:01 p.m., Sandra M. Court, 48, of Madison, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.

10:44 p.m., Garrett Matthew Henry, 34, of Skowhegan, was arrested on four warrants.

Saturday at 1:57 a.m., Philip Elwood Wyman, 72, of Skowhegan, was arrested and charged with OUI.

IN WATERVILLE, Friday at 11:30 a.m., Ethan R. Rogers, 28, of Waterville, was arrested on a warrant.

AUGUSTA — This is a roundup of cases closed May 31-June 6, 2018, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.

Alexander J. Biddle, 23, of Pittston, found not guilty of manslaughter Sept. 18, 2015, in Sidney.

Joseph Adams, 25, of Skowhegan, refusing to submit to arrest or detention refusing to stop March 15, 2018, in Waterville, dismissed.

Richard Akers, 19, of Albion, failure to provide and display registration Feb. 11, 2018, in Albion; $100 fine.

John M. Ballew, 49, of Fairfield, operating under the influence Nov. 3, 2017, in Waterville, dismissed.

Travis Barrett, 30, of Skowhegan, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer Dec. 16, 2017, in Waterville, dismissed.

William Bazemore Jr., 37, of Manhattan, New York, unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs Jan. 26, 2017, in South China; $400 fine, $200 suspended, two-year Department of Corrections sentence.

Larry Earl Bowler, 39, of Windsor, operating under the influence July 22, 2017, in Monmouth; $2,100 fine, seven-year sentence, all but nine months suspended, three-year probation, 10-year license suspension. Operating while license suspended or revoked Jan. 22, 2018, in Windsor; $600 fine, $600 suspended, seven-day jail sentence, one-year license suspension; violating condition of release Jan. 22, 2018, in Windsor; seven-day jail sentence.

Lyle Edward Burnham Jr., 39, of Belgrade, failing to notify of motor vehicle accident March 7, 2018, in Sidney, dismissed.

Jeffrey S. Cantara, 47, of Augusta, domestic violence assault Aug. 8, 2017, in Augusta, dismissed.

Michael B. Carey, 43, of Portland, failure to register vehicle March 19, 2018, in Gardiner; $100 fine.

Christopher Carlow, 31, of Unity, failure to register vehicle Jan. 19, 2018, in Winslow; $100 fine.

Joseph Carter, 50, of Augusta, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer July 16, 2017, in Augusta; 10-month Department of Corrections sentence; burglary of a motor vehicle July 16, 2017, in Augusta; 30-day jail sentence. Burglary Aug. 31, 2017, in Augusta; 10-month Department of Corrections sentence, $53.70 restitution; theft by unauthorized taking or transfer Aug. 31, 2017, in Augusta; 10-month Department of Corrections sentence. Burglary Sept. 5, 2017, in Augusta; 10-month Department of Corrections sentence; theft by unauthorized taking or transfer Sept. 5, 2017, in Augusta; 10-month Department of Corrections sentence. Operating vehicle without license March 4, 2018, in Augusta; 30-day jail sentence; failure to register vehicle March 4, 2018, in Augusta; 30-day jail sentence; violating condition of release March 4, 2018, in Augusta; 30-day jail sentence.

Caleb A. Castranda, 25, of Ellsworth, burglary, assault and criminal mischief Oct. 12, 2016, in Oakland, dismissed.

James T. Champion, 27, of Augusta, criminal mischief April 16, 2018, in Oakland; $250 fine, $100 restitution.

Richard J. Coakley, 60, of Vienna, operating under the influence and operating vehicle without license — conditions/restrictions March 10, 2018, in Mount Vernon, dismissed.

Emily M. Davis, 25, of Winslow, unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs Nov. 29, 2017, in Waterville, dismissed.

Kristopher J. Devine, 35, of Augusta, operating while license suspended or revoked Oct. 23, 2016, in Augusta, dismissed.

Kyle B. Doughty, 23, of Knox, operating while license suspended or revoked March 7, 2018, in Winslow; $500 fine.

Emmalee S. Duguay, 19, of Lewiston, motor vehicle speeding more than 30 mpg over speed limit April 12, 2018, in Clinton; $400 fine.

Cameron A. Dunlop, 18, of Sidney, theft by deception Jan. 13, 2018, in Augusta, dismissed.

Jean R. Dupuis, 57, of Lewiston, operating after registration suspended Feb. 14, 2018, in Hallowell; $150 fine.

Robert C. Enos, 67, of Whitefield, motor vehicle speeding more than 30 mph over speed limit Oct. 6, 2017, in Windsor, dismissed.

Guy Farmer, 57, of Oakland, operating vehicle without license March 30, 2018, in Albion; $100 fine.

Dalton R. Farnum, 19, of Sabattus, use of drug paraphernalia Feb. 20, 2018, in Windsor; $300 fine.

