Instead of stopping, police said, Christopher Noel sped away, reaching such high speeds as he fled into the downtown, that police broke off the chase for fear of public safety.
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Lewiston man arrested in undercover child exploitation sting
A Lewiston man, expecting to meet with a minor for a sexual encounter, was arrested Tuesday by an undercover police officer.
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Group suing Maine’s Catholic Church asks high court to reconsider statute of limitations ruling
Lawyers say the Maine Supreme Judicial Court didn’t consider the Legislature’s full authority when it comes to enacting new laws.
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Public safety expenses make up largest share of Maine counties’ pandemic recovery fund budgets
While counties made deep investments in community projects and critical infrastructure, they budgeted more for emergency services, sheriffs’ offices and county jails.
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Man charged with murder after Norridgewock incident
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office responded to 40 Walnut Drive just before midnight Friday for a reported assault.
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Rumford man sentenced to prison time, restitution for tax evasion
Jeffrey Richard, owner of Black Bear Industrial Inc. is to spend a year in federal prison and pay nearly $1 million in restitution.
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Legislative committee recommends rule changes for Maine teens facing adult charges
The Legislature’s criminal justice and public safety committee approved the bill, with some amendments, on Wednesday.
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Maine Mall shooting suspect was dropped off at the mall, prosecutors say
Ahmed Basheer Awad, 20, of Westbrook made his first court appearance via Zoom on Friday afternoon where a judge raised his bail to $250K cash.
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Former Auburn barbershop owner indicted on tax fraud charges
Former FreshCutz owner Thierry Musese was indicted Wednesday on dozens of charges stemming from alleged false tax preparations.
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Police arrest man who prompted road closure in Topsham
After a day of searching, the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Topsham man for multiple alleged crimes, including violating a protection order and bail conditions.