Jeremy S. Briggs, 28, of 89 Hall Hill Road, Dixfield, on charges of gross sexual assault and three counts of unlawful sexual contact, 7:51 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, in Rumford, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. Michael J. Colon, 29, of 41 Lochness Road, Rumford, on a charge of domestic violence aggravated assault, 3:59 p.m. Tuesday, […]
Maine Crime
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Three teens charged with felony murder in fatal fire in Lewiston
The three teenagers are accused of causing the death of Felicien Betu, 70, who was trapped and jumped to his death from the fourth floor at 226 Blake St. on Sept. 11.
Mistrial declared in Augusta sexual assault trial after juror dismissed
Judge declares mistrial in gross sexual assault trial of Alexander L. LaPointe of Rumford after a juror had contact with a family member who shared information about the case.
Former UMF student pleads guilty to possessing sexually explicit material of children under 12
Zachary Davis, 20, contacted a Florida girl through social media under the guise of modeling and eventually had her send him nude photos/videos.
Woman charged with furnishing alcohol to Jefferson girl, 17, who died in crash
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Sally Monroe, 30, of Boothbay in connection with a one-vehicle crash Oct. 10 in Edgecomb that killed Paris Pierpont, 17, of Jefferson.
Judge denies Massachusetts man’s efforts to have Lewiston attempted murder case tossed
Nathaniel Ashwood alleged he was denied a speedy trial.
Two more suspects arrested in Livermore robbery, assault case
Alexander Lewis and Willow Lewis , both of Wilton, were arrested Tuesday in Portland.
Jury deliberates verdict in case of man charged in sexual assault of child in Augusta
Alexander L. LaPointe, 36, is on trial on two counts of gross sexual assault, allegedly involving a child under the age of 12 in Augusta.
I-95 in Waterville closed after pickup causes crash while passing SUV in breakdown lane, police say
Northbound lanes of the interstate were shut down for more than an hour Tuesday night following the collision.
Man shot by Portland police says he wanted officer to kill him
Edward Hyman says he was desperate, depressed and out of options when he attempted ‘suicide by cop’ Oct. 9 outside the Preble Street Resource Center.