Body found in burned tent near I-295 in South Portland
The unidentifiable remains of a man’s burned body were found inside a tent at a homeless campsite in woods in South Portland off I-295 just after 4 a.m. Monday, according to state fire officials. A...
View ArticleArson blamed in fires that destroy 6 tractor-trailer rigs at 2 sites in Maine
The state Fire Marshal’s Office has launched an arson investigation into coordinated, nearly simultaneous fires Sunday night that destroyed six trucks and damaged two others at two facilities belonging...
View ArticleTense Black Lives hearing ends in turmoil as judge suddenly withdraws from case
A court hearing for 17 Black Lives Matter protesters arrested last summer was cut short Monday when the presiding judge unexpectedly recused himself at the request of a defense attorney. Justice Paul...
View ArticleBurnham neighbors on edge in wake of woman’s ‘bizarre’ death
BURNHAM — Residents in this small town are anxiously waiting for police to reveal what they know about the “bizarre” circumstances leading to Joyce Wood’s death early Sunday after an intruder entered...
View ArticlePolice: Man wearing ‘skull face mask’ tried to burglarize Sidney store, rob...
Maine State police are investigating an attempted burglary and armed robbery early Sunday morning that were reportedly committed by the same person who appeared to be wearing a skull face mask and a...
View ArticleAthens man crashes truck into ditch, arrested on third drunken driving charge
An Athens man with two previous convictions of drunken driving was arrested Sunday on a charge of operating under the influence after crashing into a ditch in Harmony, according to Somerset County...
View ArticlePolice: Man with ‘skull face mask’ tried to burglarize Sidney store, rob man...
Maine State Police are investigating an attempted burglary and an armed robbery early Sunday morning that they think were committed by the same person, who appeared to be wearing a skull face mask and...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel April 3 police log
IN BINGHAM, Monday at 3:48 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Murray Street. IN CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Sunday at 6:36 a.m., a road hazard was reported on Carrabassett Drive. 11:53 a.m.,...
View ArticleMan arrested after weekend robbery of Portland theater
A man robbed the Nickelodeon Cinema in downtown Portland on Saturday and police arrested a suspect shortly after, charging him with the robbery. On Saturday evening, a man handed a cashier at the...
View ArticleKennebec Journal April 3 police log
AUGUSTA Sunday at 11:03 a.m., criminal trespassing was reported on Civic Center Drive. 12:32 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Washington Street. 1:19 p.m., a well-being check was performed on Gage...
View ArticleMaine lobsterman denied bail in federal manslaughter case
A lobsterman from Cushing will remain jailed until his manslaughter trial despite an impassioned plea to have him released to the custody and supervision of his parents. U.S. Magistrate Judge John Rich...
View ArticleBipartisan bill seeks rights for the victims of violent crime in Maine
AUGUSTA – A pair of State House leaders said Tuesday they want to advance a bill that would change Maine’s constitution to provide for the rights of victims of crime. The bill, co-sponsored by Senate...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel April 4 police log
IN ALBION, Monday at 8:13 p.m., theft was reported on Taylor Road. IN ANSON, Monday at 1:06 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Wilson Street. IN ATHENS, Monday at 4:25 p.m., trees were reported down...
View ArticlePortland responds to 8 suspected overdoses in about 24 hours
Portland police and EMTs responded to eight suspected drug overdoses in a roughly 24-hour period between Sunday and Monday, police said Tuesday. The suspected overdoses were not fatal, and most of the...
View ArticleKennebec Journal April 4 police log
AUGUSTA Monday at 10:29 a.m., criminal mischief was reported on Mount Vernon Avenue. 12:19 p.m., a well-being check was performed on Western Avenue. 12:41 p.m., disorderly conduct was reported on...
View ArticleWestbrook tax collector who stole $118,000 is sentenced to 6 months
A former tax collector for the city of Westbrook was sentenced to six months in prison and three years of supervised release for embezzling $118,000 from the city, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said...
View ArticlePittston machete attack convict loses appeal
Serving life in prison for a 2008 machete attack in Pittston that nearly killed a 10-year-old girl and her father, Daniel Fortune apparently has exhausted his chances for an appeal in the case. The...
View ArticleSouth Paris woman pleads to buying gun for felon who died in shootout
A South Paris woman pleaded guilty Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Portland to transferring a firearm to a felon, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. Stephanie Knightly, 50, bought a pistol in...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel April 5 police log
IN BURNHAM, Tuesday at 3:29 p.m., an assault was reported on Troy Road. IN CLINTON, Tuesday at 8:31 a.m., theft was reported on River Road. IN DETROIT, Tuesday at 7:22 p.m., a harassment complaint was...
View ArticleKennebec Journal April 5 police log
AUGUSTA Tuesday at 8:33 a.m., a mental health and well-being check was performed on Stone Street. 9:34 a.m., criminal threatening was reported on Stanley Street. 12:23 p.m., needles were recovered on...
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