WATERFORD, Maine — Two Massachusetts men are under arrest today and at least two people are in the hospital following an assault among campers at Papoose Pond Resort and Campground in Waterford.
John O’Brien, 40, and Jonathan O’Brien, 18, a father and son from Billerica, Mass., were arrested at the popular campground at 700 Norway Road early Thursday morning by Maine State Police trooper Joseph Bureau. Both were charged with aggravated assault and assault.
Lt. Walter Grzyb of the Maine State Police said two groups of campers got into a fight late Wednesday night. Two campers were injured. William Powell, 43, of Farmington had serious facial injuries and was flown by LifeFlight to Central Maine Medical Center. Grzyb said Michael Chapman, 46, of Farmington was taken to Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway.
A spokesperson for CMMC said Powell was “in good condition” Thursday afternoon.
Grzyb said both victims were adult males from Maine. He said there were more people involved than the two charged and the two victims, and that more charges might be coming as state police investigate the incident.
A guard at the Oxford County Jail said both suspects are being held on $50,000 cash bail.
The well-known site is a family campground with enforced quiet hours that begin at 11 p.m., according to its website. Violators who refuse to cooperate are evicted and banned from the campground.
Campground personnel had no comment Thursday morning.
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Bath salts
These 2 get a 50k bail and they didn’t do as much damage as the Howland 4 did and they got a 10k bail…go figure.
because there from out of state.
I hear ya but 10k for giving someone 80 fractures in their face, plus eye socket was out not to mention all the teeth out of the vitums mouth???
oh i agree with ya its crazy the way the system works . or doesnt work i should say.
exactly!
That’s because bail is to ensure the accused come to court and since these two are from out of state, the likely hood of them skipping court is much greater than four locals.
The DA or the judge in southern Maine should be relocated to Bangor area.
Mass. Holes
Lots of fussing and fighting these days.
People from Mass being loud and disrespectful?
“Daddy, when I grow up (and my ears fold back a bit), I’m gonna be just like you. Pass me another beer, will ya?”
Good to see the bonding between a loving father & his devoted son @ a “family campground.”
the state shud ban all mass holes from coming here