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Maine Man Charged After Gunfire Damages Three CMP Substations

Police report no ongoing threat during a continuing multi-agency probe.

Overview

  • Thomas Welch, 54, of Fairfield turned himself in at the Winslow Police Department and is charged with aggravated criminal mischief and aggravated reckless conduct.
  • Authorities say shots were reported between about midnight and 4:15 a.m. at substations in Windsor, Winslow and Augusta, with the first response at Coopers Mills in Windsor around 12:15 a.m.
  • Officers at each site found evidence consistent with gunfire and damage to electrical installations, and investigators believe the incidents are similar in nature.
  • No injuries were reported, and officials said there is no threat to the public.
  • Central Maine Power said power was quickly restored to any impacted customers and crews continue to assess damage as Maine State Police, Winslow police and Augusta police investigate.