Morning Sentinel April 18 police log
IN ANSON, Sunday at 10:05 p.m., a report of an auto theft was investigated on Gray Road. IN CANAAN, Monday at 12:30 a.m., a report of threatening was investigated on Hill Road. IN CARRABASSETT VALLEY,...
View ArticleWoman allegedly steals car at Augusta Wal-Mart, ditches it at Hollywood Casino
AUGUSTA — A woman turned herself in to police Monday morning, saying she had stolen a car from a Wal-Mart parking lot the previous day and driven it to Portland and Bangor before leaving it at...
View ArticleKennebec Journal April 18 police log
AUGUSTA Sunday at 10:19 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on West River Road and Route 3 West. 10:57 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Cony Street. 11:34 a.m., a well-being check was...
View ArticleMount Vernon man to serve six years in federal prison for 2 pharmacy robberies
A Mount Vernon man who drove the getaway vehicle for Rite-Aid pharmacy robberies last year in Augusta and Gardiner was sentenced Tuesday to serve six years in federal prison. The sentence for Steven C....
View ArticleAugusta man facing murder charges pleads not guilty to car break-ins
AUGUSTA — A city man being held on charges of murder pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a separate indictment charging him with 16 counts of burglary and theft in connection with crimes that occurred before...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel April 19 police log
IN ANSON, Monday at 3:05 p.m., a report of a theft was investigated on Arnolds Lane. 8:22 p.m., a warning was issued after a report of suspicious activity on North Road. 10:28 p.m., a warning was...
View ArticleMount Vernon man to serve six years in federal prison for 2 pharmacy robberies
A Mount Vernon man who drove the getaway vehicle during Rite Aid pharmacy robberies last year in Augusta and Gardiner was sentenced Tuesday to serve six years in federal prison. The sentence for Steven...
View ArticleAugusta, Chelsea men sentenced on heroin trafficking charges
AUGUSTA — A city man pleaded guilty Tuesday to two counts of unlawful trafficking in heroin and was sentenced to an initial 18 months in jail, with an additional 4 1/2 years suspended. Steven N. Smith,...
View ArticleKennebec Journal April 19 police log
AUGUSTA Monday at 7:48 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Civic Center Drive. 10:16 a.m., theft was reported on Civic Center Drive. 11:23 a.m., criminal threatening was reported on Outlet Road....
View ArticleKennebec inmate on work detail in Augusta accused of escape
AUGUSTA — A Canton woman with a history of stealing vehicles now is accused of running away from a specialty jail program aimed at helping people deal with criminal behavior and addiction. Nicole M....
View ArticleGardiner fire was set intentionally, investigators say
A fire that damaged a Gardiner duplex and displaced its only tenant Monday night was set intentionally, investigators have determined. The fire at 12 Highland Ave. was reported around 11:30 p.m. and...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel April 20 police log
IN CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Tuesday at 2:49 a.m., a traffic accident was reported on Carrabassett Drive. IN FAIRFIELD, Tuesday at 10:33 a.m., a report of vandalism was investigated on Davis Road. 1:05...
View ArticleKennebec Journal April 20 police log
AUGUSTA Tuesday at 1:06 p.m., a mental health and well-being check was performed on Sparrow Drive. 1:22 p.m., theft was reported on Medical Center Parkway. 1:31 p.m., needles were recovered on...
View ArticleKennebec Journal April 21 police log
AUGUSTA Wednesday at 9:44 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Whitten Road. 11:32 a.m., property was recovered on Western Avenue. 11:42 a.m., disorderly conduct was reported on Winthrop Street....
View ArticleMorning Sentinel April 21 police log
IN BINGHAM, Wednesday at 10:43 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Main Street. IN CANAAN, Wednesday at 12:23 p.m., a complaint was investigated on McGovern Drive. 9:54 p.m., a report of a...
View ArticleJurors split ranks on verdict in domestic violence charge
AUGUSTA — A superior court justice declared a mistrial in a domestic violence case Thursday after two jurors said they found a Waterville man not guilty, even though the foreman had announced a guilty...
View ArticleMount Vernon man pleads guilty to receiving stolen property for drinking...
AUGUSTA — A Mount Vernon man sentenced Tuesday to six years in federal prison for his roles in pharmacy robberies in Augusta and Gardiner pleaded guilty Thursday at the Capital Judicial Center to theft...
View ArticleJason Cote’s lawyers file motion to withdraw from case
The two attorneys representing Jason Cote, who was convicted in February of beating a Detroit man to death in 2013, have asked to withdraw from the case. Court-appointed attorneys Stephen Smith, the...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel April 22 cops log
IN ANSON, Thursday at 6:53 p.m., a fire was reported on Madison Street. 7:45 p.m., a fire was reported on Spencer Road. 22:45 p.m., an automobile theft was reported on Four Mile Square Road. IN BENTON,...
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