Bangor Police arrested a 41-year-old Brewer woman Wednesday evening, June 3, after she allegedly entered a Union Street residence while children were home alone, prompting a burglary report.
At approximately 5:44pm, on June 3, Officer Sam Ellis responded to the home on Union Street for a reported burglary in progress. Upon arrival, officers located Rachel Gardner of Brewer wandering in the backyard. She appeared impaired, according to police.
Officer Ellis, who had previous contact with Gardner earlier that same day for impairment and indecent conduct, spoke with the children inside the residence. They reported that Gardner first attempted to enter through the basement. When one of the children opened the door to investigate, Gardner walked into the home. The children then went upstairs to hide and called police.
A search of Gardner prior to her arrest turned up suspected methamphetamine, which was seized and later tested positive. Gardner was taken into custody and transported to the Penobscot County Jail.
The incident remains under investigation by the Bangor Police Department.
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