Nov. 18 and 19, Wiscasset Police Department responded to two significant incidents in the downtown area.

Tuesday morning, Nov. 18, Wiscasset Police received a report of a burglary at Water Street Kitchen & Bar. A window on the back side of the building had been broken to gain entry. Liquor and a small amount of petty cash were taken.

On Wednesday evening, Nov. 19, officers responded to a report of an armed residential burglary, robbery, and assault on Lincoln Street. Wiscasset Police Department was assisted at the scene by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Brunswick Police Department (K-9 Unit). A search of the area did not result in locating the suspect at that time.

Investigations into both incidents continued through Wednesday night and throughout the day on Thursday, Nov. 20.

Based on the suspect description and evidence collected at the scenes, investigators were confident they had identified the suspect involved in both crimes.

At about 6 p.m., Wiscasset Police Department, assisted by the Maine State Police, conducted a bail check at 226 Old Sheepscot Road in Wiscasset. During the check, officers discovered evidence related to both incidents. 

The residence was secured, and a search warrant was applied for and granted. In the early morning hours of Nov. 21, a search warrant was executed, and additional evidence was collected.

Luke Stinson-Freeman, 19, of Wiscasset was taken into custody without incident. He was transported to Wiscasset Police Department for further investigation and later taken to Two Bridges Regional Jail.

He has been charged with the following offenses:

Water Street Kitchen & Bar Incident: Burglary, Criminal Mischief, Theft, Violation of Conditions of Release

Lincoln Street Incident: Robbery, Burglary, Unlawful Sexual Touching, Criminal Threatening with a Dangerous Weapon, Threatening Display of a Weapon, Violating Conditions of Release

These incidents came to quick resolution due to the collaborated efforts and quick response of all agencies involved. We were assisted by the Maine State Police, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, and Brunswick Police Department (K-9 Unit).

All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

If you have any information related to these incidents, please contact Wiscasset Police Department at 207-882-8202.