Amber L. Croteau appears in a Paris court Thursday to answer three felony charges.
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Oxford County arrest log: April 19, 2024
• Jordan L. Bennett, 37, of 715 Hunts Corner Road, Albany Township, on charges of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drug, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, refusing to submit to arrest or detention, theft by receiving stolen property, violation of condition of release, passing a roadblock and driving to endanger, 9:16 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, unknown location, […]
Peru woman admits to three federal drug and firearm felonies
Mandy Shorey faces 15 years to life in prison on the charges.
Leeds man seeks dismissal of murder charge
An attorney for Joseph Chute says prosecutors lack evidence that a crime was committed.
Dechaine defense attorneys say new DNA results point to unknown suspect in 1988 killing
Dennis Dechaine is making a bid for a new trial after spending 36 years in prison for the murder of 12-year-old Sarah Cherry.
‘Massive’ marijuana grow operation discovered in Jay farmhouse, authorities say
Authorities have not released the exact location of the farmhouse.
Dennis Dechaine appears in court for 2-day hearing for new trial request
Dechaine, who was convicted in 1989 of killing Sarah Cherry, will be in court Thursday and Friday in Rockland to ask for a new trial based on new DNA evidence.
Sheriff: California man arrested, about 3,400 marijuana plants seized at illegal growing operation in Harmony
Dongming Liao, 41, was arrested at a residence on Cooley Road and charged with illegal cultivation of marijuana, officials said.
Oxford County arrest log: April 17, 2024
• Rebecca L. Berry, 34, of 25 Valley Road, Casco, on a charge of failing to report, 3:40 p.m. Friday, April 12, at Cumberland County Jail, Portland, by Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. • Hailey T. Brown, 27, of 32 Alpine St., Norway, on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, 6:54 p.m. Sunday, […]
Wilton police charge juvenile after assault at Kineowatha Park
Police received a report of an assault involving multiple juveniles Monday evening.