Deane Stryker, a first-year student at the University of New England’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, was stabbed while she was in a public library.
Maine Crime
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Police identify 2 men found dead in Farmington home
The cause and manner of death is pending additional testing, but police believe there is no ongoing risk to the public.
Rumford man admits to dealing meth
Joseph Fall told police he and his wife bought the drugs in California and sold them in New Hampshire and Maine.
Madison tomato grower must pay $337,000 in back wages, penalties following investigation
U.S. Department of Labor recovers more than $245,000 in back wages for 117 employees of Backyard Farms.
Police, drug agents investigating deaths of 2 men in Farmington
Farmington police received a call Tuesday morning to check the well-being of people at a High Street residence.
Court orders mental health evaluation for man charged with killing woman on beach in York
Jeffrey Buchannan is accused of brutally beating Rhonda Pattelena on Short Sands Beach, in view of witnesses and surveillance cameras.
Oxford County arrest log: Monday, March 29, 2021
• Scott H. Duclos, 43, of 176 State Park Road, Casco, on charges of unlawful possession of fentanyl powder and unlawful possession of methamphetamine with priors, 12:23 p.m. Sunday in Cumberland County by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Cindy I. Hall, 40, of 171 King St., Hiram, on charges of domestic violence criminal threatening, violation […]
Fatal attack at Maine beach happened in view of surveillance cameras and witnesses, police say
Jeffrey Buchannan, 33, is accused of killing his domestic partner, Rhonda Pattelena, on Short Sands Beach in York on Friday afternoon.
Man pleads not guilty to federal charges in alleged pizza dough tampering
Nicholas Mitchell had been fired by a company that made pizza dough sold at Hannaford stores.
Massachusetts man charged with killing domestic partner on beach in York
Jeffrey Buchannan was arrested and charged with murder after officers responded to numerous 911 calls reporting that a man was assaulting a woman behind a large rock on Short Sands Beach.