ORONO, Maine — An Augusta man was issued a summons for assault early Saturday morning after he punched two University of Maine students on campus.
UMaine spokesman Joe Carr said William Purington, 18, who is not a UMaine student, also was issued a summons for illegal possession of liquor by a minor by consumption after the 1 a.m. incident that occurred outside Knox Hall.
UMaine Public Safety Detective Sgt. Chris Gardner said a public safety officer arrived at the incident while he was on patrol in neighboring Oxford Hall. The officer saw Purington punch a male UMaine student in the face, and after the officer yelled to break up the fight, Purington took off running. The officer caught Purington near Androscoggin Hall.
The fight began when Purington approached the two students and asked whether they had cigarettes, according to Gardner. Purington became belligerent and an argument ensued, Gardner said. Purington reportedly had punched the other student before the UMaine officer observed the second attack.
Purington was given a criminal trespass notice to stay off the UMaine campus, Carr added. He was released after the officer issued the summons. (Jessica Bloch, BDN)