Reginald Ferran, 37, of Waterville, operating under the influence March 3, 2018, in Oakland; $500 fine, 48-hour jail sentence, 150-day license suspension.

Devin A. Folsom, 27, of Oakland, violating protection from abuse order May 28, 2018, in Oakland, dismissed.

Steven Furey, 35, of Hallowell, operating under the influence Oct. 12, 2016, in Oakland; $500 fine, five-day jail sentence, 150-day license suspension; criminal mischief Oct. 12, 2016, in Oakland; five-day jail sentence; criminal mischief Oct. 12, 2016, in Oakland; 364-day jail sentence all suspended, one-year probation; failing to stop for an officer Oct. 12, 2016, in Oakland; 180-day jail sentence all suspended, one-year probation; burglary and eluding an officer, same date and town, dismissed.

Christopher M. Gamache, 30, of Raymond, motor vehicle speeding more than 30 mph over speed limit Aug. 19, 2017, in Gardiner, dismissed.

Cheryl M. Garnett, 49, of Winslow, displaying fictitious vehicle certificate Feb. 21, 2018, in Winslow, dismissed.

Eric J. Gendron, 52, of Augusta, criminal mischief Sept. 22, 2017, in Augusta, dismissed.

Kristina Genica, 21, of Waterville, transportation of drugs by a minor Dec. 8, 2017, in Winslow, dismissed.

Raymond A. Getchell, 61, of Winthrop, operating under the influence Sept. 9, 2017, in Winthrop; $700 fine, 364-day jail sentence all but 17 days suspended, one-year probation, three-year license and registration suspension.

Katie M. Goodale, 32, of Waterville, violating condition of release June 3, 2018, in Waterville; $250 fine.

Felix W. Hamel, 58, of Wales, operating under the influence March 27, 2018, in Litchfield; $1,000 fine, three-year jail sentence all but 60 days suspended, two-year probation, six-year license and registration suspension; operating while license suspended or revoked March 27, 2018, in Litchfield; $500 fine; operating vehicle without license — conditions/restrictions March 27, 2018, in Litchfield; five-day jail sentence.

Krystal Harrington, 21, of Augusta, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer April 28, 2018, in Augusta; $200 fine.

Scott P. Huard, 51, of Waterville, operating vehicle without license — conditions/restrictions April 13, 2018, in Winslow; $150 fine.

John P. Katula, 43, of Lisbon Falls, domestic violence terrorizing Feb. 23, 2018, in Winthrop; 12-day jail sentence.

Tory T. Keith, 28, of Augusta, operating after license suspended Dec. 29, 2017, in Augusta, dismissed.

Anthony G. Kennard, 27, of Kennebunk, failure to register vehicle April 8, 2018, in West Gardiner; $100 fine.

Celeste M. Lajoie, 63, of Hallowell, failing to notify of motor vehicle accident Nov. 27, 2017, in Hallowell; $50 fine.

Ralph C. Lane III, 32, of Sidney, operating under the influence April 7, 2018, in Waterville; $500 fine, 96-hour jail sentence, 150-day license suspension.

Michael Dennis Lavoie, 55, of Pittston, operating under the influence Feb. 24, 2018, in Pittston; $600 fine, 96-hour jail sentence, 150-day license suspension.

Trevor R. Light, 20, of Windsor, minor transporting liquor April 18, 2018, in Augusta; $200 fine.

Sidney L. Little, 51, of South China, operating vehicle without license April 24, 2018, in China; $100 fine.

Keith S. Marriner, 58, of Augusta, operating under the influence April 14, 2018, in Augusta; $800 fine, $400 suspended, five-day jail sentence all but 48 hours suspended, 150-day license suspension; operating vehicle without license, same date and town, dismissed.

Kyle Gregory Mattern Jr., 20, of Waterville, operating while license suspended or revoked Aug. 18, 2017, in China; $500 fine; driving to endanger, same date and town, dismissed.

Nadine S. Maxwell, 48, of North Bellmore, New York, operating vehicle without license Aug. 19, 2017, in Benton, dismissed.

Stephen Mello, 57, of Albion, displaying fictitious vehicle certificate March 27, 2018, in Albion; $100 fine.

Christopher P. Moore, 64, of Belgrade, displaying fictitious vehicle certificate April 29, 2018, in Belgrade; $100 fine.

Daniel Thomas Nichols, 32, of Manchester, forgery Dec. 14, 2016, in Manchester, dismissed.

Patrick O’Donoghue, 22, of Orono, failure to register vehicle April 20, 2018, in Clinton, dismissed.

Elise L. Oxton, 29, of Augusta, operating vehicle without license — conditions/restrictions April 22, 2018, in Augusta; $100 fine.

George Owusu Ansah, 42, of Worcester, Massachusetts, operating vehicle without license April 6, 2018, in West Gardiner; $200 fine.

Bruce G. Park, 62, of Gardiner, motor vehicle speeding more than 30 mph over speed limit April 29, 2018, in Sidney; $400 fine.

