Fairfield Police responded to a report of a missing 4-year-old child on Main Street early Saturday morning, June 27, and quickly located the child in Waterville after an intensive search.
A 37-year-old Waterville man has been arrested on serious felony charges.
At approximately 1:57 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence on Main Street for the missing child report. After an initial search of the home failed to locate the youngster, authorities requested additional resources, including more officers, K-9 units, and the Fire Department.
Investigators developed information that led them to a residence in Waterville, where the child was safely located. The child was transported to a local hospital for precautionary medical evaluation.
Brandon Phair, 37, of Waterville, was taken into custody at the Waterville residence. He was transported to the Somerset County Jail and charged with Kidnapping (Class B) and Criminal Restraint (Class C). Bail was set at $500,000 cash.
Police stated that additional charges are anticipated as the investigation continues.
Authorities noted that while Phair was known to one of the residents at the Fairfield home, he is not related to the child.
The case remains under active investigation.
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