A former candidate for the position of Washington County Sheriff is facing more charges after already being arrested for furnishing drugs to a teenager.
Cherryfield man faces 35-count indictment
A former Calais police officer accused of supplying drugs found at an area high school is now facing a 35-count indictment Author: Bob Evans (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 5:10 PM EDT May 24, 2021 Updated: 6:53 PM EDT May 24, 2021
MACHIAS, Maine A former Calais police officer accused of supplying hydrocodone and fentanyl found at Narraguagus High School in Harrington was back in court Monday to face new charges.
Jeffrey Bishop, 53, of Cherryfield appeared in court by video from the Aroostook County Jail to hear the 35-count indictment.
Bishop is charged with stealing 16 firearms allegedly found at his home, furnishing drugs to a minor, trafficking in drugs, and stealing drugs from the Calais Police Department.
Former cop is charged
ELLSWORTH
A former Calais police officer who resigned from the force Jan. 30 was charged Friday after allegedly furnishing fentanyl and hydrocodone on the grounds of Narraguagus Junior/Senior High School in Harrington, according to a copy of the charging document provided by the Office of the Maine Attorney General.
Jeffrey Bishop, 53, of Cherryfield was arrested on four counts of aggravated drug furnishing and one count of unlawful drug trafficking by the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, for whom Bishop once worked, and agents from the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency.
Bishop resigned from the Calais Police Department effective Jan. 30, according to Calais City Manager Michael Ellis.
Two men face charges in Robbinston shooting incident
ELLSWORTH On Dec. 19 at 1:48 p.m., Maine State Police from Troop J and detectives from Major Crimes Unit North responded to a shooting that occurred outside of a residence in Robbinston. According to investigators, the shooting occurred during a family fight. During the initial call, Maine State Police were assisted by U.S. Border Patrol, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Calais Police Department and the Maine Warden Service.
As a result of the investigation, Joshua Styles, 34, of Robbinston, was arrested on Dec. 22 for reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon. Jaycee Styles, 25, of Robbinston, was also arrested and charged with domestic violence assault.