Three arrested following home invasions

VEAZIE/ORRINGTON- Three people were arrested last week following a string of home invasions in Orrington and Veazie. Veazie police started investigating a number burglaries and home invasions back on April 11. One of the many items stolen included a firearm. Meanwhile, the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office was busy investigating the same string of crimes in the town of Orrington. After the authorities from both departments joined forces, a joint investigation began which led police to the home of 22-year-old William Cushman of Brewer. On Friday, April 18 Cushman was arrested for his alleged involvement in the burglaries along with 23-year-old Randall Cressey and 18-year-old Courtney Braley, both of Bangor. Authorities believe more arrests could be made as the investigation continues.

Eastside burglaries

BANGOR Police are investigating a string of burglaries to vehicles and residents that occurred last week.

Texting behind the wheel leads to arrest

CORINTH - A 47-year-old Corinth man was arrested over the weekend after texting behind the wheel. Authorities say Brian Barnes was traveling along the West Corinth Road around 9:15 p.m. Friday night when he lost control of his vehicle while texting and struck a utility pole. His vehicle then rolled down the snow bank before finally coming to a stop. When officers from the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office arrived at the scene, Barnes not only admitted he had been drinking but that he was on his way to meet a lady. Subsequently, Barnes was arrested, taken to the Penobscot County Jail and charged with operating under the influence and refusing to submit to arrest. 

Let's wrassle

BREWER Two men ended up going to jail after a friendly scuffle in a quiet neighbor sparked calls to authorities.