Maine Man Allegedly Fired a Rifle Near Belgrade Homes

A Maine man is facing multiple charges for allegedly firing a rifle near residential homes in Belgrade.

Maine Man is Accused of Firing a Rifle Near Homes in Belgrade

William Bamford, 41, of Bath, was arrested just after 5 p.m. on Saturday, after police received multiple reports of a man yelling and firing a rifle close to homes in the neighborhood of Chandler and Point Roads. There's no word on why Bamford was allegedly firing the gun.

Maine Man Faces Multiple Charges for Allegedly Firing a Rifle Near Homes

When Maine State Police Troopers arrived, they took Bamford into custody. He's now facing the following charges:

Reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon
Aggravated trafficking of Schedule W drugs
Theft by unauthorized taking
Discharging a firearm near a dwelling
Violating a condition of release

Bamford was taken to the Kennebec County Jail.

Maine Department of Public Safety Spokesperson Shannon Moss says there have been no reports of property damage or injuries.

Officials say it took a coordinated effort between multiple agencies to resolve the situation while also keeping the public safe.

Maine State Police Hope to Hear From Anyone with Information About the Rifle Incident

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has relevant information is asked to contact Trooper David Wicks of the Central Field Troop by calling 207-624-7076.

We'll update this story as more details become available.

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