BUCKSPORT — Shortly before 9 a.m. on June 9, a caller reported to police that the snack shack at the Reggie Ginn ball field on Spoffard Avenue had been burglarized.

In less than a half-hour, another call came in reporting that there had also been vandalism in the dugouts.

According to Sgt. David Winchester, candy and food items were missing from the concession stand, while the dugouts had been vandalized with paint.

Criminal Trespass

Shane A. McNally, a 25-year-old transient, was arrested June 4 for criminal trespass after police received a report of “someone going into the abandoned house next to Family Dollar” on Route 1.

Taken Tools Turn Up

While conducting a bail check at a Silver Lake Road residence June 5, police recovered stolen property that was then turned over to the Ellsworth Police Department.

According to Winchester, the stolen property consisted of tools.

Vehicle Fires

A Central Street resident called police shortly after 7 a.m. June 6 to report that a “vehicle caught fire during the night but is out now.” A police officer and a firefighter responded to the scene as a precaution.

Two days earlier, a Patriots Lane resident reported a tractor was on fire.

Things Going ‘Bang’ in the Night

Around 11:45 p.m. on June 9, a caller reported hearing a single gunshot from the vicinity of Central Street. Forty-five minutes later, another caller reported hearing a gunshot in the vicinity of Second Street.

According to Winchester, both reports were traced to someone using fireworks and not a firearm.

Raccoons Reported

On June 6, shortly before 1 p.m., a raccoon was reported in one of the buildings at the Verso paper mill.

The next morning, a caller reported seeing a “sick-acting raccoon” on Central Street.

Summonses

Laurie A. Kane, 42, of Verona Island, operating a motor vehicle with an expired license for less than 90 days on Miles Lane June 5.

Shane R. Jacobs, 25, of Bucksport, failure to stop at a stop sign on Broadway on June 9.

Amanda Albert, 22, of Verona Island, seat belt violation on River Road June 9.

Speeding Tickets

Bethany Fraine, 33, of Bucksport, 68 miles per hour in a 45-mph zone on Route 46 June 5.

Kami L. Benner, 18, of Bangor, 69 mph in a 45-mph zone on Route 46 June 7.

Suzanne L. Thibodeau, 44, of Monroe, Conn., 42 mph in a 25-mph zone on Main Street June 8.

Jennie Batchelder, 51, of Winterport, 52 mph in a 30-mph zone on Route 1 June 9.

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