Man accused of pouring windshield washer fluid inside popular Maine diner
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Published: Aug. 7, 2023 at 12:26 PM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - A man suspected of pouring windshield washer fluid over chairs and tables inside a popular Maine diner has been arrested.
Officials say a Edwell Gethers walked into Becky’s Diner on Saturday and poured the fluid on several chairs, tables, a baby seat booster and several cups and mugs.
Portland Police say Gethers had just been arrested for a previous incident at a Starbucks on Commercial Street.
According to authorities, in that incident Gethers was bothering customers and was causing a disturbance. Gethers allegedly refused to identify himself but was taken into custody after authorities talked with sidewalk vendors.
Gethers faces the following charges:
- Failure to provide a correct name, address, or date of birth
- Indecent conduct
- Violating conditions of release
- Burglary
- Reckless conduct
- Theft by unauthorized taking
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