Maine Crime Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Police: Brunswick man charged with stealing gun from car

by The Times Record September 23, 2020September 24, 2020

Police say a Brunswick man is being charged in connection with a burglary in which a firearm was stolen from a car. James Prescott, 28, was arrested Tuesday and charged with burglary of a motor vehicle, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, violating conditions of release and […]

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News

Central Maine Medical Center lifts lockdown after gun threat deemed not credible

by Lindsay Tice September 22, 2020September 23, 2020

After several hours, police concluded the threat wasn’t credible.

Franklin, Maine, Maine Crime, River Valley

Search for convicted sex offender continues in Rangeley and Byron areas

by Matthew Daigle September 21, 2020September 21, 2020

The Maine Department of Corrections, with the assistance of nearly a dozen law enforcement agencies, are continuing to search for Shawn Batchelder, 36, who has been on the run since Sept. 12.

Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine Crime, News

Wilton man accused of striking 3 people with Jeep, including bride, at a wedding in Livermore

by Donna M. Perry September 21, 2020September 22, 2020

Curtis Moody, 51, was arrested on three counts of aggravated assault, and charges of driving to endanger, violating condition of release and reckless conduct.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Pandemic, shortage of judges, and social distancing slow wheels of justice

by Keith Edwards September 19, 2020September 20, 2020

Augusta’s Capital Judicial Center the site of the state’s first trial since the coronavirus pandemic halted trials in March.

Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley

Oxford County police log

September 18, 2020September 18, 2020

• Charles E. McCausland Jr., 36, of 49 Canal St., Rumford on a charge of aggravated criminal mischief, 2:45 p.m. Wednesday in Rumford by Rumford Police Department. • Robert L. Salley, 38, of 21 Rumford Ave., Rumford on a charge of violation of condition of release, 9:18 a.m. Thursday at that address by Rumford Police […]

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Auburn police seek suspect in ballfield vandalism

by Sun Journal staff report September 18, 2020September 18, 2020

AUBURN — Police are asking for the public’s help to identify the individual responsible for vandalizing the dugout and snack shack at the Auburn Suburban Fields on Garfield Road. According to Auburn Police Sgt. Jason Moore, the graffiti was reported Sept. 8, and is believed to have occurred overnight Sept. 4. He said similar markings […]