Two arrested on burglary charges
By David Harry
Staff Writer
Fall court dates have been scheduled for two men arrested on burglary and other charges in South Portland last Friday.
Eric White, 21, called a transient by police, and Portland resident Adam Rice, 27, remained in Cumberland County Jail this week after their initial appearances Monday in Cumberland County Superior Court in Portland.
South Portland Police Lt. Frank Clark said White and Rice were discovered trying to break into a locked common area of an apartment complex near 79 Ocean St. at about 4:15 a.m. on Aug. 20.
Police were responding to a call about two men creating a disturbance.
Clark said White and Rice were found in possession of construction and surveying equipment taken from a nearby truck, and checks and other items taken from a separate vehicle.
While detained, Clark said White threatened an alleged victim who was attempting to make a statement to police.
Both men are charged with motor vehicle burglary, receiving stolen property and possession of burglary tools. The counts of receiving stolen property are listed Class C because the items totaled more than $1,000.
White also was charged with Class B witness tampering for alleged use of threats and intimidation, Clark said.
A Superior Court clerk said White faces an Oct. 13 court date and Rice is scheduled to appear Nov. 23.
Staff Writer
Fall court dates have been scheduled for two men arrested on burglary and other charges in South Portland last Friday.
Eric White, 21, called a transient by police, and Portland resident Adam Rice, 27, remained in Cumberland County Jail this week after their initial appearances Monday in Cumberland County Superior Court in Portland.
South Portland Police Lt. Frank Clark said White and Rice were discovered trying to break into a locked common area of an apartment complex near 79 Ocean St. at about 4:15 a.m. on Aug. 20.
Police were responding to a call about two men creating a disturbance.
Clark said White and Rice were found in possession of construction and surveying equipment taken from a nearby truck, and checks and other items taken from a separate vehicle.
While detained, Clark said White threatened an alleged victim who was attempting to make a statement to police.
Both men are charged with motor vehicle burglary, receiving stolen property and possession of burglary tools. The counts of receiving stolen property are listed Class C because the items totaled more than $1,000.
White also was charged with Class B witness tampering for alleged use of threats and intimidation, Clark said.
A Superior Court clerk said White faces an Oct. 13 court date and Rice is scheduled to appear Nov. 23.
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