Acton man arrested in domestic violence case
An Acton man was arrested Tuesday by York County Sheriff’s deputies after they determined that the suspect, who had been involved in a prior domestic violence incident at a woman’s home, was prohibited...
View ArticlePolice to target those who break laws that protect cyclists and pedestrians
A driver gives a wide berth Tuesday to a group of cyclists on a narrow, winding stretch near Pond Cove in Cape Elizabeth. A dozen Maine law enforcement agencies will be stepping up patrols to ensure...
View ArticleSkowhegan teenager charged with arson after cars set on fire
A 15-year-old Skowhegan boy has been charged in connection with four car fires that were set early Monday morning in Skowhegan, according to a news release from Maine State Police. The Office of the...
View ArticleWindham man pleads guilty to exploiting elderly neighbor
A Windham man pleaded guilty to financial exploitation charges Wednesday morning, just before his trial in Cumberland County Superior Court was due to start. Theodore Thomes changed his plea to guilty...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel June 14 police log
IN BENTON, Tuesday at 2:03 p.m., threatening was reported on Albion Road. IN CANAAN, Tuesday at 3:50 p.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Park Drive. 11:03 p.m., suspicious activity was...
View ArticleKennebec Journal June 14 police log
AUGUSTA Tuesday at 8:01 a.m., there was a traffic accident on Western Avenue. 9:59 a.m., traffic complaints were made on Washington Street. 10:23 a.m., traffic complaints were made on Mount Vernon...
View ArticleSkowhegan man charged with possession of child porn
SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan police arrested a local man Tuesday on six felony counts of possession of child pornography. Police, along with agents from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and an...
View ArticleHope woman charged with manslaughter in fatal crash
A Hope woman was indicted this week on two counts of manslaughter stemming from a fatal head-on crash in Woolwich in January. Danielle R. Ward, 34, was indicted by the Sagadahoc County grand jury on...
View ArticleJury convicts northern Maine man of brutal killing
HOULTON — A jury has returned a guilty verdict for a 20-year-old man accused of a brutal killing in Houlton. WAGM-TV reported that Reginald Dobbins was convicted Wednesday of murdering Keith Suitter....
View ArticleMaine State Police arrest driver for going 139 mph on I-95
A driver from New Jersey who was clocked on radar going 139 mph on Interstate 95 in Sidney was sentenced to 48 hours in jail and fined $300, Maine State Police said Wednesday. Sang Yook, 64, was...
View ArticleKennebec Journal June 15 police log
AUGUSTA Wednesday at 7:42 a.m., a disabled vehicle was reported on Memorial Bridge and Cony Circle. 8:32 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Memorial Bridge. 8:59 a.m., motor vehicle theft was...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel June 15 police log
IN ANSON, Wednesday at 7:34 p.m., trespassing was reported on Front Street. IN ATHENS, Wednesday at 2:23 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken on North Road. IN CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Wednesday at 1:20...
View ArticleSkowhegan arson suspect to undergo mental health evaluation
SKOWHEGAN — A 15-year-old Skowhegan boy charged in connection with four car fires that were set early Monday morning in Skowhegan is being held in juvenile detention as he awaits a mental health...
View ArticleBuxton man sentenced to 20 years for drug, firearms crimes
Dale Pinkham A Buxton man will serve 20 years in prison following convictions for conspiracy to distribute heroin, conspiracy to possess stolen firearms, and attempted witness tampering. Dale Pinkham,...
View ArticlePresque Isle man killed in shootout with police in New Hampshire
A Presque Isle man wanted in connection with a sexual assault investigation was shot and killed by pursuing officers after a 40-mile chase Thursday night through two states. Michael Brown, 40, died of...
View ArticleBail granted for Farmington man accused of murdering infant son 38 years ago
A Superior Court judge took the unusual step Friday of granting bail to a Farmington man charged with murdering his infant son 38 years ago. In setting bail at $10,000 cash or $100,000 surety, Justice...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel June 16 police log
IN CANAAN, Thursday at 11:38 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Ella Gerald Road. 1:50 p.m., threatening was reported on Main Street. 4:50 p.m., wires were reported down on Nelson Hill Road. IN...
View ArticleKennebec Journal June 16 police log
AUGUSTA Thursday at 10:27 a.m., harassment was reported on Boothby Street. 1:01 p.m., a traffic hazard was reported on Water and Laurel streets. 1:39 p.m., harassment was reported on Spruce Street....
View ArticleWinslow man facing aggravated assault charges
AUGUSTA — A Winslow man found squatting in March at a shuttered Tim Hortons in Waterville is being held in lieu of $250,000 bail because of an allegation that he attacked a woman Thursday in Winslow,...
View ArticleState police investigating fatal shooting of man, 41, in West Gardiner
State police are investigating the shooting death early Saturday morning of a Chelsea resident outside a West Gardiner home. The shooting, which took the life of James Haskell, 41, took place off...
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