Maine Crime Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Trump’s pick for U.S. Attorney in Maine appointed, pending Senate confirmation

Andrew Benson was a Maine District Court Judge when he was nominated to serve as Maine’s top federal prosecutor.

Police arrested Heith Bernard after officers were called to a disturbance Oct. 15 at Dollar General in South Paris.

The 5-0 vote calls for the counties to hire a consultant to see if a regional corrections facility makes sense.

Patrick McInnis was taken into custody early Wednesday morning after refusing to leave the Main Street home he formerly owned.

Brodie Hinckley, who served as the director of the Maine Bureau of Emergency Communications, resigned from his position this month.

Finding interpreters has been a challenge as cases against several people charged in connection with busts of grow houses proceed to trial.

Jessica Kelley told the judge her son was the only one she could always count on to help her. ‘I miss my son every day, and I cry many nights.’

Frayla Tarpinian is being promoted after leading the state’s first brick-and-mortar public defense office in Augusta for 2 years.

Matthew Clancy, who is facing a criminal charge of assault, resigned Oct. 8.

A U.S. Border Patrol agent shot a woman accused of ramming an agency vehicle earlier this month. The woman’s attorney says the SUV is now in Maine.