ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from June 18-22.

Anthony Bates, 55, of Rockland, burglary of a motor vehicle, four counts; two counts of refusing to submit to arrest, two counts and two counts of violating a condition of release, two counts. He received a concurrent sentence of 21 days for all of the charges and counts in Knox County Unified Court June 21. 

Bates was arrested three times in almost six weeks for multiple vehicle break-ins and remained at the Knox County Jail since he was last arrested June 5.

Bates was first arrested April 29 on two counts of burglary after Rockland Police responded to Talbot Avenue to investigate suspected motor vehicle break-ins. A witness followed the suspect and reported to police that he entered an apartment complex on Summer Street. 

Rockland officers made contact with Bates and detained him at the apartment building, court records said. He had no stolen items in his possession and was soon released by police on personal recognizance.  

On May 23, another witness recognized Bates and saw him open the door of a neighbor’s minivan, police said. The resident also heard other car doors opening and shutting and called police, according to the affidavit filed in Knox County Court by Rockland police.  

Police apprehended Bates and found a variety of items, such as loose change and lighters, in his possession. 

Bates was charged with burglary of a motor vehicle and violating a condition of release. 

He appeared in Knox County Unified Court May 25 before Judge Susan Sparaco where his bail was set at $300 cash. Bates was later released from jail. 

On the same day, the state filed a motion to revoke the pre-conviction bail for Bates. 

Bates was arrested for a third time June 5 after Sgt. Andrew Redden responded to a complaint of people drinking at a vacant residence. Police found Bates drinking beer on the deck and observed signs of impairment, which was violating a condition of release, according to the affidavit. 

The man then fled, but was apprehended a short time later in a swampy area field behind the building. He was also charged with refusing to submit to arrest. 

Sigvard W. Beckman, IV, 26, of Vinalhaven, operating while license suspended or revoked, prior, $750 fine; failing to notify of motor vehicle accident, $350 fine for an incident that occurred April 3 on Vinalhaven.

Ryan Blackman, 26, of Owls Head, fishing without valid license, $100 fine.

Daniel Dodge, 55, of Hope, violation of gear rule, Chapter 75, $250 fine.

Brandi Griffin, 32, of Waldoboro, operating under the influence (alcohol), $500 fine, seven days in jail, license suspended 150 days; endangering the welfare of a child, seven days in jail; violating condition of release, seven days in jail. Griffin was sentenced in Knox County Unified Court June 21.

Besides serving a concurrent sentence of seven days in jail for the charges, Griffin will pay a $500 fine and have her license suspended for 150 days. 

On March 11, 2017, at 7:30 p.m., Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy Scott Redmun responded to a call from the Knox County Regional Communications Center regarding a woman who was possibly intoxicated while driving a vehicle in Warren heading toward Waldoboro, according to the police report. 

Redmun was on patrol in the area and through communications with dispatch and the complainant, he was able to locate and stop the vehicle. 

Police identified Griffin as the driver.  

Griffin was transported to the Knox County Jail, posted $1,000 cash bail and was released. 

Glenwood Griswold, 43, of Harrison, domestic violence assault, domestic violence criminal threatening, $750 fine, 30 days in jail all suspended, probation six months.

Kristopher A. Hillgrove, 31, of Rockland, trafficking in prison contraband, five months in jail; theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, one month in jail; burglary, probation violation for original conviction on July 21, 2015, probation continued, no sentence imposed.

Crystal Hinckley, 32, of Damariscotta, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, dismissed; theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, 14 days in jail.

Camron Hopkins, 19, of Warren, attaching false plates, $150 fine; failure to register vehicle, dismissed.

Graham R. Jeffries, 30, of Rockland, failure to register vehicle, $150 fine.

Scott A. Kennedy, 46, of Rockland, assault, five years in prison with all but 18 months suspended, probation two years for an assault that occurred Jan. 29 in Rockland.  

Sarco Kirklain, 66, of Camden, failure to register vehicle, $100 vehicle.

Ronald Nadeau, 57, of Vinalhaven, aggravated assault, dismissed; domestic violence criminal threatening, dismissed.

Virginia F. Poland, 32, of Rockland, domestic violence assault, 180 days in jail all suspended, probation one year.

Ronald W. Rankin, 28, of Lincolnville, hindering apprehension or prosecution, 25 days in jail.

William Waldron, 53, of Rockland, operating after habitual offender revocation, two priors, $1000 fine, nine months, one day in jail; theft or lost, mislaid or misdelivered property, 30 days in jail; attaching false plates, 30 days in jail; failure to register vehicle, 30 days in jail.

Joshua H. Weaver, 33, of Rockland, unlawful furnishing of scheduled drug Jan. 27, 2017, in Rockland, five days in jail, probation partially revoked, probation continued.

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