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Bath Man Accused of Firing Rifle in Residential Neighborhood in Belgrade

Edward TomicBy Edward TomicJuly 1, 2025Updated:July 2, 2025No Comments1 Min Read1K Views
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A Bath man was arrested on Saturday after allegedly firing a rifle multiple times in a residential area in Belgrade.

According to Maine State Police, shortly after 5 p.m. on Saturday, troopers responded to the area of Chandler Road and Point Road in Belgrade for reports of a man armed with a rifle.

The man reportedly had been yelling and firing the rifle multiple times in close proximity to residences in the area.

Police located and arrested 41-year-old William Bamford of Bath. He was taken to the Kennebec County Jail.

Bamford has been charged with reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, aggravated trafficking of a Schedule W drug, theft by unauthorized taking, discharging a firearm near a dwelling and violating conditions of release.

Maine State Police say no property damage or injuries have yet been reported in connection to the incident.

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Edward Tomic is a reporter for The Maine Wire based in Southern Maine. He grew up near Boston, Massachusetts and is a graduate of Boston University. He can be reached at [email protected]

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