Parents of Fairfield woman convicted in baby’s death seek right to visit...
SKOWHEGAN — A Fairfield woman who is serving prison time for manslaughter in connection with the death of her newborn son in January 2016 was back in court this week as her parents seek court-ordered...
View ArticleMan and teen arrested after chaotic altercation in Waterboro
A chaotic altercation at a Waterboro home Tuesday morning that had the potential to turn violent has resulted in the arrest of a Waterboro man and a juvenile. A third person remains at large, according...
View ArticleSuspect remains in hospital after he was shot during alleged Sidney home...
A Rhode Island man who is accused of forcing his way into a Sidney home on Sunday night remained hospitalized Wednesday after being shot in the chest by the homeowner’s son. The medical condition of...
View ArticleKennebec Journal March 15 police log
AUGUSTA Tuesday at 8:25 a.m., disorderly conduct was reported on Washington Street. 8:41 a.m., a mental health and well-being check was performed on Medical Center Parkway. 9:44 a.m., theft was...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel March 15 police log
IN ANSON, Tuesday at 11:44 a.m., a scam was reported on Campground Road. IN BINGHAM, Tuesday at 7:53 p.m., a harassment complaint was taken on Nichols Hill Road. 9:09 p.m., a snowmobile problem was...
View ArticleFranklin County court for Feb. 27-March 3, 2017
FARMINGTON — Closed cases for Feb. 27-March 3, 2017, in Farmington District Court and Franklin County Superior Court. Joseph R. Anderson, 28, of Jay, disorderly conduct, loud unreasonable noise Jan....
View ArticleUSM report busts myth that juvenile criminal records are sealed at 18
Lawyers, court clerks, corrections officers and even judges in the juvenile justice system are unwittingly responsible for spreading a myth about juvenile court records that can harm offenders years...
View Article$1.1 million from one of Maine’s largest pot busts goes to law enforcement...
BANGOR — Federal officials are splitting $1.1 million in forfeited money from a massive marijuana growing operation among Maine law enforcement agencies. The marijuana operation was concealed in the...
View ArticleFormer Hallowell officer gets $60,000 settlement over police chief rape...
A former police officer and the city of Hallowell have reached a settlement stemming from a sexual assault accusation the officer made against Police Chief Eric Nason in 2013. The female officer, whose...
View ArticleKennebec Journal March 16 police log
AUGUSTA Wednesday at 11:01 a.m., a caller from Western Avenue reported suspicious activity. 12:18 p.m., a caller from State Street reported an assault. 1:32 p.m., a Chapel Street caller reported theft...
View ArticleMorning Sentinel March 16 police log
IN BELGRADE, Wednesday at 10:49 p.m., a suspicious vehicle was reported on Route 27. IN BENTON, Thursday at 6:59 a.m., domestic disturbance was reported on Benton Avenue. IN CHESTERVILLE, Wednesday at...
View ArticleFlorida men charged with using stolen credit cards at Waterville Wal-Mart
WATERVILLE — A pair of Florida men were arrested Wednesday after police said they used stolen credit card numbers to buy items at Wal-Mart before trying to evade arresting officers. Yordan...
View ArticleSkowhegan interim police chief grew up poor, rose up through ranks
SKOWHEGAN — Sgt. Joel Cummings, of the Skowhegan Police Department, knows he will have some challenges in the weeks to come as interim chief of police. But he’s used to challenges, having grown up poor...
View ArticleSomerset County court for Jan. 23-Feb. 3, 2017
SKOWHEGAN — Closed cases for Jan. 23-Feb 3, 2017, in Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court. Nova B. Abelin, 23, of Madison, violating condition of release Jan. 17, 2017, in...
View ArticleWoman accused of defrauding elderly gets 5 years in prison
A woman accused of bilking about a dozen Mainers, most of them elderly, out of tens of thousands of dollars has been sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay restitution to her victims....
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Man sentenced to 39 years in prison for fatal shooting in Portland
Abdirahman Huessin Haji-Hassan listens as prosecutor Meg Elam speaks at the sentencing for his conviction in the murder of Richard Lobor. After listening to family members on both sides, the judge...
View ArticleCase against former Ogunquit town manager inches toward trial
YORK — The misdemeanor case against Tom Fortier, the former Ogunquit town manager charged with theft and official oppression, will continue after his attorney and York County prosecutors failed to come...
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Two York County men accused of firing bullet at house in Hollis
Two York County men are facing firearms charges after allegedly firing a pistol from a car and hitting a house with a bullet in Hollis early Friday morning. York County Deputies Kevin Collins and Heath...
View ArticleVassalboro traffic stop leads to repeat heroin charge against Portland woman
A Portland woman who was charged during a high-profile police raid earlier this year in that city was charged with possessing heroin Thursday after a Maine State Police trooper in Vassalboro stopped a...
View ArticleClinton burglars steal more than $1,000 in cash, jewelry
CLINTON — Local police are investigating a burglary the resulted in the loss of more than $1,000 worth of goods and cash stolen in mid-afternoon Thursday. Two burglars reportedly walked through the...
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