Oakland man accused of kidnapping has initial court appearance
AUGUSTA — An Oakland man charged with two counts of kidnapping had his initial court appearance today.
Brian Charette is also charged with eluding an officer after allegedly leading police on a chase through Waterville following the alleged kidnapping.
Judge Sean Ociepka, who presided over the hearing, said that Charette had violated his bail conditions in the past, and raised the cash bail amount from $5,000 to $10,000.
“A $5,000 cash bail requirement is low in my consideration, with all of these new felony allegations that are pending, in addition to the prior existing case — as well as Mr. Charette’s criminal history,” said Ociepka.
Charette entered a not guilty plea for the charges, and is currently being held at Kennebec County Jail.
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