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Fort Kent man arrested in New York with stolen pickup

New York State Police arrested a Fort Kent man who allegedly stole a pickup truck from a Fort Kent auto shop and drove it to Albany.

Two arrested in connection with three high-speed chases and multiple vehicle thefts

The Maine State Police and Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office have arrested Britteny Finley and Brandon Lane, who allegedly led officers in both departments on three high-speed chases earlier this week.

Frenchville woman wanted for eluding officers after high-speed chase

The Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office is currently searching for a Frenchville woman following a high-speed chase in which her vehicle went off the roadway and she eluded officers.

Two fires hours apart near same potato house bring fire marshal to scene

The state fire marshal will investigate a Wednesday afternoon fire at a storage garage near Ed Pelletier and Sons in Frenchville, which was the second fire near the business on the same day.

Utility truck catches fire after striking power line in Frenchville

Frenchville firefighters extinguished a burning utility truck after it made contact with a power line on Wednesday morning at Ed Pelletier and Sons potato house on Frenchville Road.

Fire destroys Wallagrass home

A Wallagrass home was destroyed by fire on Tuesday afternoon.

Troop F Report, Sept. 7-13, 2020

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Sept. 7-13, including the following.

Troop F Report, Sept. 14-20, 2020

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Sept. 14-20, including the following.

Troop F Report, Aug. 24-30, 2020

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Aug. 24-30, including the following.

Troop F Report, Aug. 17-23, 2020

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Aug.17-23, including the following.

Troop F Report, Aug. 10-16, 2020

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Aug. 10-16, including the following.

Fort Kent man arrested downstate after stolen vehicle runs out of gas

A Fort Kent man was arrested downstate after allegedly stealing a pickup truck from Valley Motors in Fort Kent valued at $60,000.

Bicyclist struck by pickup in Fort Kent

A bicyclist was struck by a pickup truck on Thursday in Fort Kent.

Frenchville house and workshop destroyed by fire

A Frenchville house and workshop are a total loss but firefighters managed to contain a Saturday afternoon fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures on Main Street in the town.

Fort Kent welcomes new police officer

There is a new police officer protecting and serving the community of Fort Kent.

Aroostook County Grand Jury hands up July indictments

After several months of not convening due to COVID-19, the Aroostook County grand jury has resumed its activities of reviewing criminal cases for trials.

Fort Kent man arrested on domestic violence charge

A Fort Kent man was arrested Monday, Aug. 24, after a caller reported an alleged assault at a residence in the town.

North Carolina man arrested in Fort Kent wallet theft

A North Carolina man with an outstanding warrant in that state was arrested in the theft of a wallet in Fort Kent on Monday, Aug. 24.

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