Brian Keith Parks, 51, of Sidney, operating vehicle without license May 1, 2018, in Augusta; $200 fine; failing to stop for an officer May 1, 2018, in Augusta; $400 fine.

Jennifer Piper, 30, of Gardiner, three counts unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs Jan. 31, 2017, and Feb. 2, 2017, in Augusta, dismissed.

Jeremy Pomerleau, 40, of Waterville, assault June 3, 2018, in Waterville; $500 fine; refusing to submit to arrest or detention, same date and town, dismissed.

Michael Edward Poulin, 30, of Oakland, operating while license suspended or revoked April 17, 2018, in Winslow; $500 fine, 96-hour jail sentence; display suspended driver’s license, same date and town, dismissed.

Stephen A. Rhodes, 63, of Winslow, drinking in public April 23, 2018, in Waterville; $50 fine.

Brittanie Ritchie, 25, of Plymouth, operating while license suspended or revoked April 20, 2018, in Waterville; $250 fine.

Neil A. Robert, 43, of Benton, operating after habitual offender revocation Aug. 6, 2016, in Winslow; $500 fine, four-month jail sentence; criminal mischief Aug. 6, 2016, in Winslow; four-month jail sentence.

Trevor Robbins, 21, of Fairfield, marijuana: under 21 years of age and use of drug paraphernalia Feb. 3, 2018, in Sidney, dismissed.

Kyle E. Rodrigue, 30, of Canaan, operating under the influence April 29, 2018, in Benton, dismissed.

Stephen J. Rogers, 26, of Fairfield, operating while license suspended or revoked April 17, 2018, in Waterville; $250 fine.

David G. Seekins, 43, of Winslow, operating moped or scooter without license April 12, 2018, in Waterville; $150 fine.

Nathaniel P. Smith, 32, of Augusta, violating protection from abuse order April 29, 2018, in Augusta; five-month jail sentence.

Curtis D. Snyder, 26, of Augusta, unlawful possession of scheduled drug April 29, 2018, in Augusta; $400 fine, $160 suspension; violating condition of release, same date and town, dismissed.

Kenneth P. Souza, 47, of Winthrop, driving to endanger June 16, 2016, in Windsor; $575 fine, 30-day license suspension; operating under the influence, same date and town, dismissed.

Nicholas P. Trask, 25, of Windsor, failing to notify of motor vehicle accident Feb. 19, 2018, in Chelsea; $150 fine.

Nicholas Wagner, 34, of Pittsfield, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer Nov. 18, 2017, in Waterville; 24-hour jail sentence.

Christopher A. Wildhaber, 21, of Winslow, operating vehicle without license Feb. 20, 2018, in Waterville; $100 fine. Operating vehicle without license March 31, 2018, in Waterville; $200 fine.

Travis L. Willett, 36, of Vassalboro, failing to notify of motor vehicle accident March 14, 2018, in Belgrade; $200 fine.

Logan K. Williams, 21, of Waterville, marijuana: under 21 years of age Dec. 8, 2017, in Winslow, dismissed.

Janell A. Wood, 25, of Canaan, violating condition of release Jan. 21, 2018, in Winslow; $200 fine.

Matthew Woodcock, 22, of Augusta, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer April 13, 2018, in Augusta; nine-month jail sentence.

Stanley W. York, 27, of Monmouth, operating while license suspended or revoked April 11, 2018, in Gardiner; $750 fine; violating condition of release and failure to register vehicle, same date and town, dismissed.

Heather Young, 40, of Augusta, habitually truant student March 20, 2018, in Augusta, dismissed.

IN BENTON, Sunday at 8:05 a.m., a disturbance was reported on Brimstone Hill Road.

IN BINGHAM, Saturday at 12:17 p.m., a fire with wires down was reported, no location given.

2:14 p.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Main Street.

IN CANAAN, Saturday at 12:39 p.m., a theft was reported on Mud Run.

IN CARATUNK, Saturday at 4:41 p.m., a fire with wires down was reported on U.S. Route 201.

IN CHESTERVILLE, Saturday at 11:23 p.m., a road hazard was reported on Dutch Gap Road.

IN CLINTON, Saturday at 12:44 p.m., someone from Tradewinds Market Store on Hinckley Road reported a drug offense.

10:22 p.m., loud noise was reported on Hinckley Road.

10:23 p.m., noise was reported on Hinckley Road.

IN CORNVILLE, Saturday at 11:41 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Shadagee Road.

IN FAIRFIELD, Saturday at 3:46 p.m., mischief was reported on Hooper Lane.

8:37 p.m., an assault was reported on Summit Street.

9:21 p.m., a fire or smoke investigation was conducted on Wandrup Drive.

IN FARMINGTON, Saturday at 12:44 p.m., a fire with a power line down and arching was reported on Maple Avenue.

