Kachina Swasey’s attorney said she suffers from ‘major’ psychiatric issues.
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Lewiston man who hid gun from alleged police shootout gets a year in jail
Police said Lee Davis hid the gun used by another man who shot at police in a November foot chase.
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Lawmakers consider bill to eliminate cash bail for minor charges
The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, would allow those charged with Class E misdemeanors like drinking in public to be released from jail without posting cash bail.
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Pandemic-driven demand for bikes is making them a hot item for thieves
Portland police have received 61 reports of bicycle thefts this year, reflecting a national trend spurred by a shortage that makes it easy for thieves to sell stolen bikes.
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Plea negotiations have begun for Maine man charged in Capitol riot
Kyle Fitzsimons of Lebanon, who has been assigned a new public defender, is the only Maine resident charged in connection with the Jan. 6 riot.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Former Maine building contractor pleads not guilty to criminal charges
Malcolm Stewart, former owner of defunct Castle Builders in Union, is accused of the theft of more than $400,000 from at least 56 victims.
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Portland detective reveals trail of clues leading to arrest in 2016 cold case killing
In a bail hearing Wednesday, police describe the investigation that led to Aristotle Stilley, who is charged with murder in the 2016 shooting death of David Anderson in the city’s West End.
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Woman who threatened Sen. Collins not competent to stand trial
It’s the second time in two years a Maine resident has been charged with threatening Collins.
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Former Unity College employee sentenced to 2 years in prison for embezzling more than $500,000
Beth Bing, 49, of Waterville, was sentenced Tuesday in federal court in Bangor.
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Single-vehicle crash damages house, knocks out power in Augusta, Sidney
The crash occurred Tuesday night on Townsend Road, police said.