Ronald R. Hinkley Jr., 25, was indicted on charges stemming from a high-speed police chase ending in a crash Feb. 19 in Winthrop.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Man sentenced for stealing from postal workers, post offices in central Maine
Lance Funderburk and his accomplice targeted post offices in Paris and Monmouth, and postal carriers in Lewiston.
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Posted inFranklin, Local & State, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington man tried to kill woman who was ending their relationship, police say
James D. Oakes, 44, of Farmington is charged with attempted murder, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and domestic violence assault.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Lawmakers want to combat illegal Chinese weed grows
But industry advocates testify against 4 bills that would target illicit cannabis operations allegedly associated with Chinese organized crime that have obtained licenses to grow and sell in Maine’s medical market amid a recent law enforcement crackdown.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime
Auburn condom case likely a civil matter, not criminal, lawmaker says
Auburn man was charged with gross sexual assault last week after having sex with a woman he met on Tinder.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News
Kingfield woman pleads guilty to conspiracy in Franklin County illegal marijuana operation
Alisa Sirois will forfeit almost $500,000 and three properties, and receive limited jail time under the plea agreement.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Gunshots on Rideout Avenue in Lewiston under investigation
Neighbors reported hearing shots and officers found shell casings in the street and evidence of a bullet striking a home.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Robbery leads to 10-hour standoff, arrest of 3 teens in Auburn
Three juveniles were arrested on robbery, theft and weapons charges Sunday after the incident on Lake Street.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
US Border Patrol arrests 39 people over 10-day operation in Maine
The agency says most were undocumented immigrants from Central America.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man charged with sex assault after woman says condom fell off
The woman, 31, alleges that, although the sex was consensual, Joseph Fusaro finished the act knowing that the condom had fallen off, according to a court affidavit.