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FARMINGTON A man from Strong was indicted Thursday in connection with a disturbance at the Strong Elementary School that resulted in it being locked down for an hour on Jan. 7.
Christian Richards
Franklin County Detention Center photo
A Franklin County grand jury indicted Christian A. Richards, 27, on one felony charge of terrorizing and one misdemeanor charge of terrorizing.
An indictment indicates there is enough evidence for a case to proceed to trial.
An investigation by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office revealed that Richards arrived at the school, became agitated with officials, who dialed 911, Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. previously said. The school was locked down.
Central Maine Jan. 7 police log
Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Jan. 7, 2021.
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IN AUGUSTA, Wednesday at 11:49 a.m., Judith A. Denger, 51, of Portland, arrested on charges of disorderly conduct, criminal trespass and obstructing a public way.
IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, Wednesday at 8:51 a.m., Christian A. Richards, 27, of Strong, arrested on a charge of terrorizing.
IN VASSALBORO, Wednesday at 8:03 a.m., Patrick Heald, 26, of West Gardiner, arrested on charges of violation of a protection order and domestic violence terrorizing.
IN SOMERSET COUNTY, Wednesday at 12:04 a.m., Lawrence Richard Knowles, 55, of Norridgewock, arrested on a charge of violating conditions of release.