CRIME & SAFETY
Early morning fire in Lamoine destroys fifth wheel RV
LAMOINE, Maine (WABI) - An early morning fire Wednesday destroyed a fifth wheel recreational vehicle, according to the Ellsworth American. The newspaper reports the RV with an attached screened-in deck, was parked at a Bay Road property. No one was inside when it caught fire. Fire fighters were called to...
Growing concerns over repeat offenders in Maine violating bail conditions
HOLDEN (WVII) -- Police in Penobscot County say there are growing concerns over an increase in repeat offenders being on the streets and violating bail conditions. The Holden Police Department says they've arrested several people for violating bail conditions recently. "This trend of people being arrested on multiple counts of...
Police see growing trend of recidivism across state
HOLDEN -- According to local law enforcement there have been growing concerns over an increase in repeat offenders being on the streets and violating bail conditions. "This trend of people being arrested on multiple counts of bail seems to be a major uptick in our area," said Lt. Andrew Whitehouse with the Holden Police Department.
Bangor man pleads not guilty to alleged theft and stabbing incident at Holden business
BANGOR -- A Bangor man pleaded not guilty at the Penobscot County Courthouse Monday for charges of aggravated assault and robbery following an alleged incident in Holden on Friday. 41-year-old Clifford Neville was arrested after it was reported that he allegedly assaulted an employee at the Tractor Supply in Holden...
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