Waterville man withdraws guilty pleas in rape case, calls 30-year sentence...
AUGUSTA — A Waterville man who pleaded guilty last summer to breaking into the home of a 73-year-old neighbor woman and raping and sexually abusing her withdrew his pleas Thursday, and the case is now...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel Jan. 26 police log
IN ANSON, Wednesday at 12:39 p.m., a complaint was received on Skidmore Road. 7:18 p.m., shoplifting was reported on West Mills Road. IN BELGRADE, Wednesday at 5:29 p.m., domestic disturbance was...
View ArticleKennebec Journal Jan. 26 police log
AUGUSTA Wednesday at 10:08 a.m., criminal threatening was reported on Hartwell Lane. 11:04 a.m., disorderly conduct was reported on Western Avenue. 11:35 a.m., a mental health and well-being check was...
View ArticleMadison man arrested on heroin charges after drug raid
A Madison man was arrested on drug charges and a woman living with him was issued a criminal summons after a drug raid Thursday morning on Russell Road in Madison, in which bags of heroin and cash were...
View ArticleTwo arrested after Waterville drug deal gone bad leads to wounds
WATERVILLE — One man is in the hospital with serious stab wounds and another man is injured and in jail following what police described as a drug deal gone bad Tuesday on Silver Street. Police Chief...
View ArticlePolice: Man charged with OUI after driving wrong way on I-95 in Waterville
WATERVILLE — Maine State Police arrested a man early Thursday morning on Interstate 95 for alleged operating under the influence after he was discovered traveling north in the southbound lanes. Jack...
View ArticleAugusta woman to spend 4 years in prison
Two years of an Augusta woman’s probation were revoked and she was sentenced to an additional two years in prison after she pleaded guilty Thursday to failing to report to jail, theft and violating...
View ArticleMan arrested for alleged unpaid fines after Farmingdale head-on crash
A man was arrested Wednesday on a charge of failure to pay fines after the minivan he was driving south on Maine Avenue in Farmingdale crossed the centerline and struck another minivan head-on,...
View ArticleKennebec Journal Jan. 27 police log
AUGUSTA Thursday at 9:09 a.m., disorderly conduct was reported on Divided Lane. 9:13 a.m., a well-being check was performed on Jefferson Street. 9:44 a.m., simple assault was reported on Green Street....
View ArticleTroy woman charged with murder in infant son’s death seeks release on bail
Lawyers representing a Troy woman accused of murder in the death of her infant son say she is innocent of the charge and expect her “exceptional case” to be grounds for her to make bail and be released...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel Jan. 27 police log
IN CANAAN, Thursday at 4:10 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken from Chestnut Street. IN CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Thursday at 12:43 p.m., vandalism or criminal mischief was reported on Main Street. IN...
View ArticleBail in Waterville stabbing case set at $500,000
AUGUSTA — A judge set bail Friday at $500,000 cash or $1 million worth of property in a stabbing case in which the victim is listed in critical condition. Kevin N. Coutu, 25, of Waterville, is accused...
View ArticleKennebec Journal Jan. 28 police log
AUGUSTA Friday at 7 a.m., there was a traffic accident on Bangor Street. 8:24 a.m., harassment was reported on Hicks Road. 9:51 a.m., there was a traffic accident on Child and State streets. 10:22...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel Jan. 28 police log
IN ANSON, Friday at 2:54 p.m., trespassing was reported on North Main Street. IN BENSON, Saturday at 4:23 a.m., a fire was reported on Neck Road. IN BINGHAM, Friday at 1:23 p.m., a harassment complaint...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel Jan. 29 police log
IN CAMBRIDGE, Sunday at 9:22 a.m., domestic disturbance was reported on Dexter Road. IN FAIRFIELD, Saturday at 8:35 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Industrial Road. 10:01 p.m., a disturbance...
View ArticleSomerset County court for Dec. 19-23, 2016
SKOWHEGAN — Closed cases for Dec. 19-23, 2016, in Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court. Zacheriah A. Adams, 25, of Farmington, criminal mischief Oct. 3, 2016, in Smithfield;...
View ArticleKennebec Journal Jan. 29 police log
AUGUSTA Saturday at 9:19 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Sparrow Drive. 10:41 a.m., criminal trespassing was reported on Water Street. 2:46 p.m., shoplifting was reported on Western Avenue....
View ArticleKennebec Courts Jan. 19-25
AUGUSTA — Here is a list of cases closed Jan. 19-25, 2017, at courts in Augusta and Waterville. Lucien G. Brooks, 48, of Waterville, violating protection from abuse order Jan. 23, 2017, in Waterville;...
View ArticleNew marijuana law poses challenges for Augusta, Waterville police
During last year’s campaign to legalize the use, sale and possession of recreational marijuana by Mainers 21 and older, one of the most prominent groups to oppose the law was the Maine Chiefs of Police...
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A violent offender’s last act, a lesson for law enforcement
Sandra Goulet didn’t want to own a gun, and didn’t even feel comfortable living in the same house with one. But two days after Thanksgiving last year, Goulet, accompanied by two relatives, stood in the...
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