http://knox.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest cops & courts stories from Knox VillageSoup. Mon, 20 May 2013 07:55:30 EDT Mon, 20 May 2013 07:55:30 EDT en-us Copyright 2011 Courier Publications, LLC http://knox.villagesoup.com?source=rss /media/Common/8/6F/552823/CG_logo.gif 138 50 http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/rockland-fisherman-out-to-sea-during-sentence-hearing/1003093?source=rss ]]> A warrant for the arrest of a Rockland fisherman was ordered May 16 when he failed to show up for a sentence hearing in Rockland District Court. Steven W. Ward Jr., 37, was scheduled to appear in court for sentencing on multiple charges of not paying taxes or filing returns for three years — 2006, 2007, and 2008, according to court papers. Ward pleaded guilty to the charges in November, said court papers. Ward's ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/rockland-fisherman-out-to-sea-during-sentence-hearing/1003093 Fri, 17 May 2013 11:17:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Juliette Laaka) Cops & Courts http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/route-90-crash-sends-one-to-hospital/1002845?source=rss ]]> A rear-end collision at the entrance of Damariscotta Bank and Trust on Route 90 in Warren sent one man to the hospital Thursday morning. The call came in to Knox County Regional Communication Center approximately 8:30 a.m. May 16 and was initially reported as a head-on crash. According to police at the scene, Terence Sokoloff, 69, of Warren was headed east on Route 90 in his 2009 Infinity and was making a ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/route-90-crash-sends-one-to-hospital/1002845 Thu, 16 May 2013 10:50:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Dwight Collins) Cops & Courts http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/knox-county-superior-court/1001368?source=rss ]]> The following cases were closed in Knox County Superior Court May 3-9: Robert E. Thompson, 51, of St. George, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, dismissed. http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/knox-county-superior-court/1001368 Wed, 15 May 2013 12:42:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Cops & Courts http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/sixth-district-court/1001363?source=rss ]]> The following cases were closed in Sixth District Court May 3-9: William E. Asher, 43, of Camden, disorderly conduct, offensive words, gestures, $50 fine. Amanda M. Birmingham, 29, of Rockland, operating under the influence, one prior, seven days in Knox County Jail, license suspended three years, registration suspended. Morgan Burridge, 23, of Union, disorderly conduct, offensive words, gestures, $500 fine; ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/sixth-district-court/1001363 Wed, 15 May 2013 12:37:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Cops & Courts http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/woman-seeks-money-from-agreement-made-with-sibling/1001846?source=rss ]]> A local woman has filed a lawsuit in Knox County Superior Court against a state agency for selling her brother's Owls Head home for less than half the assessed value after his mental health deteriorated. Claire Dean Perry said she had an agreement with her brother, William T. Dean Jr., after he spent $240,000 without permission from a trust the two shared. The terms dictated he would repay half the amount to her, ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/woman-seeks-money-from-agreement-made-with-sibling/1001846 Tue, 14 May 2013 17:22:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Juliette Laaka) Cops & Courts http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/rockland-police-blotter/1001442?source=rss ]]> The Rockland Police Department responded to the following activity May 8. Nikki Gray, 20, of Cushing was arrested for theft and violating probation. Roy A. Allen, 46, of Rockland was arrested for a probation hold and indecent conduct. Trevor Libby, 21, of Rockland was arrested on a warrant. Kevin Keizer, 48, of Cushing was summoned for failing to obey traffic control device. Michell Ethridge, 29, of Round Pond ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/rockland-police-blotter/1001442 Tue, 14 May 2013 14:03:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Cops & Courts http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/knox-county-deeds/1000581?source=rss The following deed transfers were recorded from May 3 to May 9 at Knox County Registry of Deeds. Camden First NA to SE Ocean Drive LLC. Wells Fargo Bank NA and Lynette C. Meiler to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. Linda H. Crawford to Mark M. Benjamin and Karin J. Leuthy. Christopher