Steven Downs is hoping a judge will allow alternative suspects at his 1993 cold-case trial.
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Judge orders competency evaluation for Portland man accused of stabbing roommate
Noor Ibrahim, 34, is charged with attempted murder and elevated aggravated assault.
Livermore Falls man accused of assault with ax and vehicle
Police chief says the dispute was over a woman.
Oxford County arrest log: April 9, 2021
• Joseph D. Fitts, 40, of 3 Crystal Ledge Road, South Paris, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 10:17 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, at that address by Maine State Police. • Jadyn E. Lane, 18, of 37 Maple St., Andover, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 7:54 p.m. Monday, April 5, […]
Portland man stabbed by roommate in serious condition, police say
Portland police charged a man with stabbing his roommate at 12 Gilman St. on Friday morning.
Skowhegan man charged with using PPP loan for a barber pole light, church donation
Nathan Reardon was charged in relation to 4 separate applications for federal Paycheck Protection Program loans totaling nearly $240,000.
Lewiston man charged with attempted murder after firing gun toward police officer
Joshua Boyd reportedly fired a gun at a police officer who responded to a threatening complaint on Howe Street.
Auburn woman indicted in October shooting
Police said the victim was shot in the face with a .22-caliber handgun and the suspect was detained by witnesses.
Auburn man indicted in Lewiston Halloween fatal shooting
The attorney for Abdikadir Nur is seeking the grand jury transcript.
Judge OKs video of Turner man at hospital after his arrest in the slaying of Turner couple
Patrick J. Maher had a Thursday court appearance after he was indicted Wednesday on two counts of murder.