ELLSWORTH The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Boothbay man who was allegedly in possession of numerous illegal drugs on Christmas Eve in Orland, police reported.
Deputy Marcus Downes had gotten a report of a drug transaction occurring. When he arrived, the Bucksport Police Department had Jesse Davis, 29, detained, the deputy said.
“After further investigation, it was determined that Davis was on bail and also in possession of numerous illegal drugs,” Downes said.
Davis was charged with violating conditions of his release and drug possession.
Lt. Tim Cote and Deputy Jeff McFarland assisted along with Bucksport Police officers.
More arrests
ELLSWORTH The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office checked on children for a school and for Maine Child Protective Services this past week.
On Dec. 16, Deputy Luke Gross checked on the well-being of siblings who have not had contact with the school.
“The kids were found home safe and a parent was advised of the truancy laws,” Gross said. “No further action was taken.”
On Dec. 17, Deputy Jeff McFarland tried to check on the well-being of a Tremont boy, 16, at the request of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. McFarland said no one was found at the boy’s residence.
Kentucky State Police
⢠Chance M. Allen, 22, of the 1700 block of Epworth Lane, was charged Saturday with driving under the influence.
⢠Richard Blackburn, 39, of the 1600 block of Griffith Avenue was charged Friday with non-payment of court costs and fees, first degree trafficking in a controlled substance (meth) and receiving stolen property under $10,000.
Daviess County Sheriffâs Office
⢠Holly Gillaspie, 35, of the 5400 block of Hiahleah Court was charged Friday with theft by unlawful taking under $500, parole violation and non payment of court costs and fees.
Owensboro Police Department
⢠Alexandria N. Askin, 26, of the 1900 block of Prince Avenue, was charged Saturday with theft of identity of another without consent.
Staff writer
CHESTER The city’s new police chief said that he always envisioned a career in law enforcement.
Charles Stanley, who Chester Council appointed Dec. 7 to replace Todd Murray, had to learn about the official decision overseas, as he currently is wrapping up his work as a diplomatic security K9 handler in Iraq through the end of the month. He expects to be administered the oath of office by Jan. 1.
Murray is leaving as Chester police chief to become the new chief deputy for Hancock County Sheriff-elect Scott Gittings, both of whom had previously served with Stanley at the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office.
Staff writer
CHESTER The city’s new police chief said that he always envisioned a career in law enforcement.
Charles Stanley, who Chester City Council appointed Dec. 7 to replace Todd Murray, had to learn about the official decision overseas, as he currently is wrapping up his work as a diplomatic security K9 handler in Iraq through the end of the month. He expects to be administered the oath of office by Jan. 1.
Murray is leaving as Chester police chief to become the new chief deputy for Hancock County Sheriff-elect Scott Gittings, both of whom had previously served with Stanley at the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office.