Political signs at the bottom of Dallas Hill were reported vandalized with spray paint.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
South Paris man indicted in assault of off-duty officer in June
The Oxford Police reserve officer was allegedly hit by a vehicle, punched in the face and head-butted, police say.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime
A Maine law could have forced the Lewiston mass shooter into psychiatric treatment. Why wasn’t it used?
Like nearly every other state, Maine can compel those with serious mental illnesses to comply with outpatient treatment. But the law is rarely used. Some fear it threatens to return America to a dark era of institutionalization.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Peru man charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Thomas Bordeau Sr. is charged with four crimes in connection to the siege.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man linked to ‘astounding’ amount of drugs, judge says
Investigators recovered 24 pounds of methamphetamine, prosecutors say.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Federal appeals court upholds prosecution of couple in Franklin County marijuana, money laundering case
Eleven people are under indictment in the case, five have pleaded guilty; in addition, a former assistant district attorney pleaded guilty and sentenced, and a Strong businessman has pleaded guilty for his involvement.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News, Uncategorized
Androscoggin County woman gets time-served for illegal gun purchases
Prosecutors say Tia Lavigne bought at least three guns for someone else.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Outside review of Maine State Police after-action report on Lewiston shootings recommends improvements
The recommendations came in an analysis of the Maine State Police’s after-action review of the Lewiston mass shooting last year.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Monmouth police arrest Winthrop man after convenience store burglary
Police say Zach Lowe, 32, allegedly broke through the front window at Phil’s Super Variety & Grill early Tuesday and took lottery tickets, cash and cigarettes.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Defense lawyers ask to introduce new suspects in Deering Oaks murder case
Amin Awies Mohamed has denied killing Walter Omal on Sept. 7, 2022. His trial is scheduled to begin Oct. 28.