ELLSWORTH, Maine — The man who led multiple law enforcement agencies on an hours-long manhunt through Washington County is expected to make his first court appearance on Monday, June 10.
James Berube is accused of committing a series of crimes, then stealing a pick-up truck in Ellsworth. Berube led police on a car chase before ditching the car and escaping into the woods in the town of Trenton.
An official with the Maine State Fire Marshal's office says Berube faces charges of arson, burglary, and aggravated assault. The officials say Berube set at least one fire in Washington County early Sunday morning. It was to the Indian Township food pantry.
Multiple law enforcement agencies, including K9 and helicopter units, spent hours searching for Berube before capturing him near a local Dysart's.
Berube is expected to appear before a judge at Hancock County Courthouse at 1 pm on Monday, June 10.