Under a deal between Republican and Democratic senators, Superior Court Justice Julia Lipez is no longer expected to be confirmed to the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Sun Journal.
Lewiston police investigate gunfire reported Tuesday on Pine Street
Witnesses reported hearing a disturbance and gunshots Tuesday night on Pine Street.
Portland police arrest 5 men in Morrill’s Corner shooting, still looking for N.H. suspect
Each man faces assault charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Susan McHugh, which police believe stemmed from a biker club dispute.
Auburn man admits to dealing crack
Prosecutors say Pierre Calhoun sold more than 24 grams of crack cocaine to an undercover buyer.
Biddeford man sentenced to more than 4 years for assaulting police during Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Christopher Maurer, 47, pleaded guilty in July to felony-level charges for assaulting police with a dangerous weapon.
Oxford County arrest log
• Mario E. Angeloni, 40, of 25 Cheevers Road, Waterford, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 9:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at 330 Bear Pond Road, Waterford, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Emanuel A. Barcelo-Tirado, 29, of 285 Turner St., Canton, on a charge of criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, […]
Two towns, one department? Shared chief says Monmouth, Winthrop police should merge
Chief Paul Ferland said he is ‘convinced a full consolidation of both agencies into a single police department would benefit both communities.’
Two guns, cash stolen in burglary at Temple home
Both rifles were found in the yard Sunday, according to the victim, Sheriff Scott Nichols said.
Police looking for man from Gray after alleged assault, car chase
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said 46-year-old Jeremy Dunlap is wanted for aggravated assault. Police tried 3 times to stop his car between Windham and Portland.
Man arrested in connection with incident that left sheriff’s deputy injured
Three others were also charged with hindering apprehension when Kevin Michael Litchfield was arrested in a cabin off Kittredge Brook Road, charged with dragging a sheriff’s deputy with his car on Nov. 1.