A judge says he imposed a sentence that is in keeping with the policy of the U.S. Department of Justice to treat powder cocaine and crack cocaine crimes equally.
Maine Crime
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Posted inBethel, Local & State, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley, Uncategorized
Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 8, 2025
• Devan M. Barrows, 30, of 6 Maxwell Road, Wilton, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 12:13 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, no arrest location provided, by Norway Police Department. • Alexander M. Brooks, 29, of 27 River St., Porter, on charges of failure to appear after bailed, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of […]
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Retired Supreme Court Justice Breyer to hear First Circuit appeals in Boston
One major case he will hear is arguments for the appeal of Alan Howell Parrot of Maine, who was sentenced and fined in connection to kicking and pushing an FBI agent executing a search warrant.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Sabattus man indicted on assault charges
Walter M. Rines held in lieu of $50,000 cash bail.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man charged with dealing crack and having gun illegally
A grand jury indicts Jose F. Mota Jr. on five felonies.
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Suspects in fatal Morrill’s Corner attack ask judge to lift no-contact orders
The 5 suspects pleaded not guilty last month to elevated aggravated assault charges related to the July shooting that killed 54-year-old Susan McHugh, of Gray.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man faces multiple felonies in shooting and stabbing at weekend party
Two men were shot and a juvenile was stabbed during the event, authorities say.
Posted inBethel, Local & State, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 6, 2025
• Faye-Marie Bellanceau, 23, of 18 Henley Lane, Greenwood, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 3:54 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, in Greenwood, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Matthew N. Cipolloso, 29, of 18 Fairturn Acres, Oxford, on charges of domestic violence assault and violation of condition of release, 10:54 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, […]
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Riverview patient sentenced on child porn charge in Augusta
Paul Orchard, 43, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for possession of sexually explicit video of a child under 12 years old. In 2014 he was found not criminally responsible for sexually assaulting and killing his mother-in-law in front of his 6-year-old daughter in Peru.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Three arrested during Friday traffic stop in Auburn
The stop led to the arrest of two Georgia men and a Westbrook woman on drug and gun charges, police said.