News

Man charged with arson in connection with vehicle fire in downtown Bangor

Photo: Bangor Police Department


BANGOR, Maine (WGAN) Bangor police say a man is accused of setting fire to a vehicle on Tuesday morning.

Lt. Brent Beaulieu says police and firefighters responded to a report of a parked vehicle on fire in Kenduskeag Plaza around 10:10 a.m.

Officers spoke with 37-year-old Thomas Daries, who was nearby at the time. Following an investigation, Daries, who has no permanent address, was arrested and charged with arson and possession of scheduled drugs. He was taken to Penobscot County Jail.

The Maine Fire Marshal’s Office was at the scene to help in the investigation.

No other information was available Tuesday afternoon.

Latest Headlines

21 minutes ago in Local

Maine State Police Seek Help With 50-Year-Old Arson Death

Fresh

Police say they found a burned-out green 1971 Chrysler station wagon with Massachusetts registration.

23 hours ago in Local

A House Fire in a South Portland Leaves Occupant Homeless

Fire Crews responded to the house fire on Cole Street, Friday night. The Red Cross is currently helping with providing temporary lodging for the displaced occupant.

24 hours ago in Local

A Fatal Fire in Readfield, Claims a Life of a Woman

75-year-old Carolyn Wentworth was found dead hours after the fire was extinguished. Her husband, 74-year-old Jerrold Wentworth, was resecured by neighbors and is currently in serious condition at the Maine General Medical Center in Augusta.

2 days ago in Local

Driver cited after rear-ending MTA maintenance vehicle in Cumberland

A maintenance worker with the Maine Turnpike Authority suffered minor injuries when their truck was rear-ended in Cumberland Friday morning.

2 days ago in Local

Maine medical examiner says Milford toddler died of hypothermia

State officials say a toddler who was found unresponsive in Milford a few days after Christmas died of hypothermia.