State police inspector says Jeep used in fatal hayride crash was not safe
BATH — The Jeep that was pulling a haunted hayride that crashed in 2014, killing a 17-year-old girl and injuring more than 20 others, was poorly maintained and not safe for travel, according to two...
View ArticleKennebec Journal Sept. 23 police log
AUGUSTA Thursday at 8:02 a.m., disorderly conduct was reported on Eastern Avenue. 8:32 a.m., a well-being/mental health check was performed on Glenridge Drive. 9:23 a.m., theft was reported on Eastern...
View ArticleAugusta break-in foiled
A transient from Augusta was arrested around 1 p.m. Friday after a witness reported a break-in in progress in the Mayfair neighborhood of the city. Police say when contacted, the homeowner confirmed no...
View ArticleIn 2014, Luc Tieman attacked a trailer with a hatchet after arguing with his...
Luc Tieman’s lone criminal conviction stems from an incident about two years ago when he was arrested for causing more than $2,000 worth of damage to a Winslow gun shop’s trailer with a hatchet late at...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel Sept. 23 police log
IN ANSON, Friday at 7:57 a.m., theft was reported on Center Street. IN CAMBRIDGE, Thursday at 7:22 p.m., a scam complaint was taken from Ripley Road. IN CHESTERVILLE, Thursday at 10:20 p.m., a...
View ArticleTwo indicted on attempted murder charges in Augusta Wal-Mart parking lot...
AUGUSTA — Two men accused of shooting handguns at each other in the parking lot at Wal-Mart during an altercation that ended when armed bystanders intervened were indicted Friday on charges including...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel police reports for Sept. 24
IN ANSON, Friday at 11:08 a.m., domestic disturbance was reported on Center Street. 4:25 p.m., a burglary was reported on Center Street. 4:52 p.m., a harassment complaint was reported on Beans Corner...
View ArticleKennebec Journal police log for Sept. 24
AUGUSTA Friday, at 8:52 a.m., theft was reported on Northern Avenue. 10:31 a.m., criminal trespass was reported on West River Road. 10:32 a.m., disorderly conduct was reported on Western Avenue. 11:06...
View ArticleSomerset County court for Aug. 15-19, 2016
SKOWHEGAN — Closed cases for Aug. 15-19, 2016, in Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court. Marion B. Anderson, 36, of Milford, domestic violence assault Nov. 26, 2015, in Fairfield;...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel Sept. 25 police log
IN ANSON, Saturday at 2:28 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on West Mills Road. 6:47 p.m., auto theft was reported on Elm Street. Sunday at 7:00 a.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Union...
View ArticleJonBenet Ramsey program a reminder of Waterville’s top cold case
NEARLY 20 YEARS after JonBenet Ramsey’s murder remains unsolved, a team of experts got together and scrutinized the case and we got to see their work unfold recently on a two-part television program. I...
View ArticleKennebec Journal Sept. 25 police log
AUGUSTA Saturday at 7:54 a.m., simple assault was reported on Washington Street. 9:16 a.m., a 40-year-old Chelsea man was summoned on a charge of operating under the influence following a motor...
View ArticleKennebec County courts Sept. 15-21, 2016
AUGUSTA — Here is a roundup of cases closed Sept. 15-21, 2016, in courts in Augusta and Waterville: Laura M. Anderson, 51, of Waterville, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer Aug. 2, 2016, in...
View ArticleMen from Belgrade, Gardiner indicted on sex charges against children
AUGUSTA — A former Belgrade man accused of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl and later contacting the victim on Facebook to urge her to tell authorities their sexual encounter was consensual was...
View ArticleBidders sought for Kennebec County jail expansion
AUGUSTA — While plans to expand the Kennebec County Correctional Facility have been completed and have been put out to bid, county officials say the project won’t solve the problem of housing inmates...
View ArticleHayride workers who witnessed fatal crash in 2014 testify at driver’s trial
BATH — There was a popping sound, followed by the yelling of an expletive, before a Jeep that was pulling a haunted hayride in 2014 lost control, two witnesses to the accident said on Monday during the...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel Sept. 26 police log
IN ANSON, Sunday at 5:48 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken on Buswell Street. 7:03 p.m., a violation of bail or a protection order was reported on Center Street. IN BURNHAM, Saturday at 4:35 a.m.,...
View ArticleKennebec Journal Sept. 26 police log
AUGUSTA Sunday at 10:39 a.m., traffic complaints were reported on Civic Center Drive. 10:44 a.m., a dog at large was reported on Chapel Street. 10:56 a.m., traffic complaints were reported on Northern...
View ArticleState pursues more serious sexual assault charge against Wilton woman
FARMINGTON — Two lesser charges have been dismissed against a Wilton woman so the state can instead pursue an indictment on a more serious charge of gross sexual assault in connection with a 2015 case...
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