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Franklin County judge sets bail at $10,000 for New York woman in connection to trafficking in cocaine, reckless conduct
FARMINGTON — A judge set bail at $10,000 Wednesday for a New York woman accused of trafficking in cocaine and reckless conduct for nearly hitting a police lieutenant. Tasia R. Jackson, 29, of New York City, New York was arrested on Maine Drug Enforcement Agency charge of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs related to more than 300 grams of suspected cocaine. Wilton police arrested her on charges of aggravated reckless conduct, eluding an officer, refusing to submit to arrest or detention, and driving to endanger. She didn’t enter a plea because some of the charges are felonies and a grand jury would need to indict to move the case forward to trial.
44-Year-Old Man Wanted for Domestic Violence Assault in Maine
Deputies are looking for a 44-year-old man wanted for domestic violence aggravated assault after a disturbance Saturday on Partridge Road in Phillips. Man Wanted for Domestic Violence assault and Threatening. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office said Jacob Pendexter of Auburn is wanted for domestic violence aggravated assault, violating conditions of...
Deputies searching for Auburn man wanted for domestic violence charges
PHILLIPS, Maine — An Auburn man is wanted by deputies in relation to a domestic violence incident in Franklin County. Officials say they were called to a home on Patridge Road in Phillips on Saturday at around 11:10 a.m. for a report of a domestic disturbance. Franklin County officials...
Franklin County deputies searching for Auburn man involved in domestic disturbance
PHILLIPS, Maine — The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is searching for a male suspect in an alleged domestic disturbance following an incident at a Phillips home Saturday morning. Sgt. Close, Sgt. Sholan, and Deputy Brann responded to a report of a domestic disturbance on Patridge Road in Phillips at...
New York woman charged with cocaine trafficking, reckless conduct in Wilton
WILTON — A New York woman was arrested Monday for allegedly trafficking in cocaine and reckless conduct charges after she initially stopped for police but then sped away nearly hitting a Franklin County lieutenant and his K-9 Rebel, police said. The Wilton Police Department was assisting Maine Drug Enforcement...
Pets of the Week
Franklin County Animal Shelter, is located at 550 Industry Rd in Farmington. The lobby, kitten, and available adult cat rooms are open to the public Monday to Saturday, 12-4 p.m. They are performing dog adoptions by appointment. Please call us at 207-778-2638 during our open hours to schedule an appointment. We’d love to help you find the purrrfect furry friend to add to your family!
Maine deputies search for wanted domestic violence suspect
PHILLIPS (WGME) -- The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a wanted domestic violence suspect. Deputies say they responded to a domestic disturbance at a home on Patridge Road in Phillips on Saturday. The suspect, later identified as 44-year-old Jacob Pendexter of Auburn, fled the scene before deputies...
Search on for Domestic Violence Suspect from Auburn
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 44-year-old Jacob Pendexter of Auburn, wanted for alleged domestic violence. Deputies say they responded to a domestic disturbance at a home on Patridge Road in Phillips over the weekend. The suspect fled the scene before deputies arrived. If you have any...
Auburn man wanted by FCSO
FRANKLIN COUNTY – Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reported Tuesday, July 23 that a search was underway for an Auburn man following a disturbance in Phillips. At 11:10 a.m, Sgt. Close, Sgt. Sholan and Deputy Brann responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at a residence on the Patridge Road in Phillips. The suspect had fled the scene prior to the arrival of the deputies, Sheriff Scott Nichols reported.
In Rangeley, building a child care center seen as key to building the workforce
Rendering / Courtesy Beth Brunswick Memorial Fund for Children The goal is to start construction of the 4,986-square-foot Rangeley Childcare Center this October. Building a $3.5 million nonprofit child care center in Rangeley could be key to building the Franklin County town’s workforce. Currently there are fewer than 20...
Franklin County arrest log: July 19-July 21, 2024
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