Youth Is Fined $100 On Simple Assault Charge
An Arundel youth, William E. Martel, 17, was fined $100 and given a suspended six month jail term on a simple assault conviction after pleading innocent to a felonious assault charge. He was placed on probation for two years and faced accusations tied to an incident on December 10 in Biddeford involving two girls, ages 13 and 17, with a shot fired during the confrontation. Dale Cole, 23, of South Berwick, accompanied him on Main Street, Biddeford.
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Portland youths tied to courtroom scare incident
Ken MacKenzie Betty Gribbin Dick Monroe and Steve Lutrell of Portland testified as Martel faced charges after firing a shot into the air during a street chase on Franklin and Main streets. Martel admitted scaring the girls saying he meant no harm and was found guilty only of simple assault. Judge Spill noted poor judgment but no prior record. County Atty. John J. Harvey prosecuted with defense by Atty. Robert M. York.
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