S. Lawton to Kerry A. McCormick. Cushing Marion S. Hall to Hall Family Limited Liability Company. Hall Family Limited ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/knox-county-deeds/1000581 Mon, 13 May 2013 13:25:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Cops & Courts http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/thomaston-man-charged-for-crashing-into-wifes-vehicle/1001329?source=rss ]]> A Thomaston man is held without bail on multiple charges, including domestic violence assault, for striking his wife's vehicle with his truck while she and their two children were inside the car. Phillip R. Arsenault, 30, was arrested May 8 and charged with two counts of domestic violence assault, one count of domestic violence reckless conduct, a single count of driving to endanger and one count of violating a ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/thomaston-man-charged-for-crashing-into-wifes-vehicle/1001329 Mon, 13 May 2013 12:26:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Juliette Laaka) Cops & Courts http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/union-man-injured-in-motorcycle-crash/1000913?source=rss ]]> A Union man was taken to the hospital with head and neck injuries following a motorcycle crash May 10 on Route 17 in Washington. At about 10:20 p.m., Steven Sanner, 51, crashed his 1988 Harley Davidson motorcycle near 468 Augusta Road. It is unclear what caused Sanner to lose control of the motorcycle, but alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash, according to a news release from Knox County Sheriff's ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/union-man-injured-in-motorcycle-crash/1000913 Sat, 11 May 2013 11:59:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Cops & Courts http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/man-arrested-for-february-home-invasion-double-car-theft/1000423?source=rss ]]> Rockland police have apprehended a 26-year-old man they say broke into a Rockland home in February and stole two vehicles from the property while the victims were in Florida. Richard Drew of Waldoboro is expected to make an initial appearance in court Friday, May 10 on charges of burglary, theft, and unauthorized use of property. Drew is accused of taking more than $1,000 worth of property from a West Meadow Road ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/man-arrested-for-february-home-invasion-double-car-theft/1000423 Fri, 10 May 2013 10:32:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Juliette Laaka) Cops & Courts http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/rockland-police-blotter/998172?source=rss ]]> The Rockland Police Department responded to the following activity May 3-5. Clancy Collins, 21, of Rockland, was arrested on two warrants. Wayne Colson, 64, of Rockland, was charged with theft. Richard Larrabee, 67, of Stoneham, for operating under the influence. Stephanie Dodge, 28, of Rockland was summoned for assault. Sydni Barham, 25, of Rockport was arrested for operating after suspension. An arrest or ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/rockland-police-blotter/998172 Thu, 09 May 2013 11:29:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Cops & Courts http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/shoplifting-leads-to-drug-charge/999799?source=rss ]]> A 20-year-old Cushing woman was caught shoplifting at Rite Aid May 8, which led to additional charges for drug possession and violating probation, police said. Store employees watched Nikki Gray as she attempted to filch nearly $40 worth of jewelry, said police. When police arrived at the Rockland Rite Aid shortly after 5 p.m., Gray was arrested for theft, possession of Suboxone, and violating probation, according... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/shoplifting-leads-to-drug-charge/999799 Thu, 09 May 2013 10:01:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Juliette Laaka) Cops & Courts http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/knox-county-superior-court/998160?source=rss ]]> The following case was closed in Knox County Superior Court April 26 to May 3. Don M. Peters, 41 of Orland, three counts of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, six months in Knox County Jail; two counts of burglary, eight months in jail, probation two years, $1,800 restitution; forgery, six months in jail, $1,800 restitution; violating condition of release, six months in jail. http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/knox-county-superior-court/998160 Wed, 08 May 2013 11:22:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Cops & Courts http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/sixth-district-court/998151?source=rss ]]> The following cases were closed in Sixth District