9 months ago
New Houlton border patrol chief talks about his southern experience
In Del Rio, Texas, where he was acting chief patrol agent, Juan Bernal was responsible for 242 miles of border with Mexico and 2,000 agents.
Police/Crime/Courts
9 months ago
Former Van Buren Police Chief honored during retirement ceremony
Michael Bresett’s life was forever changed on January 22, 2019, when he was struck by a vehicle in the line of duty and sustained serious injuries. On May 1, the town formally recognized his service and retirement.
9 months ago
Police identify body found near Aroostook River as missing Washburn man
The cause and manner of Erik Foote’s death are pending, according to Maine State Police.
9 months ago
Parents of missing Washburn man upset police didn’t inform them a body had been found
Allan and Brenda Foote of Washburn said Tuesday evening that they learned about the discovery of the body through a news report.
9 months ago
Police investigating body found in Caribou on bank of Aroostook River
The deceased male will be transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta where an autopsy will be performed to determine positive identification and cause and manner of death.
9 months ago
Volunteer secures thermal imaging masks for Houlton fire department
Rosa McNally, a volunteer who is also the grant writer for the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, met with fire chief Milton Cone to get a list of what unfunded equipment the department needed.
9 months ago
Man arrested in connection with Presque Isle Domino’s robbery
The investigation is currently ongoing and police have not identified the man accused of the robbery.
9 months ago
Court records reveal how Washburn cop allegedly altered police reports
A number of the new details about Chandler Cole’s case came from an arrest affidavit that includes a report by Deputy Nathan Chisholm.
9 months ago
Searchers vow to keep looking for missing Washburn man
People have been sharing information and searching for Erik Foote on their commutes to and from work and on weekends since early February.
9 months ago
Mapleton man arrested following Sunday standoff
Richard Laplante, 75, was charged with violation of conditions of release, domestic violence criminal threatening, reckless conduct with a firearm and creating a police standoff,
