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Woodstock man seeks to have evidence tossed from manslaughter case

by Christopher Williams June 16, 2020June 22, 2020

John Rioux-Poulios is charged in the death of John Pikiell, 70, of Norway, whose car was rear-ended.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Witnesses say Massachusetts man tried to rob woman, then shoot her in the head

by Christopher Williams June 15, 2020June 17, 2020

Nine shell casings were found in the area of the incident on Bartlett Street.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Maine State Police trooper struck by speeding sports car

by Dennis Hoey June 14, 2020June 15, 2020

Trooper Mickael Nunez remained in an Augusta hospital Sunday night after suffering a severely broken leg, state police say.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Westbrook police search for suspect in pharmacy robbery

by Gillian Graham June 13, 2020June 15, 2020

They say a masked man robbed the CVS on Main Street on Friday afternoon.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime

Shots fired in Lewiston; man charged with attempted murder

by Mark LaFlamme June 12, 2020June 15, 2020

The police recovered a gun and had arrested a Massachusetts man.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Attorney general says he’ll review 2007 police shooting in Waldoboro

by Stephen Betts The Courier-Gazette June 11, 2020June 15, 2020

The office says new evidence justifies the review, and a district attorney reaffirms her intention to prosecute the former police officer if the state does not file charges.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Driver from Biddeford rams police car, 3 other vehicles, Portland police say

by Dennis Hoey June 11, 2020June 15, 2020

The confrontation happened on Brighton Avenue after officers in an unmarked car tried to pull the woman over, according to police.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Clinton teen who drove car in accident that killed 3 released into mother’s custody

by Taylor Abbott June 9, 2020June 11, 2020

Timothy Silva, 17, appeared at court Tuesday afternoon for a detention hearing, where Waterville District Court Judge Charles Dow allowed him to return to his mother’s home in Fairfield while he awaits his next hearing.