TOPSHAM — Police on Monday arrested a Bowdoinham man in connection with a threat of physical violence at Mt. Ararat High School. Jonas Cloukey, 19, was arrested March 5 at his 1594 River Road home in Bowdoinham on a charge of terrorizing. He had allegedly posted a threat on Discord, a social media outlet, and […]
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Topsham postpones acting on ban near hydro plant
TOPSHAM — The Board of Selectmen on March 1 took no action on a proposed ordinance to prohibit activity in the Androscoggin River on both sides of a power plant. The panel unanimously voted to have Town Manager Rich Roedner “begin conversations” with Brunswick Town Manager John Eldridge concerning a water safety ordinance on part […]
Topsham Police Beat: March 9
Arrests 2/26 at 4:56 p.m. Randy Barker, 52, of Birmingham Road, Chelsea, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Ramsay on Topsham Fair Mall Road on a charge of theft. 2/4 at 1:44 p.m. Eric Cartonio, 33, of Katie Lane, was arrested by Officer Lucas Shirland on Katie Lane on a charge of violation of a protective […]
Bowdoinham teen arrested after latest threat against Mt. Ararat High School
Police say officers who searched Jonas Cloukey’s home seized a firearm, several knives, two computers and cellphones.
Topsham Police Beat: March 2
Arrests 2/21 at 3:24 a.m. Damian Grubb, 19, of Lisbon Road, Lisbon, was arrested by Officer Garrett Decker on Hamilton Court, and charged with operating after suspension, violation of condition of release, and operating with a suspended registration. 2/22 at 8:31 p.m. Heather Davis, 33, of Webber Street, Lewiston, was arrested by Officer Mathew Bowers […]
Topsham Police Beat: Feb. 23
Arrests No arrests were reported from Feb. 13-18. Summonses 2/12 at 9:14 p.m. Adam Raymond, 35, of Neil Lane, Monmouth, was issued a summons by Officer Garrett Decker on Lewiston Road on a charge of operating after suspension. 2/14 at 6:37 a.m. Peter Beach, 35, of Fisher Farm Road, Sabattus, was issued a summons by […]
Topsham Police Beat: Feb. 23
Arrests No arrests were reported from Feb. 13-18. Summonses 2/12 at 9:14 p.m. Adam Raymond, 35, of Neil Lane, Monmouth, was issued a summons by Officer Garrett Decker on Lewiston Road on a charge of operating after suspension. 2/14 at 6:37 a.m. Peter Beach, 35, of Fisher Farm Road, Sabattus, was issued a summons by […]
Topsham, state to discuss river activity ban near hydro plant
TOPSHAM — After discussion and no formal action Feb. 15, the Board of Selectmen on March 1 will consider a revised proposal to prohibit activity in the Androscoggin River on both sides of a power plant. In the meantime, Town Manager Rich Roedner plans to meet with state agencies to settle questions about who has […]
Officials pledge safety after Topsham school threats
TOPSHAM — Police Chief Chris Lewis and School Administrative District 75 Superintendent Brad Smith on Feb. 16 publicly reiterated their commitment to school safety. Their statements followed school threats and a bomb scare the prior two days, on the heels of a school shooting Feb. 14 in Florida that took the lives of 17 students […]
Officials pledge safety after Topsham school threats
TOPSHAM — Police Chief Chris Lewis and School Administrative District 75 Superintendent Brad Smith on Feb. 16 publicly reiterated their commitment to school safety. Their statements followed school threats and a bomb scare the prior two days, on the heels of a school shooting Feb. 14 in Florida that took the lives of 17 students […]