A part-time reserve officer and two parking enforcement officers recently joined the Damariscotta Police Department.
Bristol Man Allegedly Shoots Dog with Pellet Rifle
A Bristol man faces a charge of aggravated cruelty to animals after allegedly shooting and killing his 6-month-old fox terrier with a .177-caliber pellet rifle.
Waldoboro Man Charged with Sex Offenses
A Waldoboro man faces three felony charges and a misdemeanor charge in connection with alleged sex crimes against a young girl in Waldoboro last winter.
Suspect at Large in Jefferson Assault
A man who burglarized a garage on Hinks Road in Jefferson and assaulted a 20-year-old woman the afternoon of Friday, July 1 remains at large.
Whitefield Teen Faces Felony Charges for Car Thefts
A 15-year-old Whitefield boy is facing three felony charges for his role in a string of car thefts from Farmingdale in the past week that caused more than $50,000 in damages, according to a press release from the Maine Department of Public Safety.
Court Documents Detail Allegations Against Sheriff’s Deputy
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy Kenneth L. “Ken” Hatch III allegedly sexually abused a 15-year-old girl in 2013 and 2014, according to the lead investigator’s report.
Sheriff’s Deputy Charged With Sex Crime
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy Ken Hatch has been charged with two counts of class C sexual abuse of a minor and is on administrative leave.
No Foul Play In Death Of Wiscasset Woman, Police Say
No charges will be filed in the death of a Wiscasset woman who, according to investigators, jumped from her boyfriend’s pickup truck as it was traveling on Route 201 in The Forks on March 20. Investigators from the Maine State Police informed the family of Kimberly “Kimi” Hill, 33, of the results of their three-month investigation on Thursday, June 16, according to the Portland Press Herald.
Boothbay Woman Charged with Burglary, Theft
A Boothbay woman faces charges of burglary and theft in connection with the burglary of a Southport home, and police are investigating the woman’s connection with other possible thefts.
Damariscotta Entrepreneur Denies Charges of Assault, Sex Offenses
A Damariscotta man who plans to open a Mexican eatery in Newcastle faces charges of domestic violence assault, unlawful sexual contact, and unlawful sexual touching.
Damariscotta Police Warn Residents about ‘Lost Dog’ Scam
The Damariscotta Police Department says a woman and man going door to door claiming to be searching for their lost dog may be casing homes for future burglaries.
Former Damariscotta Man Dies in Custody
A former Damariscotta man serving a 3 1/2-year sentence for sex crimes against four young girls has died, according to the Maine Department of Corrections.
Dresden Man Accused of Assaulting Woman, Smashing Windshield
A 28-year-old Dresden man is being held without bail at Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset after allegedly assaulting and attempting to strangle a woman the night of Sunday, May 8 at their home on Middle Road.
Sheriff’s Office Identifies Victim Of Fatal Crash In Damariscotta
A 51-year-old Nobleboro woman was the victim of a fatal single-vehicle rollover on Route 1 in Damariscotta the afternoon of Wednesday, May 4, police said
