Ty K. Looney, 23, of Farmington is accused in confrontation involving eight juveniles.
Maine Crime
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Two shootings reported Friday night in Lewiston; police question 3 juveniles
The first report came in just before 7 p.m., police said, when rounds were reported fired behind a mosque on Bartlett Street. At the time, a community event with hundreds of people was taking place at Mike McGraw Park in the same area.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston attorney tapped to head up local indigent defense office
The move is aimed at providing enough lawyers to represent all criminal defendants who face jail time, but can’t afford one.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Kittery man pleads not guilty to charges related to Jan. 6 attack
Lincoln Deming is accused of helping rioters overtake the West Plaza and entering the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Maine man pleads not guilty to killing his prison cellmate in 2022
Carl Williams appeared in Cumberland County Superior Court Thursday and was found competent to stand trial on a murder charge in the death of Renaldo Jones.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Lewiston council talks gun violence; community group to hold discussion
As Lewiston Auburn Youth Network announces a Saturday discussion on recent gun violence, one of many held since the July 14 shooting death of Sahal Muridi, Lewiston city councilors and residents talk about how to foster community relations to effectively respond to gun violence.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Durham man admits to gun crime
A search of Richard Leblond’s home turned up more than a dozen guns.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 21, 2024
• Norman F. Alleano, 29, transient in Norway, on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 7:32 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at 19 Greenleaf Ave., Norway, by Mexico Police Department. • David R. Ames Jr. 48, of 246 Eddie Kahkonen Road, Norway, on a charge of violation of condition of release and unlawful possession […]
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News, Politics
‘No easy fix’ to Maine’s indigent defense crisis, director tells lawmakers
The executive director of the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services tells the Government Oversight Committee that defendants in over 860 criminal cases need an attorney.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
State police arrest Hiram man after vehicle pursuit, Augusta standoff
Zebbie Thomas, 32, was arrested after a short standoff on Sadies Way in Augusta and transported to the Kennebec County jail.