Dennis Dechaine was convicted in the horrific 1988 slaying of the 12-year-old Bowdoin girl but has been granted a chance to test evidence with modern DNA techniques. Some believe the profile of the late Richard Evonitz might emerge.
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Relatives of 3 killed while walking in Augusta last year say consequences for driver too light
Family members of the late Barbara Maxim-Hendsbee, Rosalyn Jean and Vada-Leigh Peaslee say they are seeking justice and a change to how manslaughter charges are brought in Maine.
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Former Dixfield man to serve 6 years for burglary, domestic violence
Harry Every was acquitted at trial last month of attempted murder, but sentenced Friday on four felonies.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 6, 2022
• Cyebo A. Barker, 50, of 63 Cottage St., Norway, on a charge of failing to pay penalty, 5:24 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Matthew H. Fowler, 44, of 89 Hill St., South Paris, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 11:52 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, at […]
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Judge slaps $693,000 lien on Union company accused of defrauding elderly couple
The lawyer for the business denies the allegations, saying his clients are still in the process of flipping the houses with the borrowed money and will repay the couple.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 3, 2022
• Maryanne C. Banks, 50, of 25 Hartford St., Rumford, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 10:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, in Portland, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Chance M. Bellanceau, 29, of 18 Henley Lane, Greenwood, on a charge of domestic violence terrorizing, 6:18 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at that […]
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Inmate dies at Bolduc Correctional Facility in Warren
Christopher Wilson, 49, who was serving a 10-year sentence for aggravated drug trafficking, died Monday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man pleads guilty to drug charges in 2018 area raid
Tyler Poland struck a deal with federal prosecutors in which he agreed to serve up to 51 months in prison.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Defense lawyers want murder indictments dismissed because Maine State Police heard confidential calls
The lawyers for Bobby Nightingale and Jaquile Coleman seek to have the charges thrown out because of alleged attorney-client privilege violations.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn’s rookie K-9 nabs suspect
After completing his first level of training in late July, Brick leads police to suspect hiding in woods.