Police arrested Joseph A. Denbow Jr., 33, and Troy S. Murch Jr., 38, on charges including eluding an officer and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.
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Rumford police continue search for suspects who fired shots at officers during chase
Police have not commented further after posting Saturday that two men were in custody and three more were being sought in the shooting and chase.
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Rumford police searching for 3 men after high-speed chase, shots fired at officers
The Rumford Police Department said officers had attempted to stop a ‘suspicious vehicle’ on Eaton Hill Road. After it crashed, at least four men fled.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford officer bringing lessons about mental health to other first responders
The Western Maine Wellness Conference will be held Aug. 18 and 19 in Rumford. The learning and networking event features presenters covering an array of wellness topics specifically focusing on police, fire, EMS, and dispatchers, along with their significant others.
Posted inLocal News, Oxford Hills, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford seeks $1 million federal grant to combat drug trafficking
Rumford Police Department Chief Tony Milligan said the funds would be used for technology infrastructure and technology upgrades.
Posted inLocal News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford Police Department adds a second K-9 team
Officer Breagh Macaulay and her certified K-9 patrol partner, Rocket, were sworn in Monday.
Posted inNews, River Valley
Body of missing Rumford man found during Friday morning search
Christopher Gilbert, 38, was last seen Monday morning and was found dead about 1.5 miles into the woods near Joe’s Pond, police say.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford moose roaming Rumford streets this winter
A young male moose continued his monthslong wandering of the streets Monday.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Two men accused of stealing car, intentionally striking minivan in Rumford
The local police chief appealed to the court to not release the men from custody given their repeated lawlessness and “total disregard for judicial authority.”
Posted inMaine, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Parents learn how to properly install car seats at Mexico event
Corey Perreault, child passenger safety instructor, said, We find that about 80% of car seats are misused on a regular basis. In some cases, that misuse could be harmful to the child should there be an accident.”