11:30 p.m., a caller from Pleasant Street requested someone be removed from the premises.

IN HARTLAND, Saturday at 12:54 p.m., a fire with wires down was reported on Hubbard Avenue.

10:28 p.m., loud noise was reported on Brown Road.

IN MADISON, Saturday at 3:08 p.m., a woods, brush or grass fire was reported on Main Street.

4:32 p.m., a caller from Hazel Street reported a scam.

IN MERCER, Saturday at 5:21 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Elm Street.

IN MOSCOW, Saturday at 12:08 p.m., a fire with wires down was reported on Canada Road.

IN NEW VINEYARD, Saturday at 6:42 p.m., a brush fire was reported on Hymie Norton Road.

IN NORRIDGEWOCK, Saturday at 12:33 p.m., a vehicle accident was reported on Madison Road.

5:56 p.m., a fire with wires down was reported on Sandy River Road.

11:30 p.m., threatening was reported on Martin Stream Road.

11:43 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Waterville Road.

IN OAKLAND, Saturday at 5:11 p.m., a theft was reported at the Big Apple store on Main Street.

8:02 p.m., a caller from Hussey Hill Road reported an unwanted person on the premises.

8:29 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Hussey Hill Road.

10:03 p.m., noise was reported on South Gage Road.

11:28 p.m., a fire was reported at Bedside Manor on Country Club Road.

IN SKOWHEGAN, Saturday at 5:18 p.m., loud noise was reported on Milburn Street.

8:22 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Canaan Road.

8:31 p.m., vandalism was reported on Madison Avenue.

9:36 p.m., an intoxicated person was reported on Mary Street.

Sunday at 12:22 a.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Dartmouth Street.

12:49 a.m., threatening was reported on West Front Street.

3:01 a.m., loud noise was reported on Dartmouth Street.

IN WATERVILLE, Saturday at 8:21 a.m., noise was reported on Brooklyn Avenue.

8:22 a.m., criminal mischief was reported on Sherwin Street.

10 a.m., harassment was reported on Sherwin Street.

10:07 a.m., an assault was reported on Front Place.

10:25 a.m., a caller from Carey Lane reported an unwanted person on the premises.

10:58 a.m., a caller from Pizza Hut on Kennedy Memorial Drive reported an unwanted person on the premises.

12:50 p.m., threatening was reported on Elm Court.

12:58 p.m., a domestic disturbance was reported at Educare Central Maine on Drummond Avenue.

1:20 p.m., a disturbance was reported at Burger King on College Avenue.

2:39 p.m., a disturbance was reported at Burger King.

2:46 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Main Street.

5:27 p.m., an assault was reported on Crawford Street.

8 p.m., a fight was reported on College Avenue.

8:25 p.m., harassment was reported on Brook Street.

9:14 p.m., fireworks were reported on Montcalm Street.

Sunday at 12:04 a.m., a fight was reported on The Concourse.

IN WILTON, Saturday at 10:43 p.m., noise was reported on Sunrise Avenue.

IN WINSLOW, Saturday at 2:12 p.m., a traffic accident causing injury was reported near Dunbar and Cushman roads.

4:11 p.m., juvenile offenses were reported on Taylor Road.

8:35 p.m., noise was reported on Baker Street.

10:49 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Monument Street.

10:49 p.m., a domestic dispute was reported on Monument Street.

IN WYMAN TOWNSHIP, Saturday at 9:38 p.m., a fire with a tree and lines down was reported on Carrabassett Road.

Sunday at 2:06 a.m., a fire with a tree and lines down was reported on Carrabassett Road.

ARRESTS

IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, Saturday at 3:20 a.m., Caleb M. Hupper, 28, of Livermore Falls, was arrested and charged with domestic violence criminal mischief.

4:17 p.m., Thomas E. Whalen, 58, of Livermore Falls, was arrested and charged with operating after suspension.

4:51 p.m., James E.C. Hamilton, 49, of Wilton, was arrested and charged with violation of a protective order.

IN SOMERSET COUNTY, Saturday at 11:32 a.m., Casey S. Meservey, 22, of Pittsfield, was arrested on a probation hold.

4:27 p.m., Joseph Edward Meservey, 22, of Skowhegan, was arrested on a probation hold.

8:58 p.m., Tyler K. Nicolson, 32, of Denver, Colorado, was arrested and charged with fugitive from justice.

Sunday at 12:55 a.m., Joshua D. Drouin, 28, of Skowhegan, was arrested on a warrant.

Summons

IN OAKLAND, Saturday at 8:29 p.m., Vanessa Isabelle Cayford, 42, of Waterville, was summoned and charged with disorderly conduct, offensive words, gestures.

N AUGUSTA, on Saturday at 8:15 a.m., criminal trespassing was reported on Crossing Way.

9:40 a.m., criminal trespassing was reported on Western Avenue.

10:50 a.m., criminal mischief was reported on Middle Street.

