News

Man Charged in Shooting in Garland

Man Charged in Shooting in Garland

Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


GARLAND, Maine (WGAN)  The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with a shooting in Garland.

The sheriff’s office says they got two 911 calls from Dexter Road Thursday night, reporting that a man had been shot.

Police say the suspect left the scene.  Police say the suspect was identified as Abimelec Castanon, a.k.a Neftali Colon, Jr.  He was arrested in Medway and charged with elevated aggravated assault.

No further details were released.

Police say the victim is recovering at a local hospital.

Latest Headlines

5 hours ago in Local

Maine Legislature Passes Bill to Study Costs of Climate Change

The bill passed mostly on party lines this week

6 hours ago in Local

Judge Gives DOJ Access to Maine Sports Rosters, But Not List of Transgender Athletes

The judge questioned the motivation of the federal request for information on transgender athletes.

10 hours ago in Local

Motorcyclist killed in 3-vehicle crash in Raymond

A motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle in crash in Raymond on Monday evening.

10 hours ago in Local

New data show most ICE detainees in Maine immigration sweep did not have criminal convictions

New data shows only a fraction of nearly 200 people arrested during January’s immigration enforcement surge in Maine had criminal convictions.

21 hours ago in Local, National

A Build America, Buy America law is causing construction delays

It has a catchy name — Build America, Buy America — and the lauded goal of bringing manufacturing jobs back…