Maine Man Charged for Allegedly Breaking Into A Neighbor's House

A Maine man is facing charges after police say he violated a protection order by breaking into a neighbor's home.

46-Year-Old Maine Man Faces Multiple Charges for Topsham Incident

Topsham Police say Barry Lubee, 46, was arrested on the following charges:

Burglary
Criminal mischief
Criminal trespass
Violation of a protection order
Violation of conditions of release

He was transported to the Two Bridges Jail without the possibility of bail.

Police Say the Topsham Man Allegedly Broke Into a Neighbor's Home

The charges stem from an incident reported at approximately 2:00 p.m. Tuesday on Foreside Road in Topsham. Police Officers responded to a report of a protection order violation. When they arrived, they learned Lubee allegedly broke into a neighbor's home, violating the protection order. He fled the scene after being confronted by one of the home's occupants.

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Foreside Road Was Closed Down for a Time Due to the Ongoing Investigation

Out of a concern for public safety, police closed off that portion of Foreside Road to traffic and set up a perimeter around Mr. Lubee's house. They obtained a search warrant for the residence but, at approximately 5:00, learned that the suspect had been transported from his home moments before officers arrived. Foreside Road was reopened to traffic while officers obtained a warrant for Lubee's arrest.

About a half hour later, Barry Lubee was taken into custody by the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office and transported to the Topsham Police Department.

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