Raymond Lester, 38, was found guilty of murder and sentenced to 48 years in state prison. The attorney for his appeal says the jury wasn’t told to consider whether his drunkenness played a role in the death.
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Lewiston police locate stolen Portland vehicle, arrest juvenile
Police charged a 17-year-old boy Monday night with theft of a vehicle.
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Lawyer accuses state prison of unfairly limiting client’s calls after allegations of witness tampering
Lorenze Labonte was moved to Maine State Prison before his trial on a murder charge in connection with the death of Ahmed Sharif in Biddeford last year. His attorney says he can barely make phone calls.
Posted inBethel, Local & State, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 12, 2024
• Michelle M. Albert, 52, of 103 Pioneer St., West Paris, on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 3:02 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at that address, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Ronald P. Cote, 41, of 79 Girardin Lane, Poland, on charges of violation of condition of release, domestic violence assault, domestic […]
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Portland woman found guilty of $1 million investment fraud scheme
Jody Flynn Dalvet was convicted in Cumberland County Superior Court on Nov. 4.
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Etna man ordered to pay $175,000 for stealing dead brother’s identity
Napoleon Gonzalez, 87, was given 5 months of probation and will not have to serve any time behind bars.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Massachusetts man charged in shooting of woman in Lewiston
The 46-year-old victim allegedly shot by SirWarrior Greene was expected to survive, police say.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man charged with drug and gun crimes
Omar. M. Omar is alleged to have trafficked cocaine, crack cocaine, fentanyl and oxycodone.
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Passenger in crash that killed 4 Maine Maritime Academy students pleads guilty
Noelle Tavares, of Falmouth, Massachusetts, accepted a deal in Hancock County Superior Court on Friday afternoon.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, River Valley
Marshals Service arrests man in Dixfield on aggravated sexual assault charge
David Ryan, 60, of Dixfield was wanted in New Hampshire on a charge of aggravated felonious sexual assault since June.