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Bangor Police warning people about phone scam
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Bangor Police are warning people about officer impersonation calls. BPD got a pair of reports this weekend from people receiving a call from someone who identified themselves as a sheriff’s deputy. The caller told the person they had missed a court date, had warrants out...
‘Slightly Stoopid’ Move Lands Massachusetts Man In Bangor Jail
Too much heat mixed with too many spirits and not enough common sense landed a man from Braintree, Mass., in a Bangor jail over the weekend. Kevin Reid, 30, had been attending the "Slightly Stoopid" concert at the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor Saturday evening, police said. Coming off a...
Man facing charges after incident Milford
MILFORD, Maine (WABI) - A man is facing several charges after an incident Monday morning in Milford. William Abernathy, 46, of Milford is charged with domestic violence, domestic violence terrorizing with a dangerous weapon, and endangering the welfare of a child. According to the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office, around 1...
Bangor Police Say Don’t Be Fooled by Fake Cops Calling For Money
Bangor Police say residents have reported scam callers posing as Maine law enforcement and demanding money. A Scam That's Been Around for Years is Getting New Life. It's one of the oldie-but-still works type scams. An age-old scam is circulating again and several local people say they have been targeted as potential victims. Sergeant Jason McAmbley says two people from Bangor have told authorities that they received phone calls from someone who claimed to be a sheriff's deputy. The fake deputy told the potential victims that they had missed a court date and now had warrants out for their arrest unless they wanted to pay a portion of the fines through online transactions.
Maine police seek public’s help in locating stolen dirt bikes
CORINTH — Maine State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating two dirt bikes reported stolen last week from a young man in Corinth. The theft of the off-road vehicles has prompted an investigation by local authorities. Residents are urged to report any sightings or information...
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