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Ellsworth Police Log Week of May 20 Driver loses control after punch thrown ELLSWORTH — Police were called to a three-person fight outside a truck that was driven off Bangor Road near Gilpatrick Road on May 15. When police arrived, two of the men walked away from the truck and, at least at first, no one would admit to being the driver. Then, Darion Turner, 27, of Dudley, N.C., said he was at the wheel. He said he drove off the road after one of the occupants punched him in the face, but Turner would not say which man had thrown the punch.

Officers help area residents in crisis Ellsworth Police Log Week of March 18 ELLSWORTH — Police responded to separate reports of two local residents suffering mental health issues. Officer Adam Bouchard spoke with a person in crisis on March 12 who was subsequently taken to Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital for an evaluation. On March 14, Officer Amie Torrey responded to a report of a woman with a knife. Torrey found the woman, who was then taken in for a mental health evaluation. Harassment and threats Officers are investigating a complaint of threatening that was reported on March 9. P...

Ellsworth Police Log Week of Feb. 4 ELLSWORTH — Officers handled 10 reports over five days of people being on property or in businesses where they were not wanted. In eight of the incidents, the person or people involved left without issue. Police determined one report to be unfounded. In one instance, an arrest followed. On Jan. 27, police responded to a report from a local woman requesting that her ex-husband leave her property. The ex-husband left once officers arrived. On Jan. 28, the property manager for Riverview Apartments requested that someone be warned for trespassing. Later that ...