Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Stonington Crash Leads to Arrest, Multiple Charges (Stonington) A weekend motor vehicle crash in Stonington resulted in the arrest of a Deer Isle man on multiple charges. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office tells Star 97.7 deputies responded to the scene of the crash shortly before 4 p.m. on Sunday, but did not find […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Blaze Destroys Columbia Home (Columbia) Fire destroyed a home located across from Delia’s on Route One in Columbia, just before 3 p.m. on Friday. The owner of TMV Construction said the blaze destroyed their home and three vehicles and heavily damaged a dump trailer. Tim Villnave thanked the firemen who went into the […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Crisis Negotiator Convinces Northport Shooter to Surrender (Northport) Law enforcement officers often find themselves in situations with people in crisis. Maine State Police negotiators this week were confronted with such a case in Northport, but were able to diffuse what they say was a domestic violence case. The Waldo County Sheriff’s office reports […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Eastbrook Man Cited for Criminal Speed (Waltham) An Eastbrook man was cited this week for reportedly driving 120 miles per hour in a posted 45 mph zone. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department tells Star 97.7, 21 yo Alex Dewitt was stopped by authorities about 5:30 Tuesday afternoon in Waltham. He’s charged with exceeding […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Ellsworth Public Safety Recognized for Saving Runaways (Ellsworth) Three Ellsworth Police Officers and a fellow firefighter were recently recognized for their heroic efforts last December in saving three young people who fell through the ice on Graham Lake. WABI reports the three had run away from a group home and ventured out onto […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Holden Police Arrest Man Second Time in Three Months (Holden) For the second time in just over three months, deputies with the Holden Police Department have arrested 53 yo David MacKenzie. They say the last time he was arrested, MacKenzie was out on post-conviction bail for aggravated assault, OUI and leaving the scene […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Etna Woman Arrested for Murder of Boyfriend (Etna) Maine State Police have arrested and charged a 36 yo Etna woman in the murder of her boyfriend. Authorities were called to a home on Old County Road shortly after 6:30 Friday morning and discovered the body of 41 yo Luke Norris. The deceased was taken […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Patagonia Sues Marden’s (Maine) Outdoor gear maker Patagonia is suing Marden’s Surplus and Salvage, claiming trademark violations. Patagonia outerwear and other products named for the famous mountainous region of South America that straddles Chile and Argentina and that’s known for its dramatic landscapes, including mountains, glaciers, fjords, and steppes. The clothier has become […]
Happy First Day of Spring! Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Portland Deceased Female Identified (Portland) Authorities have identified the woman whose body washed ashore at Fort Williams Park near the Portland Head Light a week ago as 52 yo Sari Carlson of Portland. The cause and manner of death remain pending, but investigators say there is no risk […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Lubec Stabbing, Fire Update (Lubec) An update on a story Star 97.7 News first brought you Monday about a fire and a subsequent arrest in Lubec. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reports on Saturday, March 15th, authorities received a 9-1-1 call reporting an assault at a residence on Pleasant Street. Upon arrival, deputies […]
