In court papers seeking a protection-from-abuse order, the mother of 30-year-old Amanda Brown says Brown’s boyfriend shot her and is claiming self-defense.
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Police seize 4 pounds of cocaine disguised as a cake in stop on I-295 in Gardiner
Police say the cocaine has an estimated street value of $200,000.
Oxford County arrest log: July 21, 2021
• Arthur Dion, 18, of 81 Main St., Mexico, on charges of violation of condition of release and criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, 4:11 p.m. Monday, July 19, in Fryeburg, by Fryeburg Police Department. • Jorge A. Gonzalez, 29, of 32 Alpine St, Norway, on charges of failure to appear after bailed and probation […]
Prosecutor says texts show former China man repeatedly sought sexually explicit images
Defense attorneys argue that emoji, in text messages between Jared Jandreau and Jessica Cox, that were not preserved by state computer crimes experts mean the intent of the texters can’t be fully determined.
Police search for victim, suspect in reported stabbing in Canaan
The victim and the individual alleged to have stabbed them have not yet been identified, although police say they have been looking at several different leads.
Oxford County arrest log: July 19, 2021
• Danielle M. Bailey, 32, of 46 Main St., South Paris, on charges of unlawful possession of heroin, failure to appear after bailed, use of drug paraphernalia and violation of condition of release, 6:09 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, in Paris by Paris Police Department. • Daniel J., Bordeau, 34, of 34 Valley Road, Peru, on […]
Police seize 36 guns, ammunition and bulletproof vests after shooting in Old Orchard Beach
Howard T. Rowe, 35, was charged with aggravated drug trafficking.
Farmington man arrested after standoff ends
Matthew Allen is charged with criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon.
Lewiston men sentenced in health care fraud scheme
The two Somali refugees served as interpreters at the Lewiston office that provided mental health and substance abuse counseling.
Woodstock man to serve 2 years of 7-year manslaughter sentence
The driver’s license of the defendant, who pleaded guilty Thursday, will be suspended indefinitely.