11:07 a.m., criminal threatening was reported on Medical Center Parkway.

1:22 p.m., disorderly conduct was reported on West River Road.

2:26 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on State Street.

3:41 p.m., theft was reported on Civic Center Drive.

5:49 p.m., criminal trespassing was reported on Whitten Road.

7:14 p.m., disorderly conduct was reported on Northern Avenue.

9:13 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Stephen King Drive.

9:14 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Riverside Drive.

9:27 p.m., criminal trespassing was reported on Bridge Street.

9:30 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Thompson Street.

10:13 p.m., criminal trespassing was reported on Bridge Street.

11:39 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Nazarene Drive.

Sunday at 2:41 a.m., a disturbance was reported on Civic Center Drive.

3:22 a.m., a disturbance was reported on Waldo Street.

3:57 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Western Avenue.

IN HALLOWELL, on Saturday at 10:18 p.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Water Street.

11:15 p.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Water Street.

ARRESTS

IN AUGUSTA, on Saturday at 9:13 a.m., Justyn Edson Wilson, 19, of Augusta, was arrested and charged with violating condition of release and allowing a minor to possess or consume liquor and on a warrant after a disturbance was reported on Summer Street.

8:58 p.m., Michael J. Siracusa, Jr., 54, of Gardiner, was arrested and charged with elevated aggravated assault after an attempt to locate on Cony Road.

Sunday at 12:34 a.m., Vanessa L. McEwen, 33, of Augusta, was arrested on a warrant after a disturbance was reported on Sewall Street.

Maine State Police arrested two Maine men late Thursday on the Maine Turnpike and charged them with drug trafficking and possession of a firearm by a felon.

State police reported on Instagram that Trooper John Darcy of Troop G and the Pro-Active Criminal Enforcement Team stopped a vehicle about 11:30 p.m. Thursday on the turnpike in York. During a search of the vehicle, 103 grams of crystal methamphetamine, a small amount of liquid meth and a loaded 9 mm rifle with a high-capacity magazine were found.

Both occupants are felons who are prohibited from possessing firearms, state police said.

Driver Justin Cohen, 26, of Portland was charged with aggravated trafficking of illegal drugs, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, and violation of conditions of release. He was also booked on six active warrants and will be charged with operating after revocation and failure to give correct name and date of birth to a law enforcement officer, state police said.

Passenger Dan Doody, 36, of Durham was charged with aggravated trafficking of illegal drugs, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and violation of conditions of release.

Both are being held at the York County Jail in Alfred.

A Cumberland County sheriff’s deputy had to be medically evaluated after a man under arrest spilled fentanyl inside a cruiser early Sunday morning.

Capt. Wayne Pike said in a statement that Tannis A. Goodson, 29, of Raymond had been arrested on a variety of charges and had just arrived at the Cumberland County Jail’s sally port when the deputy realized that Goodson had spilled the drug on the back of the cruiser seat and on the floor of the cruiser.

“The cruiser was locked down and secured and Goodson was transported to Maine Medical Center to be screened for an exposure,” Pike said. “The deputy was also evaluated and cleared and no corrections officers were exposed.”

Pike said the jail intake area had to be shut down until the cruiser and intake area could be decontaminated. The incident took place around 4:30 a.m.

Goodson was charged with operating without a license, operating while under the influence of drugs, violating conditions of release and possession of a scheduled drug.

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic painkiller. According to the Office of National Drug Control Policy, first responders need to protect themselves from possible exposure. Fentanyl can be inhaled if the powder becomes airborne and can be dangerous if it comes into contact with skin.

Slow breathing, drowsiness and constricted or pinpoint pupils are signs consistent with fentanyl intoxication. Naloxone can be used to reverse the effects of fentanyl.

Penobscot County authorities are investigating an armed robbery that took place Sunday afternoon at a Milford store.

Chief Deputy William R. Birch of the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office in a statement that a man entered the County Road Store, 81 County Road, Milford around 2 p.m., flashed a handgun at the store clerk, and demanded cash.

None of the clerks at the store were injured, but the robber fled on foot with an undetermined amount of cash, running in the direction of the Henderson Lane subdivision.

Anyone who saw a man coming from behind the store and walking through the subdivision wearing sweatpants is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 945-4636. Maine State Police and Old Town police are assisting the sheriff’s office.

IN AUGUSTA, Sunday at 9:12 a.m., a traffic accident with injury was reported on Western Avenue.

9:19 a.m., theft was reported on Main Avenue.

9:48 a.m., a mental health and well-being check was done on Riverside Drive and Route 3.

10:22 a.m., a disturbance was reported on Federal Street.

11:09 a.m., a well-being check was done on West River Road.

12:08 p.m., criminal trespass was reported on Western Avenue.

2:07 p.m., an animal well-being check was done on Civic Center Drive.

