Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Burglary Arrest - Wales

DATE: Wednesday, July 16, 2014

STATE OF MAINE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
MAINE STATE POLICE

PRESS RELEASE
PREPARED BY: Trooper Tyler Stevenson
CONTACT #: 207-657-3030

CASE #: SP14-061234
TROOPER: Trooper Daniel Hanson
TROOP: B

INCIDENT DETAILS
DATE/TIME: 07/16/2014
LOCATION: Wales/Lewiston
VIOLATION: Burglary

ARRESTEE: Michael Rancourt
AGE: 32
TOWN, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Wales Maine

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: The residents on Oak Hill Road in Wales have experienced several residential burglaries over the past few weeks. Thanks to observant neighbors and good police work, Trooper Hanson was able to identify Michael Rancourt as the suspect. With the help of additional Troop B Troopers, search warrants were executed simultaneously on Rancourt’s house in Wales and on his vehicle in Auburn. Additional evidence was obtained and Rancourt was arrested by Troopers as he attempted to flee. Rancourt has been charged with burglary and Troopers have begun the process of locating the stolen property.

COURT ACTION (Y/N): Yes
COURT DATE: 08/26/14
COURT: Androscoggin Superior Court
CUSTODY LOCATION: Androscoggin County Jail
BAIL: $350
MUG SHOT (Y/N): Available at Androscoggin County Jail