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Published
May 16, 2023

Police use ‘flash-bang distraction device’ in search of Fairfield home

Several people called 911 on Monday evening after being startled by the sound of the device that was used by police on Elm Street.
Published
May 15, 2023

Barry DeLong, longtime Somerset County sheriff, dies at 74

DeLong, who died Friday, had a career in law enforcement that spanned some 40 years, including the last 20 as sheriff, according to his successor as sheriff, Dale Lancaster.
Published
May 12, 2023

Norridgewock man arrested after breaking into marijuana dispensary, sheriff says

Christopher D. Kelly, 42, was charged with burglary and criminal mischief following the break-in that occurred early Monday, Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster said in a news release.
Published
March 16, 2023

Norridgewock man arrested on a warrant, drug charges

Joshua Wheaton, 37, was arrested Wednesday on three charges, including possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, according to the Somerset County Sheriff's Office.
Published
March 3, 2023

Smithfield man arrested after pointing firearm toward sheriff’s deputy and detective

Somerset County sheriff's officials went to the home of Barry Wheaton, 58, to arrest him on a warrant from another county when he refused to come out and then pointed the gun toward them, according to Chief Deputy Michael Mitchell.

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Published
March 3, 2023

Three charged after search of Pittsfield home yields illicit drugs

Brett Johnson, Dawn Smith and Felicia Willard are scheduled to appear in court July 5 on drug-related charges, according to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster.
Published
February 26, 2023

Solon man arrested after Sunday standoff with deputies

Luke Pomerleau, 42, surrendered to police late Sunday morning after a two-hour standoff, and was charged with domestic violence assault and obstructing report of a crime.
Published
February 22, 2023

Police: Three face charges in 2022 armed home invasion in Bingham

Two men and a woman are accused in home invasion May 29 on Main Street, police said.
Published
February 17, 2023

Two seriously injured after handgun accidentally discharges at Anson home

A New Portland man was showing the weapon to a friend Thursday when it discharged, firing a single bullet into the man's hand that then struck his friend in the arm, sheriff's officials said.
Published
February 15, 2023

St. Albans man sentenced to 23 years for child sex assault

Corey Farley, 30, was sentenced Tuesday at Somerset County Superior Court after being found guilty Dec. 15 of gross sexual assault and unlawful sexual contact.