2:35 p.m., criminal trespass was reported on Civic Center Drive.

2:51 p.m., a hit-and-run traffic accident was reported on Crossing Way.

5:11 p.m., property was recovered on Cony Street.

6:04 p.m., property was recovered on Capitol Street.

8:41 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Patterson Street.

9:20 p.m., criminal trespass was reported on Water Street.

IN FARMINGDALE, Saturday at 5:55 p.m., a well-being check was done on Blaine Road.

10:07 p.m., a well-being check was done on Hill Street.

10:26 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Main Street.

IN GARDINER, Friday at 12:37 p.m., suspicious circumstances were reported on Water Street.

Sunday at 4:29 a.m., suspicious circumstances were reported on Harrison Avenue.

IN HALLOWELL, Sunday at 1:43 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Water Street.

9:44 p.m., criminal threatening was reported on Water Street.

Monday at 12:11 a.m., simple assault was reported on Water Street.

IN LITCHFIELD, Sunday at 12:52 p.m., harassment was reported on Dennis Hill Road.

IN MONMOUTH, Friday at 2:24 p.m., theft was reported on Academy Road.

Saturday at 4:13 a.m., a traffic accident with injury was reported near the Winthrop town line on Route 135.

ARRESTS

IN AUGUSTA, Friday at 9:06 a.m., Staci Ann King, 32, of Litchfield, was arrested on a warrant, on State Street.

5:58 p.m., Caitlin E. Macdonald, 21, of Chelsea, was arrested on a charge of failure to appear, at the Kennebec County jail.

Sunday at 10:04 p.m., Elijah Seth Yeaton, 25, of Augusta, was arrested on a charge of violation of probation, after disorderly conduct was reported on Northern Avenue.

IN GARDINER, Friday at 8:29 a.m., Damien Guy Rogers, 45, of Gardiner, was arrested on a probation hold, on Spring Street.

SUMMONSES

IN AUGUSTA, Sunday at 11:05 a.m., Amanda Bechard, 33, of Hallowell, was issued a summons on a charge of criminal trespass after a disturbance was reported on Water Street.

7:37 p.m., Boyd V. Ellis, 71, of Augusta, was issued a summons on charges of criminal mischief, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, and false public alarm or report on Bolton Hill Road.

Monday at 2:56 a.m., Haider Mahmood, 23, of Augusta, was issued a summons on a charge of operating while license was suspended or revoked after a traffic stop was done on Bangor and Willow streets.

IN MANCHESTER, Friday at 8:37 a.m., Ryan R. Cameron, 35, of Readfield, was issued a summons on a charge of operating while license was suspended or revoked on U.S. Route 202.

The Portland Police Department’s first Somali police officer resigned Sunday before the department could complete an internal affairs investigation prompted by her arrest at a Massachusetts nightclub in January.

Portland police officer Zahra Munye Abu was arrested by Worcester, Massachusetts, police on charges of assault and battery, resisting arrest, trespassing, disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace at a January concert.

Zahra M. Abu, 25, of Portland had been on paid administrative leave since she was charged by Worcester police with assault and battery, resisting arrest, trespassing, disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace on Jan. 13.

The charges stem from alleged conduct inside the Palladium, a music venue where Abu was attending a concert by Ja Rule and Ashanti.

Abu pleaded not guilty to the charges. She has remained free on personal recognizance and was ordered to stay away from the Palladium.

Meanwhile, Portland police said they were conducting an internal review of the incident. In announcing the resignation, city officials declined to offer any details of what the internal review found.

“Zahra Abu voluntarily resigned from the Portland Police Department on June 10 prior to the completion of the police department’s Internal Affairs investigation,” wrote Jessica Grondin, spokeswoman for the city. “As this is a confidential personnel matter, no additional information can or will be released.”

A message left for Abu with a relative was not returned. Portland Police Chief Michael Sauschuck also did not respond to questions about Abu’s resignation.

Zahra Abu is sworn in as a Portland police officer on Jan. 8, 2016.

In a report filed in court, Worcester police said the 5-foot-2, 130-pound officer was acting aggressively toward concert hall staff and pushed her way through the crowd, “physically assaulting several customers.” Told by security and police that her behavior was unacceptable and she was “no longer welcome on the property,” Abu was asked to leave “two to three dozen times,” according to the report.

Worcester police Officer Christopher Grilli wrote that after being told she was under arrest, Abu “tensed her body and tried to pull away from us in an effort to evade arrest. She squirmed around and tried to free herself from the handcuffs.”

The report alleges that Abu swore at police, questioned their training and time in service and “refused to cease her profanity-laced comments toward staff.”

Outside, as officers waited for a patrol wagon to take Abu to police headquarters, she moved toward another patron and said, “They’re racial profiling, I see you there, girl,” according to court documents.

Abu gained widespread media and community attention two years ago when she became the first member of Maine’s Somali community to be sworn in as a police officer.

