• Norman F. Alleano, 29, transient in Norway, on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 7:32 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at 19 Greenleaf Ave., Norway, by Mexico Police Department. • David R. Ames Jr. 48, of 246 Eddie Kahkonen Road, Norway, on a charge of violation of condition of release and unlawful possession […]
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News, Politics
‘No easy fix’ to Maine’s indigent defense crisis, director tells lawmakers
The executive director of the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services tells the Government Oversight Committee that defendants in over 860 criminal cases need an attorney.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
State police arrest Hiram man after vehicle pursuit, Augusta standoff
Zebbie Thomas, 32, was arrested after a short standoff on Sadies Way in Augusta and transported to the Kennebec County jail.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Police investigate shots fired in downtown Sanford
No one was injured, but investigators found shell casings after gunshots were heard near Bodwell Street on Tuesday night.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Auburn man charged with drug trafficking, assaulting, robbing teen
Ryan Jolicoeur, 38, was arrested Sunday on charges of robbery, theft, assault and aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs, according to police.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man admits to federal gun charge
Prosecutors say Lonnel Diggs recruited a Turner woman to buy guns for him because he was a convicted felon.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Juvenile injured in Lewiston shooting
A male juvenile was transported to Central Maine Medical Center after allegedly fleeing the scene of a shooting on Pine and Jefferson streets.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 19, 2024
• Tina M. Arris, 44, of 280 Greenwoods Road, Sumner, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 4:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, in Mexico, by Mexico Police Department. • Matthew J. Baker Jr., 35, of 9 Park Lane, Greene, on charges of violation of condition of release and criminal mischief, 2:56 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, […]
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Hancock County probate judge sanctioned by state bar board
Under an agreement with the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar, William Blaisdell is allowed to practice law but must be supervised by another attorney. Maine’s highest court is still considering whether to discipline him as a probate judge.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Waterville man charged with murder in death of man at Cool Street home
Thomas Lowrie, 41, appeared in court Monday after being charged Sunday with a man’s death at 119 Cool St. in Waterville, according to the Maine State Police.