Court April 26 to May 3. Phillip C. Burgin, 40, of Frankfort, fish for or take shellfish from closed area, dismissed. Stephen Parece, 27, of South Waldoboro, domestic violence assault, seven days in Knox County Jail, two years probation; criminal mischief, seven days in jail; violating condition of release, seven days in jail; operating under the influence, $500 ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/sixth-district-court/998151 Wed, 08 May 2013 11:12:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Cops & Courts http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/thomaston-police-blotter/998761?source=rss ]]> The Thomaston Police Department responded to the following activity April 12-30. Jessica Winchenbach, 32, of Rockland was summoned for an inspection violation. Steven Woodbury, 56, of Thomaston was arrested for domestic violence assault. Donna Dyer, 40, of Washington was summoned for theft. Lucas Fisher, 29, of Wilton, was arrested for operating under the influence and operating after suspension habitual offender.... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/thomaston-police-blotter/998761 Wed, 08 May 2013 10:57:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Cops & Courts http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/waldoboro-police-blotter/998750?source=rss ]]> Waldoboro officers responded to 237 calls for service from April 29 to May 6. Below are a few of the highlights: April 29 Officer Thomas Hoepner summoned Tyler Dustin, 18, of Warren for assault. Officer Thomas Bartunek arrested Chrstopher Cole, 33, of Waldoboro on a warrant. Officer Jeremy Joslyn summoned Carrie Emerson, 34, of Friendship for speeding. April 30 Officer John Lash investigated a report of criminal ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/waldoboro-police-blotter/998750 Wed, 08 May 2013 10:44:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Cops & Courts http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/rockland-man-arrested-for-nude-stroll-on-beach/999263?source=rss ]]> A 45-year-old man was arrested by Rockland police after walking naked on Sandy Beach the evening of May 7. Roy A. Allen of Rockland was charged with indecent conduct following a call alerting police that a man was walking naked along the beach, said Rockland Deputy Chief Wally Tower. When police arrived shortly after 5 p.m., three minor females flagged them down and pointed in the direction of Allen, who had ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/rockland-man-arrested-for-nude-stroll-on-beach/999263 Wed, 08 May 2013 09:51:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Juliette Laaka) Cops & Courts http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/camden-police-blotter/998217?source=rss ]]> Camden Police Department reported the following activity from April 8 to April 24. April 8 John Cashman, 28, of Belfast was issued a summons for failure to obtain a Maine driver's license within 30 days. April 12 Andrew Ludwig, 23, of Camden was issued a summons for operating after suspension. Patrick Cazemajou, 48, of Camden was issued a summons for dog-at-large. April 16 Zachary Carleton, 24, of Rockport was ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/camden-police-blotter/998217 Tue, 07 May 2013 09:59:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Cops & Courts http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/december-trial-set-for-man-accused-of-pushing-wife-off-cliff/998222?source=rss ]]> Charles Black, the Camden man accused of pushing his wife off Maiden Cliff in 2011 is scheduled to face attempted murder charges in December. Black's trial is slated to begin Monday, Dec. 2 in Knox County Superior Court. However, Black's attorney, Walter McKee of Augusta, filed an appeal in Maine Supreme Judicial Court last November against a ruling that denied the defendant's right to suppress his medical ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/december-trial-set-for-man-accused-of-pushing-wife-off-cliff/998222 Mon, 06 May 2013 15:25:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Juliette Laaka) Cops & Courts http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/knox-county-deeds/997486?source=rss The following deed transfers were recorded from April 29 to May 2 at Knox County Registry of Deeds. Appleton Carl F. Danielson to JEAO Properties LLC. Camden 269 Beaucaire Avenue Real Estate Trust and William Hogan III Tr. to Gary W. Heald. Karin M. Rooks to James P. Smith Jr. Living Trust. Norma M. Swenson to Robert Hammer and Susan Crowe. Crie Haven Robin W. De Campi to Robin W. De Campi and Alexandra Sarah ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/knox-county-deeds/997486 Mon, 06 May 2013 14:23:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Cops & Courts