Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Acton Man Dies of Burns Suffered in Outdoor Fire (Acton) An Acton man has died after suffering serious burns while trying to suppress an outdoor fire. Public Safety Information Officer Shannon Moss reports to Star 97.7, the State Fire Marshal’s Office was called to Ice Road in Acton shortly before 11 a.m. last […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Gouldsboro Woman Reports Fraud Attempt (Gouldsboro) A Gouldsboro resident this week reported a case of attempted fraud. The Hancock County Sheriff’s office reports to Star 97.7 the woman received a call from someone claiming to be from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office. The caller used the names of real deputies from that office […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Shelter Owner Pleads Not Guilty in Animal Abuse Case (Bucksport) Ellisha Krutuleski was indicted by a Hancock County grand jury last month on animal cruelty charges. The 44 yo owner of Coastal Dreams Rescue and Sanctuary in Bucksport yesterday pleaded not guilty to neglecting dozens of dogs in her care, allowing six of […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs MSP Investigate Fatal Crash in Benton (Benton) Maine State Police are investigating a fatal weekend crash in the Kennebec County town of Benton. They say shortly before 4:30 Sunday afternoon, troopers responded to the crash on northbound I-95 for the report of a single vehicle accident. An initial investigation indicates 20 yo Isaiah […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Rumford Man Arrested for Arson, Attempted Murder (Rumford) Authorities have arrested a Rumford man and charged him with attempted murder, arson, and multiple other offenses. The State Fire Marshal’s Office joined the Rumford Fire Department on November 5th to fight a structure fire at 61 State Route 232. As a result of that […]
Crime/Public Safety/Drugs Federal Audit Finds State Failing in Response to Reports of Child Abuse (Augusta) The State of Maine failed to meet requirements in response to reports of child abuse and neglect in 94% of cases. That’s the findings of a federal audit that examined the issue. The Portland Press Herald reports although the audit […]
