Jeffrey A. Tyler, 48, of Augusta denied allegations he sexually assaulted a female victim at least three times, beginning when she was a minor.
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Arrests Androscoggin County Casey Senn, 33, of 3 Cherry St., Mexico, warrant charging failure to pay fine, 12:20 p.m. Monday on Route 4 by Maine State Police. Eric Greenwood, 37, of 1213 Lisbon St., Lewiston, probation hold, 1:17 p.m. Monday at 140 Canal St., Lewiston by Probation and Parole Office. Lewiston Bret Martel, 37, of […]
Washington County man charged in shooting rampage that leaves 3 dead
Thomas Bonfanti of Northfield was arrested and charged with murder in the shootings in Machias and Jonesboro that also wounded a fourth person and put 2 schools in lockdown.
Auburn man fatally shot by police in Minot after chase
Jason Gora, 44, had been reported missing Friday by his family, concerned he was “potentially a danger to himself,” according to police.
Domestic assault charge against Jay restaurant owner dismissed
Assistant District Attorney Kayla Alves cited insufficient evidence in the case in her dismissal.
Two sought in West Paris shooting arrested
PARIS — Two people wanted in a West Paris shooting Jan. 26 were arrested Sunday by the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. John Crouch III, 39, of 5 Jackson Crossing Road in West Paris was taken into custody shortly before 1 p.m. in South Paris on a charge of attempted murder. That charge, a Class A […]
Twenty car thefts from jetport rental lot appear to be an inside job, police say
Two adults and one juvenile have been charged in the theft of the vehicles from the Avis Rent a Car lot at the Portland International Jetport.
Driver who crashed into Otisfield store suspected of using heroin before chase
Zachary Mercier, 31, of Bridgton, is in jail on seven charges.
State police, FBI investigating Collins-related threat to Maine high schools
Police would not immediately release names of the schools involved or details of the threat, which was also directed at U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.
Limington man found guilty of murdering his neighbor with machete
Bruce Akers faces to 25 years to life in prison for killing Douglas Flint and hiding his body under a pile of deer hides in June 2016.