Police turn to public to help identify possible burglar

There have been several daytime burglaries in Waldo County over the last two weeks. Law Enforcement is requesting the publics assistance in identifying the person in the attached computer sketches. If you think you know the person, please call Trooper Corey Smith at 624-7076.

(Images courtesy of Maine Public Safety)

Rangeley Heroin Arrests

(Money and drugs seized in the raid. Photo courtesy if Maine Public Safety)

RANGELEY - Maine Drug Enforcement Agents and Rangeley Police have charged three people with selling heroin in the town and have seized a substantial amount of drugs and money.  Among those charged is  Tyler McFarland, 31, of Gray who is on probation for a vicious baseball bat attack on a man in Gray in 2007 where drugs were stolen.  McFarland was convicted of robbery, burglary and elevated aggravated assault and has been in jail until recently, when he was released on probation.    Also arrested Monday was Jami Driscoll, 23, of Auburn and Michael Chandler, 33, of Philadelphia, all charged with trafficking in heroin and additional charges against the trio are expected.

Drug agents had been investigating a large crack cocaine and heroin distribution ring operating out of Rangeley for several months.  New information came in over the weekend that Chandler was delivering a shipment of cocaine and heroin from Philadelphia and agents armed with a search warrant, searched a home on Main Street and at a local motel Monday morning.  Seized was $8,200,  157 bags of heroin,  20 grams of crack, also packaged for re-sale. Additionally, cocaine, Oxycodone pills and amphetamine capsules were found at the two locations.

The three are being held at the Franklin County Jail and  will make their first court appearance Jan. 30  in Franklin County Superior Court.  Assisting MDEA and Rangeley Police in the investigation have been US Border Patrol Agents,  Franklin County Deputies and State Police.

(Tyler Mcfarland)

(Jami Driscoll)

(Michael Chandler)

Bangor Police seek woman

(Photo courtesy of the Bangor Police Department)

BANGOR – The Bangor Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team has been investigating the rash of purse thefts we have received in December 2012 through January 2013 and are releasing two photographs of a woman of interest in these cases.

Anyone who knows the identity of the female in the pictures, should call either Officer Brian Smith or Joe Baillargeon at 947-7382, extension 5801 or press 6 if you wish to remain anonymous by utilizing the Tip Line.

(Photo courtesy of the Bangor Police Department)

Orono Police seek to ID theft suspect

(Orono Police are attempting to ID the man in the white striped shirt (center))

ORONO - Police are investigating the theft of of an iPhone battery from the Big Apple convenience store in Orono on June 19 around 6:07 p.m.

Police are hoping to identify the man in the white striped shirt. Anyone with information should contact Officer Chris Watson at 866-4000. You can also submit information using their CrimeWatch link.

The battery was valued at $29.99, according to police.

(Bangor Police have an active arrest warrant for Alan Trickett)

BANGOR - The Maine Superior Court has issued an arrest warrant for Jason Alan Trickett, 41, charging the crime of manslaughter, for the slaying of a man on First Street, May 22.

The Bangor Police Department is currently looking to arrest Jason Trickett on this warrant.  He is described as 5-foot 10-inches tall and 170 pounds.  He has brown hair and blue eyes. If anyone has information as to the location of Jason Trickett, please contact your local police department or the Bangor Police Department at 947-7382 or if you wish to remain anonymous press 6 to utilize the Tip Line.