Abu was born in Kenya, where her Somali-born parents were living in a refugee camp, and moved to Maine when she was 2 years old.

She attended college and studied criminal justice and women-and-gender issues at the University of Southern Maine before joining the Portland Police Department in 2016.

Despite Abu’s resignation, she could still face discipline from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy board of trustees, the group that confers the license required to be a police officer in Maine.

Under state statute, there are a host of circumstances that require a police officer’s employing agency to report conduct to the board for review and possible sanctions, including convictions on a bevy of crimes.

The board also reviews cases in which there is no conviction but an officer is found to have engaged in conduct that would be criminal, such as when an internal investigation by a department results in a finding of fact but there is no corresponding criminal case.

Academy executive director John Rogers said he received the internal affairs investigation regarding Abu from the Portland police chief on Monday, and will forward it to a subcommittee of three trustee members who will conduct a preliminary review of the case and eventually make a recommendation regarding disciplinary action to the full board.

The subcommittee of trustees has the option to wait until Abu’s criminal proceedings in Massachusetts are complete, or they may find the internal affairs report complete and credible enough to proceed on its merits alone, Rogers said.

Matt Byrne can be contacted at 791-6303 or at:

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Portland police arrested a 15-year-old Portland High School student after they found a realistic-looking pellet handgun in his backpack last week.

The male student was charged with one count of Class D terrorizing, police said in a statement Monday.

Administrators learned about 7:45 a.m. on Thursday that he had threatened sometime earlier to bring a gun to school.

By 8 a.m., the school resource officer located the student in a class and searched his backpack. Lt. Robert Martin, spokesman for the Portland Police Department, said the resource officer found a pellet gun that resembled a “realistic handgun” in the backpack.

Police said no specific threats were made to the school, other students or staff. The student was released into the custody of his parents.

The case is now in the hands of the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office, which will review it before deciding whether to move forward with charges. Separately, the Portland School Department will determine whether other discipline is warranted.

Portland Superintendent Xavier Botana said in an email Monday night that the school department will follow through with appropriate discipline based on school policies “with all appropriate due process.” He did not elaborate on what the discipline might involve.

“There was not a threat issued at any time,” Botana said. “Administrators learned about the possibility of the student having a weapon from a report they were given on Thursday morning. The investigation is ongoing, but I do not believe that the weapon was ever displayed.”

Botana said the high school did not go into lockdown, adding that “the appropriate response for this specific situation” did not call for one.

Parents were notified Friday morning via school messenger, Botana said.

The identities of juveniles charged with misdemeanor crimes are confidential.

IN CLINTON, Sunday at 3:36 p.m., harassment was reported on Baker Street.

IN COPLIN PLANTATION, Friday at 12:11 a.m., a case involving theft or fraud was reported on Carrabassett Road.

IN EMBDEN, Sunday at 7:57 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on New Portland Road.

IN EUSTIS PLANTATION, noise was reported on Peabody Road.

IN FAIRFIELD, Sunday at 7:17 p.m., a disturbance was reported at American Lodge on Main Street.

8:34 p.m., harassment was reported on Hebert Lane.

11:07 p.m., an intoxicated person was reported on Main Street.

IN FARMINGTON, Sunday at 12:08 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Lamkin Lane.

IN JIM POND TOWNSHIP, Sunday at 4:02 p.m., a brush fire was reported on King and Bartlett roads.

IN MADISON, Sunday at 11:57 a.m., a theft was reported on Lakewood Road.

Monday at 1:13 a.m., a disturbance was reported on Main Street.

IN NEW PORTLAND, Sunday at 7:18 p.m., police were called to assist another agency on Trudell Road.

IN NORRIDGEWOCK, Sunday at 10:09 a.m., a person was taken to the hospital following a motor vehicle accident on Waterville Road.

Monday at 2:24 a.m., an assault was reported at Somerset House/ESM on Waterville Road.

IN OAKLAND, Sunday at 10:12 a.m., a caller from High Street reported an unwanted person on the premises.

IN PHILLIPS, Monday at 12:25 a.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on East Madrid Road.

IN PITTSFIELD, Sunday at 8:04 p.m., police made an arrest on Snakeroot Road.

9:25 p.m., a theft was reported on Hartland Avenue.

IN SKOWHEGAN, Sunday at 12:22 a.m., police made an arrest following a report of a domestic disturbance on Dartmouth Street.

12:49 a.m. threatening was reported on West Front Street.

3:33 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Waterville Road.

6:27 a.m., police were sent to a call on West Front Street.

9:44 a.m., police were sent to assist another agency on Fairview Avenue.

Monday at 1:42 a.m., police made an arrest following a noise complaint on Indian Ridge.

7:41 a.m., a harassment complaint was taken from North Avenue.

IN STRONG, Sunday at 2:09 p.m., a tree fire with lines down was reported on Lambert Hill Road.

