A judge lowered an Auburn man’s bail because she couldn’t find an attorney to represent him for weeks. The deadly violence and fire that followed his release has led to recriminations.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Sun Journal.
State police investigate after driver strikes car, garage in Parsonsfield
Joshua Hermance, 23, is charged with leaving the scene after crashing the boat-carrying pickup he was driving into a garage on Route 160.
Police seek armed and dangerous suspect in Augusta
Police are searching for Justin Larrabee, who was indicted in 2023 in connection with defacing the Maine Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Augusta, after they say he threatened his parents with a gun Friday.
Portland man facing prison time for charges including possession of child sexual abuse material
Joshua Decker pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges of enticing a minor and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Portland police find grenade in home of man accused of building bomb, threatening judge
Court records reveal that Daryl Walsh, 39, made threats and appeared to be in the process of building a bomb when his mother reported him to police.
Vandals use construction equipment to cause major damage at New Gloucester solar farm
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said that at least 2 suspects used heavy equipment onsite to cause several hundred thousand dollars in damage.
Driver who hit 4 troopers in Hollis last summer sentenced to 2 years in prison
Tyler Croston of Westbrook pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.
Portland man accused of building bomb, threatening judiciary member
Daryl Walsh is facing charges for terrorizing, criminal use of explosives and violation of a protection order after police say he threatened a former domestic partner and a member of the judiciary.
Portland man sentenced in Fourth of July shooting at Naples Causeway
Alexzander Goodwin, 19, pleaded guilty to assault and drug-trafficking charges in a holiday incident a year ago that injured a Westbrook High School student, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
Lewiston woman indicted in Litchfield murder case
Shari Allimah indicted on charge of murder of Gerald Marin on May 10 in Litchfield.