Lee man charged after shooting report spurs chase
12/1/08 | 3 comments
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Lee man charged after shooting report spurs chase


By Nok-Noi Ricker
BDN Staff

A 38-year-old Lee man was arrested after he reportedly shot off a gun while visiting a relative who lives in Springfield and then tried to run from police.

Neighbors of the relative on Old Winn Road called police after hearing the gunshot around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, said Maine State Police Trooper Barry Meserve. When law enforcement officers arrived, Hazen Shaw reportedly tried to drive away.

Shaw drove away, pursued by Meserve, until he reached a roadblock set up by the Maine Warden Service at the intersection with Town Line Road. Shaw drove into a ditch trying to evade the roadblock. As police surrounded Shaw’s vehicle, he allegedly continued to try to escape and in the process hit two vehicles blocking his car. Shaw eventually was captured by police about a half-hour after the incident initially was reported.

Meserve said police found a sawed-off shotgun in Shaw’s vehicle.

Shaw was charged with evading police and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, and he also faces a federal firearms charge for possessing a sawed-off shotgun. He was taken to Penobscot County Jail, where he remained Sunday evening. (Nok-Noi Ricker, BDN)

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Residents in Clifton, Eddington and Brewer may have witnessed a couple pushing their belongings down Route 9 in two carts over the weekend, and those living south of Brewer may see them along roadways in coming days.

The couple, who were identified by police as Christopher “Jim” James, 58, and Rebecca Yunk, 38, have no listed address, but reportedly came to Maine from Miami and entered the state in late October or early November heading to Calais.

They declined to comment on Sunday about where they were heading, but an Eddington woman said she was told they were heading back to Florida. (Nok-Noi Ricker, BDN)

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On 12/1/08 at 5:35 AM, cnabas wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

This couple has been pushing their carts up Rt.9 for about a month.You have already done a somewhat bad guy article on them in the past.They are very pleasant to talk to.Cut them some slack!

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On 12/1/08 at 6:41 AM, friendly wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

These folks have harmlessly, and quite exhaustively, walked and pushed their way along Route 9. They are clean, intelligent, and have done nothing wrong. They are safety conscious and don't ask for anything, including handouts. I have passed them several times and have offered help. They were more concerned about my safety than their own plight. I would worry more about the conduct of the man in the above article than that of these two hearty travellers. Except for their belongings being a sight, they are no different than any other individuals who for their own reasons take to the roads under human power. Some hike the AT. Others climb the Precipice or Kilimanjaro or Everest--all very strenuous undertakings, but no one questions them. I applaud Mr James and Ms Yunk. Let them be, BDN. Now, as for Mr. Shaw... His behavior is alarming and this isn't the only strange conduct out of him in recent days. Consider that this same man very recently ran over (with a vehicle) his common law wife who still remains hospitalized from her injuries. Try some real reporting and some actual investigation!

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On 12/1/08 at 4:35 PM, Silverado wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

I took the oppurtunity to stop and talk to these people one day last week. They probably are more intelligent(certainly than I) than most of the people who are writing and talking about them. I offered to get them supplies at the nearest store and all they wanted was some water & sardines. They were very pleasant to talk to and very appreciative of my hospitality. Before I left, I gave them each a hug and prayed with them. My thoughts were if only I could be so content then maybe I would'nt have to work my tail off. Just think about it (less payments) and I could help alot of people in need. I pray that God will put His protective hands about them and allow them a safe journey.

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