Ayla Bell Reynolds was reported missing by her father, Justin DiPietro, from their Waterville home on Dec. 17, 2011, and her mother, Trista Reynolds, continues to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against DiPietro.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Sun Journal.
Montana fugitive wanted in her infant’s death arrested in Strong
Audria S. Nickerson had methamphetamine in her system when she was found slumped over her child in a vehicle, according to Butte-Silver Bow Undersheriff George Skuletich.
Norway man charged with grabbing cash from two gas stations in one night
Police say Leroy Martin admitted to taking money from Cumberland Farms in Norway and the Big Apple in Paris within a few hours.
Police investigating random killing in Scarborough pursue possible links to other attacks
Authorities are trying to determine whether the slaying Sunday of James Pearson and violent assaults during the weekend in Freeport and West Bath are connected.
Scarborough man, 82, killed in ‘random’ attack in his front yard
Maine State Police say James Pearson, a Christmas tree farmer, died after an unknown assailant attacked him Sunday morning and are urging residents to ‘maintain awareness of their surroundings.’
Portland man charged with murder takes stand in own defense
Mark Cardilli Jr. testifies about his decision to retrieve the gun he used to kill Isahak Muse, saying he was justified in using it to threaten Muse when he wouldn’t leave the family’s home.
Man charged with pointing handgun at bystanders in Old Port
The 21-year-old Lewiston resident is facing felony weapons charges in connection with the incident outside a pizzeria.
Mother describes woman charged with murder as a ‘child in a woman’s body’
Sharon Carrillo’s parents testify that her husband coerced her into telling police that she participated in the beatings that led to the death of her daughter, 10-year-old Marissa Kennedy.
Assault charges reduced against two Kingfield men connected to assault after late-night snowmobiling
Curtis Weese told police that his right eye socket is broken in two places and his nose is broken.
Albion man beat pregnant woman after day of substance use, police say
Joseph W. Reynolds, 42, allegedly attacked a 35-weeks pregnant woman by punching her in the stomach and was driven out of a house and locked out by the woman’s children, police said.