Lubec Home Invasion

On Wednesday evening, April 27, 2011, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint from a Lubec resident reporting a residential burglary and assault. The male victim required medical attention and was transported to the Down East Community Hospital where he was treated and released.

Through the investigation two male suspects were arrested in connection with this incident. James Fitzgerald, 40, or Ellsworth and Michael Blanch, 35, of Silver Springs, Florida were each charged with Class B Burglary. More charges are expected in connection with the incident.

The suspects were transported to the Washington County Jail and bail was set at $5,000 cash. Arraignments are set for June 27, 2011 in Machias Superior Court for both suspects.

Deputy Keith York of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office is the investigating officer and he was assisted at the scene by Sheriff Donnie Smith, Sgt. Richard Rolfe, Deputy Ryan Allen and Down East EMS.

Sheriff Donnie Smith



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