Convicted Anson murderer Robert Nelson asks court to set him free
An Anson man convicted of murdering another man during a 2009 drug deal is asking a federal court to release him from prison on grounds that the evidence presented at his trial was insufficient — his...
View ArticleDetective Sgt. Bill Bonney to be Waterville deputy police chief
WATERVILLE — Detective Sgt. William Bonney has been named deputy chief of the Waterville Police Department, replacing Charles Rumsey, who leaves Tuesday to become chief of the Cumberland Police...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel May 28 police log
IN ANSON, Friday at 10:17 a.m., trespassing was reported on Hilton Hill Road. 5:52 p.m., an assault was reported on River Road. Saturday at 8:39 a.m., mischief was reported on Beane Street. 8:39 a.m.,...
View ArticleKennebec Journal May 28 police log
AUGUSTA Friday at 9:48 a.m., a 53-year-old Manchester man was stopped on Western Avenue and issued a summons charging him with operating under the influence. 2:32 p.m., a report of drug offenses was...
View ArticleTires slashed, mailboxes destroyed in three Somerset County towns
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office is investigating more than 20 cases of vandalism and mischief that occurred early Saturday in Madison, Norridgewock and Anson and included slashed tires and damaged...
View ArticleSomerset court for April 11-17, 2016
SKOWHEGAN — The following cases were closed April 11-17, 2016, in Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court. Diane D. Aldrich, 61, of Windham, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer...
View ArticleSomerset County court April 18-24, 2016
SKOWHEGAN — The following cases were closed April 18-24, 2016, in Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court. Zacheriah A. Adams, 25, of Smithfield, domestic violence assault Aug. 3,...
View ArticleKennebec County courts May 19-25, 2016
AUGUSTA — Here is a list from the Capital Judicial Center of cases closed May 19-25, 2016, in Augusta and Waterville courts: Latia L. Abbott, 20, of Augusta, operating vehicle without a license April...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel May 29 police log
IN ANSON, Saturday at 4:49 p.m., mischief was reported on Smith Road. 9:50 p.m., a theft was reported on Union Street. IN CANAAN, Saturday at 7:22 p.m., trees were reported down on Hartland Road....
View ArticleKennebec Journal May 29 police log
AUGUSTA Saturday at 2:38 p.m., a rescue unit took one person to MaineGeneral Medical Center after a caller from Glenridge Drive reported an overdose. Police also investigated the incident. 3:37 p.m.,...
View ArticleKennebec Journal May 30 police log
AUGUSTA Sunday at 10:07 a.m., a Granite Street caller reported recovering property. 1:42 p.m., a 30-year-old Augusta man was charged with theft by unauthorized taking or transfer following a report of...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel May 30 police log
IN CANAAN, Sunday at 9:45 a.m., a past burglary was investigated on Hubbard Road. 5:19 p.m., a complaint was investigated on Hill Road. 7:09 p.m., a report of trespassing was investigated on Main...
View ArticleKennebec Journal May 31 police log
AUGUSTA Monday at 12:48 p.m., theft was reported on University Drive. 12:57 p.m., traffic light problems were reported on Whitten Road. 1:29 p.m., a disturbance was reported on Sturgis Lane. 4:23 p.m.,...
View ArticleFairfield man charged with unlawful sexual contact
A Fairfield man was scheduled for arraignment Tuesday afternoon after he was arrested early Sunday morning on charges of unlawful sexual contact. Michael F. Stewart Jr., 36, was arrested in Fairfield...
View ArticleFour charged in Somerset County crime spree
Three men and a juvenile are facing aggravated criminal mischief charges after a crime spree that included more than 30 incidents of vandalism in Anson, Madison and Norridgewock over the weekend. The...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel May 31 police log
IN ANSON, Monday at 3:56 p.m., a report of mischief was investigated on Oak Street. IN AVON, Friday at 10:25 p.m., an assault was reported on Avon Valley Road. IN BENTON, Monday at 7:06 p.m., a report...
View ArticleMaine Marine Patrol kicks into gear for summer boating season
The start of boating season is a celebratory time for many Mainers. But tempted as boat owners might be to dust off their vessels and hit the state’s waterways without a second thought, authorities are...
View ArticleFrom Ayla to cornfield chases: Charles Rumsey reflects on 21 years with...
WATERVILLE — Ask Deputy Chief Charles Rumsey to cite a case he has worked on in the last 21 years on the Waterville Police Department that stands out for him, and without hesitation he mentions Ayla...
View ArticleWilton fatal shooting victim identified as New Sharon man
Michael Reis, 24, of New Sharon was shot and killed in the driveway of a Wilton home, Maine State Police said Wednesday morning, but released few other details. Lt. Brian McDonough of the state police...
View ArticleKennebec County district attorney is reviewing Colby College arson case
WATERVILLE — State and local fire officials are awaiting a decision from the Kennebec County District Attorney’s Office on whether charges will be filed in connection with a dumpster fire on the Colby...
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