• John A. Allen, 55, of 43 Summit Drive, Canton, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 7:37 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, in Canton, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Curtis B. Chandler, 25, of 17 Erchles St., Rumford, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 9:08 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, in Norway, […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Federal marshals capture Lewiston man after rooftop chase in Auburn
The U.S. Marshals Service arrested 34-year-old Matthew Gallagher on warrants charging him with theft of a firearm, possession of a firearm by a felon and criminal threatening with a firearm.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Watch: Lewiston’s plan to reduce gun violence: More cops, cameras, conversation and court support
The plan includes putting more law enforcement on the streets, pursuing legislation to help the judicial system, and more community engagement.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man appears in court for charge related to crack deals
Federal agents say Pierre Calhoun made three drug sales earlier this year to an undercover buyer in Lewiston.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 28, 2024
• Wilson M. Downs, 67, of 1275 Crooked River Crossway, Albany Township, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 9:09 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, on Railroad Street in Mexico, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Logan C. Fortin, 20, of 45 Vermont Ave., Greene, on two charges of violation of condition of release, […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Watch: Lewiston officials to address gun violence during Thursday news conference
Police said their plan includes more law enforcement presence, coordination with state and federal agencies, community engagement, and a call to action by the Legislature and judicial system.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man kept in jail after another drug arrest
A federal judge said Matthew Mennealy poses a danger to the community for actions stemming from his drug abuse problem.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston shooter may have planned to ambush former co-workers in lot where his body was found
State police released a new document that suggests the gunman ‘would have known’ that there were no cameras in the overflow parking lot at Maine Recycling Corp., where he had worked.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 27, 2024
• Max A. Begin, 18, of 21 Holt Road, Clinton, on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol, 3:40 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Oxford Plains Speedway, by Fryeburg Police Department. • Ethan R. Brown, 24, of 26 Marion Ave., Norway, on charges of aggravated assault, criminal mischief, endangering the welfare of a […]
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Fourth man charged in deadly Woodford Street shooting rejects 12-year plea deal
Court proceedings in the 4 cases have dragged on for years since the fatal Portland shooting. The soonest that the last suspect, Jonathan Geisinger, will go to trial is August 2025.