• William G. Ashmore, 56, of 8 Ernest St., Rumford, on charges of violation of condition of release and operating under the influence of alcohol, 3:21 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, in Paris, by Paris Police Department. • Joshua C. Beaulieu, 36, of 197 Lisbon Road, Lisbon, on a charge of criminal trespass, 5:27 p.m. Monday, […]
Maine Crime
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Reaction to how criminal cases are being handled prompts public forum in Rumford
Rumford police have been publicizing the final results of criminal cases on Facebook, causing some to question why so many cases are dropped in court system.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, Nation / World, News
Tennessee fugitive apprehended in Lowelltown at a former Canada border crossing
Larry Wayne Cole III is wanted in Tennessee in connection with the stabbing of his husband in a Walmart in Gallatin, Tennessee.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Police investigating Forest Avenue shooting search Gray residence
Portland police officials said that the search Friday night was part of the investigation into the shooting near Morrill’s Corner on Tuesday that killed 1 and left 3 injured.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News
One dead following shooting Friday night in Poland
One person is dead after a Friday night shooting at a White Oak Hill Road address in Poland.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Florida man to serve 3 years in prison for fatal 2023 Auburn crash
Police say Pablo Trivino was traveling more than twice the posted speed limit at the time of the 2023 crash.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Why do police keep information close to the chest after shootings?
The Portland department defended its hesitation to discuss the Morrill’s Corner shooting, citing concerns it might jeopardize the investigation. The public still doesn’t know whether a shooter is at large or who was shot.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Fryeburg, Conway police nab border hopping burglary suspect
Fryeburg police assisted Conway, New Hampshire, police Tuesday in apprehending a Fryeburg man wanted in a burglary investigation.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Kentucky woman sentenced in Maine court for obtaining fraudulent visas for Ukrainian orphans
Colleen Holt-Thompson worked with an unnamed co-conspirator in Maine to falsify hundreds of visa applications for Ukrainian children.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News
Wilton woman arrested again on drug charges
Lisa Miniutti, 50, of Wilton was on bail for drug-related charges when a search of her residence yielded drugs and trafficking-related items.