CRIME & SAFETY
Investigation into fatal Bangor shooting continues
BANGOR -- The investigation into a fatal shooting in Bangor continues. Divers have been in the Kenduskeag Stream looking for evidence in connection with the shooting on Highland Avenue that happened on April 2nd. 24-year-old Daniel Ford Coates of Bangor was pronounced dead at a local hospital after being found...
Troy woman pleads guilty to yearslong fraud to obtain benefits
BANGOR — A Troy woman has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Bangor to Social Security fraud, health care fraud, and theft of public money. According to court records, from about October 2013 to February 2020, Christie Mitchell, 49, lied to the Social Security Administration (SSA) about her husband’s presence in her household and his income to fraudulently appear eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments.
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...
Maine man accused of assaulting store employee, stabbing customer with needle during theft
HOLDEN (WGME) -- Police say a Maine man assaulted an employee and stabbed a customer with a used needle after they tried to stop him from stealing from a store in Holden. The Holden Police Department arrested 41-year-old Clifford Neville of Bangor on Friday and charged him with robbery, aggravated assault, violation of bail, and two outstanding warrants.
Crews respond to fire at Bangor home
A fire destroyed the home of two older Mainers in Bangor on Saturday.
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.
Man pleads guilty to Augusta armed bank robbery
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A Manchester man pleaded guilty Tuesday in Bangor for armed bank robbery in Augusta. Police say he placed a handgun near the teller and demanded cash in October 2022. Joshua Brougham, 38, is accused of showing a gun and demanding money from the Camden National Bank...
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