Judge retains 60-year sentence for child rapist Wade Hoover
AUGUSTA — A judge on Wednesday denied Wade R. Hoover’s request to have his 60-year sentence reduced following convictions for sexually assaulting two boys and recording those attacks. Justice Michaela...
View ArticleKennebec Journal Aug. 24 police log
AUGUSTA Tuesday at 8:04 a.m., a well-being check was performed on Noyes Street Place. 8:23 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Senator Way. 8:43 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Civic...
View ArticleFranklin County courts for Aug. 1-5, 2016
FARMINGTON — Closed cases for Aug. 1-5, 2016, in Farmington District Court and Franklin County Superior Court. Peter J. Beaulieu, 58, of Jay, driving to endanger April 26, 2016, in Jay; $575 fine,...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel Aug. 24 police log
IN ANSON, Tuesday at 7:09 p.m., a motor vehicle burglary was reported on Pease Hill Road. 9:31 p.m., vandalism was reported on Valley Road. IN BENTON, Tuesday at 8:43 a.m., theft was reported on East...
View ArticleFranklin County courts for Aug. 1-5, 2016
FARMINGTON — Closed cases for Aug. 1-5, 2016, in Farmington District Court and Franklin County Superior Court. Peter J. Beaulieu, 58, of Jay, driving to endanger April 26, 2016, in Jay; $575 fine,...
View ArticleNorth Woods monument decision emerges as key issue in Maine’s 2nd District race
The news Wednesday that President Barack Obama has designated about 87,500 acres of Maine’s North Woods as a national monument has put the controversial issue front and center in the state’s 2nd...
View ArticleSearch warrant in Skowhegan leads to two arrests
SKOWHEGAN — Police arrested two people Wednesday after attempting to serve an arrest warrant on Winter Street and being told the person they were looking for was in another state. according to a news...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel Aug. 25 police log
IN CLINTON, Wednesday at 7:58 a.m., a traffic hazard was reported on Bangor Road. 2:58 p.m., harassment was reported on Baker Street. 9:25 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Pishon Ferry and...
View ArticleWaterville man with troubled past allegedly punches Libby Court window,...
WATERVILLE — Robert Carson already was having a bad summer when he was summoned on a charge of criminal mischief Tuesday night after he allegedly punched a window, severing an artery so severely that...
View ArticleTrooper who fired gun in Jefferson cleared to work after period of paid leave
AUGUSTA — A Maine State Police officer who fired his gun in Jefferson last week has been authorized to return to work after a standard period of paid, administrative leave for officers involved in...
View ArticleClinton man on the run after allegedly threatening woman, her daughter
A Clinton man was on the run Thursday after allegedly threatening a family member and her daughter and vowing to “take down” police or anyone else who entered the home where the three live on Morrison...
View ArticleWaterville Woodlands residence hosts barbecue for law enforcement
WATERVILLE — Law enforcement personnel from several area departments stopped by Woodlands Senior Living on West River Road for food and conversation Thursday afternoon, the retirement home’s way of...
View ArticleSomerset County court for July 18-22, 2016
Closed cases for July 18-22, 2016, in Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court: Matthew Michael Almeida, 30, of Hartland, criminal mischief July 12, 2016, in Hartland; 180-day jail...
View ArticleKennebec Journal Aug. 25 police log
AUGUSTA Wednesday at 7 a.m., criminal trespassing was reported on Capitol Street. 7:18 a.m., a mental health and well-being check was performed on Old Belgrade Road. 9:12 a.m., a well-being check was...
View ArticleMoose-calling demonstration among highlights of Windsor Fair, which starts...
Moose aren’t usually on the roster of animals featured at the annual Windsor Fair, which begins this Sunday and continues through Labor Day. And chances are there won’t be any that make it onto the...
View ArticleWayne man allegedly exposes himself in Augusta park with children in area
AUGUSTA — Police have charged a Wayne man with indecent conduct after he allegedly tried to expose himself to children last week at Eastside Boat Landing Park. David Smith, 65, of Wayne, was issued the...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel Aug. 25 police log
IN ANSON, Friday at 12:24 a.m., a suspicious person or activity was reported on Main Street. IN BINGHAM, Friday at 12:48 a.m., a disturbance was reported on Owens Street. IN CANAAN, Thursday at 3:35...
View ArticleGardiner boy, 13, allegedly steals minivan, leads police on high-speed chase
A 13-year-old Gardiner boy who allegedly stole a minivan and led police on a high-speed car chase Thursday morning from Hallowell to Gardiner was arrested in Gardiner on several charges. The chase...
View ArticleWilton man accused of assaulting family member, veteran with PTSD
WILTON — A Wilton man was arrested twice this week for allegedly assaulting two elderly men who lived with him, including a family member and a veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder. Brian...
View ArticleWilton woman accused of assaulting child
WILTON — A Wilton woman arrested Tuesday is charged with assaulting a child under the age of 6. Cassandra Lamoureaux, 28, of Wilton, is accused of spanking a child who was under her care, allegedly...
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