Investigators seize bookkeeper’s computer from Lilley law firm
Portland police have seized the work computer used by the late attorney Daniel G. Lilley’s former bookkeeper, who is accused in a lawsuit of siphoning more than $850,000 from his law firm, court...
View ArticleTopsham house where woman was hit with tire iron is well-known to police
TOPSHAM — The owner of the home where police say a 19-year-old Bath woman was assaulted with a tire iron Sunday is denying that he allows homeless people and drug addicts to stay there. Police say they...
View ArticleJay man allegedly beat girlfriend to death with baseball bat
AUBURN — A Jay man allegedly beat his girlfriend to death with a baseball bat and left a note accusing the woman of cheating on him with someone else. Those details emerged Thursday from a police...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel July 13 police log
IN ATHENS, Wednesday at 9:28 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Eaton Corner Road. IN CANAAN, Wednesday at 1:25 p.m., an odor investigation was conducted on Fitzsimmons Road. IN FAIRFIELD,...
View ArticleMassachusetts man sentenced to 7 years for role in Wells home invasion
A Massachusetts man convicted for his role in a home invasion in Wells was sentenced to more than seven years in prison during a hearing in U.S. District Court in Portland on Tuesday. Chief Judge Nancy...
View ArticleCase against man accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend in Oakland heads to...
AUGUSTA — Jeremy Clement, of Fairfield, accused of shooting and wounding his ex-girlfriend April 19 after kicking in a door to get inside her mother’s Oakland home, was in court Thursday to hear that...
View ArticleKennebec Journal July 13 police log
AUGUSTA Wednesday at 7 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Green Street. 7:24 a.m., a past burglary was reported on Mount Vernon Avenue. 8:05 a.m., traffic complaints were made on Eastern Avenue...
View ArticlePolice Facebook pages draw criticism for shaming suspects
BOSTON — A driver mows down six mailboxes, slurs her words and tells police she has a lizard in her bra. Throw in a wisecracking police officer, and what do you get? A flippant post on Facebook, along...
View ArticlePolice searched 2 water wells in probe of Fairfield woman’s 1976 disappearance
Maine State Police continue to follow up on leads in a case involving the 1976 disappearance of Pauline Rourke of Fairfield Center and have been excavating wells in central Maine in an attempt to find...
View ArticleDrug offense places Gardiner man back in federal custody
AUGUSTA — A Gardiner man pleaded guilty in state court Thursday to a felony drug offense that is likely to send him back to federal prison for years. Ricky Lee Sirois, 51, was on federal supervised...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel July 14 police log
IN BINGHAM, Thursday at 5:53 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Preble Street. IN DETROIT, Thursday at 5:05 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken on Main Street. IN EMBDEN, Thursday at 8:50...
View ArticleKennebec Journal July 14 police log
AUGUSTA Thursday at 7:55 a.m., there was a disabled vehicle on Cony Circle and Bangor Street. 8:04 a.m., a disturbance was reported on Water Street. 9:43 a.m., there was a traffic accident on Water...
View ArticleGarland man arrested after allegedly ramming police car, leading officers on...
MADISON — A Garland man was arrested Thursday and charged with multiple counts of theft and burglary for allegedly stealing a farm tractor from a Madison residence, ramming a stolen vehicle into an...
View ArticleSomerset County deputies involved in shooting on paid leave
EAST MADISON — Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster is down three deputies, including his second in command, following a deadly shoot out with an armed man who had already shot and killed three...
View ArticleDexter man sentenced to nearly three years in prison for drug conspiracy
A Dexter man was sentenced to 33 months in prison and three years of supervised release for conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute oxycodone and cocaine. Donald Vigue, 42, was...
View ArticleCommunity members gather at Skowhegan church after tragedy in Madison
SKOWHEGAN — A group of about 20 people were gathered at the Centenary United Methodist Church on Dr. Mann Road by 6:30 p.m. Friday. Some were community leaders, advocates and officials, and others were...
View ArticleSomerset County deputies involved in shooting on paid leave
EAST MADISON — Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster is down three deputies, including his second in command, after a deadly shootout with an armed man who had already shot and killed three people on...
View ArticleKennebec Journal July 15 police log
AUGUSTA Tuesday at 12:11 a.m., a Western Avenue caller reported criminal mischief. 12:22 p.m., a Cony Road caller reported suspicious activity. 12:32 p.m., one person was taken to MaineGeneral Medical...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel July 15 police log
IN ANSON, Friday at 1:50 p.m., harassment was reported on Four Square Mile Road. 5:49 p.m., threatening was reported on River Road. 9:46 p.m., loud noise was reported on Madison Street. 11:43 p.m.,...
View ArticleKennebec Courts July 6-12, 2017
AUGUSTA — Here is a list of cases closed July 6-12, 2017, in courts in Augusta and Waterville. Danielle L. Allen, 33, of Farmingdale, operating while license suspended or revoked April 4, 2016, in...
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