An improperly redacted investigative report about a case in Sabattus this April shows the limitations of what can be learned. In most cases, even less is publicly revealed.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Sun Journal.
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ICE, Maine police department trade blame over reserve officer’s work status
An Old Orchard Beach reserve officer was arrested by ICE last week. The town chief said the feds confirmed he was allowed to work in the U.S. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security called the police department ‘reckless.’
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Police raid Madison cannabis shop that judge had ordered closed
The execution of the search warrant came after a judge ordered Simple Twist Cannabis Co. to close and pay thousands in civil penalties for its lack of licenses.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
What the Lewiston City Council has to say about ongoing gun violence
With residents angry and scared, we asked the city’s elected officials what should be done.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
How a paddleboarder’s killing in a small Maine town instantly fueled online conspiracies
Almost as soon as officials announced that Sunshine ‘Sunny’ Stewart was the victim of a homicide, social media users began to hypothesize that her death was the work of a New England serial killer. Police and experts say such speculation is often harmful to official investigations.
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Mexico man found guilty in stepson’s 2022 shooting death
A Mexico man was convicted Thursday of murdering his 27-year-old stepson with a shotgun during an early morning argument in 2022.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Scams are on the rise. What should you do if you fall victim?
Maine has seen an increase in scammers impersonating business and government officials. Here’s how to react if you get — or click — a suspicious link.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton man accused of threatening woman with gun, sexual assault
Brian M. Brewer, 34, was arrested on Monday on four charges related to an alleged attack on a woman he was dating.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime, Mark LaFlamme, News
Lewiston-Auburn restaurants rise up against repeat offender | Column
For years, Stephen Tardif has run amok at local businesses. The owners are fed up, but they are also pulling for him to get well.
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Family of teen charged with killing Union paddleboarder ‘devastated’ by online rumors
Family members of the 17-year-old boy suspected of killing 48-year-old Sunshine Stewart this month spoke publicly for the first time.