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A Seacoast man who has been arrested 153 times was arrested again in Maine.
Paul Baldwin, 49, has an extensive criminal history in Portsmouth, N.H, and was released 12 days ago after completing a one-year sentence at the Rockingham County Jail.
Baldwin is now facing a felony theft charge out of Kittery, where, police said, he stole two 18-packs and a 12-pack of beer from a convenience store.
Police said Baldwin and another man were sitting on a rock across the street from the store drinking the beer when they were spotted by a passing cruiser.
"We were able to determine that this individual was arrested 153 times that I'm aware of," said Chief Edward Strong. "Through his record, he uses several aliases. He's been arrested under different names."
According to authorities, Baldwin's arrest record dates back to the 1980s, but Stone said this is the first time Kittery police had contact with him.
"In such a short period of time, I've never seen an individual arrested this many times," Stone said. "I've been here 32 years, and I've never seen anyone with an arrest record this long."
Baldwin lists a Portsmouth address, and that's where the majority of contacts with police have come.
"I can tell you we're very familiar with Mr. Baldwin," said Portsmouth Capt. Corey MacDonald. "Based on his recent arrest in Maine, we may have some additional charges we may be bringing forward."
MacDonald said the additional charges could include suspended fines tied to his most recent jail term for simple assault.
Authorities said this type of repeat offender is a drain on the police, court and corrections systems.
"We don't deal with many people this often," MacDonald said. "When you look at people who have reoccurring contact with law enforcement, you start to look at the strain it has on our resources just to deal with them over and over again."
Baldwin is being held at the York County Jail and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 9.
Paul Baldwin, 49, has an extensive criminal history in Portsmouth, N.H, and was released 12 days ago after completing a one-year sentence at the Rockingham County Jail.
Baldwin is now facing a felony theft charge out of Kittery, where, police said, he stole two 18-packs and a 12-pack of beer from a convenience store.
Police said Baldwin and another man were sitting on a rock across the street from the store drinking the beer when they were spotted by a passing cruiser.
"We were able to determine that this individual was arrested 153 times that I'm aware of," said Chief Edward Strong. "Through his record, he uses several aliases. He's been arrested under different names."
According to authorities, Baldwin's arrest record dates back to the 1980s, but Stone said this is the first time Kittery police had contact with him.
"In such a short period of time, I've never seen an individual arrested this many times," Stone said. "I've been here 32 years, and I've never seen anyone with an arrest record this long."
Baldwin lists a Portsmouth address, and that's where the majority of contacts with police have come.
"I can tell you we're very familiar with Mr. Baldwin," said Portsmouth Capt. Corey MacDonald. "Based on his recent arrest in Maine, we may have some additional charges we may be bringing forward."
MacDonald said the additional charges could include suspended fines tied to his most recent jail term for simple assault.
Authorities said this type of repeat offender is a drain on the police, court and corrections systems.
"We don't deal with many people this often," MacDonald said. "When you look at people who have reoccurring contact with law enforcement, you start to look at the strain it has on our resources just to deal with them over and over again."
Baldwin is being held at the York County Jail and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 9.
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