11:30 a.m., a complaint was taken from Water Street.

2:43 p.m., a threatening complaint was taken from East Dyer Street.

6:35 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Main Street.

8:53 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Gem Street.

IN WATERVILLE, Sunday at 8:29 a.m., threatening was reported on West River Road.

3:36 p.m., an intoxicated person was reported at Governor’s Restaurant on Main Street.

3:57 p.m., juvenile offenses were reported on Yeaton Street.

7:05 p.m., harassment was reported on Summer Street.

7:33 p.m., a caller from Relaxalon on Main Street requested a person be removed from the premises. A man was arrested and charged with assault, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct, loud unreasonable noise, according to the report.

9:48 p.m., a caller from Western Court requested a person be removed from the premises.

11:04 p.m., a domestic dispute was reported on Pleasant Street.

11:09 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Elm Street.

Monday at 1:10 a.m., a caller from Best Western Plus Waterville Grand Hotel requested a person be removed from the premises.

2:35 a.m., a person from Waterville Housing Authority reported a burglary on Hillside Avenue.

IN WINSLOW, Sunday at 11:57 a.m., a case involving forgery or fraud was reported on Halifax Street.

ARRESTS

IN FAIRFIELD, Sunday at 10:07 a.m., Leo P. Valcourt, 44, of Waterville, was arrested and charged with violation of a protective order.

IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, Sunday at 12:35 a.m., April M. Blouin, 43, of Farmington, was arrested and charged with domestic violence assault, disorderly conduct, loud unreasonable noise and refusing to submit to arrest or detention, physical force.

IN SOMERSET COUNTY, Sunday at 3:46 p.m., Leo P. Valcourt, 44, of Waterville, was arrested on a charge of violating conditions of release.

8:22 p.m., Nicholas Ryan Gilbert, 30, of Pittsfield, was arrested on two warrants.

Monday at 2:22 a.m., Shawn R. Doody, 20, of Skowhegan, was arrested on a charge of failure to give correct name, address and date of birth.

4:03 a.m., Alec Zarov Niemy, 26, of Norridgewock, was arrested on charges of criminal mischief and assault.

IN WATERVILLE, Sunday at 8:13 p.m., James Price, 38, of Winslow, was arrested and charged with assault, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct.

SUMMONSES

IN FAIRFIELD, Friday at 12:57 a.m., Travis W. Clement, 39, of Norridgewock, was issued a summons and charged with displaying a fictitious vehicle certificate.

8:55 a.m., Heidi Booth-Silva, 43, of Fairfield, was issued a summons and charged with failure to obtain license within 30 days of revocation beyond 90 days.

A Bangor man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possessing child pornography.

David Jack, 44, was also sentenced Monday by U.S. District Judge John A. Woodcock Jr. to 15 years of supervised release. The sentencing took place in federal court in Bangor.

According to authorities, in the summer of 2016, Jack used a cellphone to show images of children engaged in sexual activity to a 9-year-old girl. Bangor police then got a search warrant for Jack’s home and seized two laptops and a cellphone. They found more than 2,000 children engaged in sexually explicit conduct on the devices.

Jack pleaded guilty to the charge in January.

A New Hampshire man was sentenced on Monday to serve one year and one day in prison and pay more than $100,0000 in restitution for making a false claim for a federal tax refund.

Robert E. DeAngelis, 38, of Portsmouth was sentenced in federal court in Portland by U.S. District Judge Jon D. Levy, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

In addition to prison time, DeAngelis must pay $100,574 in restitution to the Internal Revenue Service. He pleaded guilty on Jan. 16, 2018.

According to court records, DeAngelis – who was living in North Berwick when the false tax claims were filed – falsely reported his income, as well as the amount of federal income tax that was being withheld from him, on his 2014 joint income tax return.

As a result, the IRS issued a refund payment of $31,615, an amount he was not entitled to receive, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.

The restitution order also reflected improper refund payments that DeAngelis received in connection with the filing of his 2011, 2012, and 2014 tax returns.

The case was investigated by the IRS Criminal Investigations division.

An inmate at the Maine State Prison in Warren died Monday, the Maine Department of Corrections said.

In a statement, Corrections Commissioner Joseph Fitzpatrick identified the inmate as Darrell Crosby, 59.

Fitzpatrick said Crosby was serving a split sentence of six years for unlawful sexual contact, with all but 18 months suspended, and eight years of probation. He began serving his sentence on Aug. 18, 2017.

Crosby died about 12:20 p.m. at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport, according to Fitzpatrick. He did not provide any details about the circumstances of Crosby’s death, but the Department of Corrections notified Maine State Police and the Medical Examiner’s Office.

Crosby, who lived in Jefferson before he was sent to prison, was sentenced in Knox County Superior Court. Around the time of his sentencing, Crosby was receiving cancer treatment, according to a story published in June 2016 by the Bangor Daily News.