FARMINGTON – The Franklin County grand jury rose last week and handed down indictments against 24 individuals, including two men on felony charges relating to two, separate sex crime investigations.
Michael Crandall, 54 of Strong, has been indicted on two counts of sexual abuse of a minor, both Class C felonies. One count is alleged to have occurred between Jan. 1, 2015 and March 1, 2015, while the other is alleged to have occurred between Oct. 10, 2015 and Dec. 31, 2015. Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Det. Ken Charles investigated the allegation with DHHS Child Protective Services personnel, with the assistance of Lt. David St. Laurent and Det. Jennifer King of the Maine State Police.
An arrest was made in January, “based upon leads developed by Charles and information gained by Detective King during a polygraph examination,” according to the FCSO.
Also indicted was Justin Robinson, 21 of Freeman Township, on one count of unlawful sexual contact, a Class C felony, and one misdemeanor count of unlawful sexual touching. Robinson was arrested on March 27 after FCSO received a complaint about an incident which allegedly occurred earlier that day. The alleged victim in that case is under the age of 16.
Also indicted by the Franklin County grand jury (and not previously reported) was:
Michael A. Davis, 20 of New Sharon, on one count of operating after suspension with two priors for same, a Class C felony, as well as misdemeanor violating the conditions of release.
Ronald J. Davis II, 26 of Livermore Falls, on one count of trafficking in prison contraband, a Class C felony.
Leslie Raymond Everett Jr., 38 of New Sharon, on one count of theft by deception, a Class C felony due to the value of the alleged theft exceeding $1,000.
Timothy P. Gallagher, 47 of Jay, on one count of theft by deception, a Class C felony due to the value of the alleged theft exceeding $1,000.
Lee R. Haines, 41 of Phillips, on one count of theft by unauthorized taking, a Class C felony due to prior convictions for same, as well as misdemeanor misuse of identification.
William D. Hamel, 51 of Bridgeton, on one count of criminal operating under the influence, a Class C felony due to two prior convictions for same, as well as misdemeanor operating after suspension.
Kevin E. Harris, 49 of Wilton, on one count of domestic violence assault with prior conviction for same, a Class C felony, as well as misdemeanor assault.
Alice J. Hatch, 36 of Jay, on one count of operating after revocation of license, elevated to a Class C felony due to prior conviction for same.
Arthur H. Knight III, 38 of Phillips, on one count of burglary, a Class B felony; one count of aggravated criminal mischief, a Class C felony; as well as misdemeanor stealing drugs.
Jaymie L. Logan, 31 of Wilton, on one count of unlawful trafficking of scheduled drugs, a Class C felony, as well as misdemeanor charges of unlawful possession and two counts of violating the conditions of release.
Travis A. Martin, 32 of Detroit, on one count of terrorizing, elevated to a Class C felony due to prior convictions for same, as well as misdemeanor violating the conditions of his release.
Randall S. McEwen, 19 of Corrina, on one count of driving to danger, a Class C felony, as well as misdemeanor charges of operating after the suspension and operating a defective motor vehicle.
Garrett M. Morrow, 25 of Eliot, on one count of burglary, a Class B felony, as well as misdemeanor charges of refusing to submit to arrest and two counts of assault.
Jason D. Oliver, 40 of Farmington, on one count of aggravated criminal operating under the influence, a Class B felony, as well as misdemeanor charges of refusing to submit to arrest, failure to stop for an officer and operating beyond a license condition or restriction.
Anthony J. Penney, 18 of Jay, on one count of aggravated criminal mischief, a Class C felony, as well as misdemeanor charges of unauthorized use of property, criminal operating under the influence and operating beyond a license condition or restriction.
Arder Prinkleton, 45 of Wilton, on two counts of unlawful trafficking of a scheduled drug, both Class B felonies. A criminal forfeiture, targeting cash taken as part of the investigation, has also been levied against Prinkleton.
Lisa M. Puiia, 27 of Farmington, on one count of theft by unauthorized taking, a Class C felony due to prior convictions for same.
Crystal Taylor, 42 of Wilton, on two counts of unlawful trafficking in a scheduled drug, both Class B felonies. A criminal forfeiture, targeting cash taken as part of the investigation, has also been levied against Taylor.
Dustin M. Towers, 28 of Jay, on one count of theft by deception, a Class C felony due to the value of the alleged theft exceeding $1,000.
Jennifer L. Walker, 22 of Phillips, on one count of burglary, a Class B felony, and one count of aggravated criminal mischief, a Class C felony, as well as a misdemeanor charge of stealing drugs.
Timothy D. Witham, 30 of Wilton, on one count of aggravated assault, a Class B felony, as well as a misdemeanor charge of domestic violence assault.
