2 men arrested following reports of gunshots near Fort Kent schools Friday

Alejandro Ochoa, 31, and Orlin Flores-Vargas, 23, both of Fort Kent were arrested
Fort Kent police say they responded to calls reporting gunshots in the downtown area near...
Fort Kent police say they responded to calls reporting gunshots in the downtown area near local schools and businesses Friday morning.(Storyblocks)
Published: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:29 AM EDT
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FORT KENT, Maine (WABI) - Police say two men are now in custody after reports of gunfire caused schools in Fort Kent to close for the day Friday.

Alejandro Ochoa, 31, and Orlin Flores-Vargas, 23, both of Fort Kent were arrested and charged with felony reckless conduct with a firearm.

Fort Kent police say they responded to calls reporting gunshots in the downtown area near local schools and businesses around 6 a.m.

The decision to cancel school was a mutual one between Fort Kent police and the superintendent.

No injuries were reported.

The investigation continues.

**UPDATE**UPDATE**UPDATE** The investigation continued throughout the day, probable cause was developed and arrest...

Posted by Fort Kent Police Department on Friday, March 24, 2023