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Gun thefts lead to arrests
by Outspoken on Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:47 am
Gun thefts lead to arrests
BY CRAIG CROSBY
Staff Writer Morning Sentinel
Three men remain behind bars after being charged in connection with a string of home break-ins during which thousands of dollars worth of guns and electronics were stolen.
Christopher P. Reed, 22, of Waterville, was arrested Tuesday after a warranted search of his Summer Street home turned up eight stolen guns in addition to a 42-inch plasma television, oxycodone, methadone and several computers, said Kennebec County Sheriff Randall Liberty.
Reed, who was charged with two counts of receiving stolen property, was being held at the Kennebec County jail on $3,500 cash bail on Wednesday.
Reed is the third person to be arrested in connection with a string of more than 14 burglaries in six towns, including Vassalboro, Oakland, Waterville, Winslow, Fairfield and Unity, that have taken place over the past several weeks, Liberty said.
Travis Scott Barrett, 20, of Augusta, was charged on Oct. 23 at the Somerset County Jail, where he was being held on a warrant, with burglary and theft. Barrett, who has additional charges pending, also was issued a warrant charging him with drug possession, Liberty said. Barrett remains in custody at the Somerset County Jail on $10,000 cash bail.
Kenneth W. Mitchell, 21, of Waterville, was arrested Nov. 17 and charged with burglary, theft, criminal mischief and violating conditions of his release. He remains in custody at the Kennebec County jail on the charge he violated conditions of his release and $10,000 cash bail.
Mitchell and Barrett were primarily responsible for the burglaries, during which guns and electronics were taken, Liberty said.
"I would say it was in excess of $10,000 stolen," he said.
Reed purchased the eight guns for $350, Liberty said. The weapons, which will be returned to their owners, have a combined value of about $3,500.
http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.com/news/local/5625251.html
BY CRAIG CROSBY
Staff Writer Morning Sentinel
Three men remain behind bars after being charged in connection with a string of home break-ins during which thousands of dollars worth of guns and electronics were stolen.
Christopher P. Reed, 22, of Waterville, was arrested Tuesday after a warranted search of his Summer Street home turned up eight stolen guns in addition to a 42-inch plasma television, oxycodone, methadone and several computers, said Kennebec County Sheriff Randall Liberty.
Reed, who was charged with two counts of receiving stolen property, was being held at the Kennebec County jail on $3,500 cash bail on Wednesday.
Reed is the third person to be arrested in connection with a string of more than 14 burglaries in six towns, including Vassalboro, Oakland, Waterville, Winslow, Fairfield and Unity, that have taken place over the past several weeks, Liberty said.
Travis Scott Barrett, 20, of Augusta, was charged on Oct. 23 at the Somerset County Jail, where he was being held on a warrant, with burglary and theft. Barrett, who has additional charges pending, also was issued a warrant charging him with drug possession, Liberty said. Barrett remains in custody at the Somerset County Jail on $10,000 cash bail.
Kenneth W. Mitchell, 21, of Waterville, was arrested Nov. 17 and charged with burglary, theft, criminal mischief and violating conditions of his release. He remains in custody at the Kennebec County jail on the charge he violated conditions of his release and $10,000 cash bail.
Mitchell and Barrett were primarily responsible for the burglaries, during which guns and electronics were taken, Liberty said.
"I would say it was in excess of $10,000 stolen," he said.
Reed purchased the eight guns for $350, Liberty said. The weapons, which will be returned to their owners, have a combined value of about $3,500.
http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.com/news/local/5625251.html
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