‘I think we are fighting a cultural battle here,’ the head of the office says.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, Oxford Hills
New Hampshire motorcyclist dies in Bethel crash; Alabama man charged with OUI
David Roy, 61, of Berlin, New Hampshire, was killed Saturday evening when a vehicle drove onto Route 26 in the path of Roy’s motorcycle.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Arsonist, shooting suspect killed by police was out on bail, say police
Leein Amos Hinkley, 42, was shot and killed Saturday morning during a standoff stemming from an overnight assault and arson, said local and state police Saturday afternoon.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Shots fired, houses burning and gunman holding police at bay in Auburn
Leein Amos Hinkley, 43, was shot dead by police during the hourslong standoff on Russell Avenue in Auburn early Saturday morning.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man gets probation in Boston sex assault case
The victim says the 2018 assault completely changed her life.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
New Hampshire man pleads guilty in fatal Berwick shooting
In a plea deal with prosecutors, a murder charge against Daniel Lafrenier was dropped to manslaughter in exchange for his guilty plea.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: June 14, 2024
• Jonathan E. Caiani, 29, of 156 Ledgeview Cove, Auburn, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 5:01 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at 304 King St., Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • John J. Carey III, 68, of 240 Crown Ridge Road, North Conway, New Hampshire, on charges of disorderly conduct, indecent conduct […]
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Jay man arrested after late-night car chase through central Maine towns
Zacheriah Adams, 33, of Jay, was arrested after police laid down spike mats, causing the pickup truck he was driving to stop.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, Nation / World, News
Auburn woman sentenced in Jan. 6 Capitol riot, expresses regret for her actions
Kimberly Sylvester will be on probation for a year and pay $500 in restitution.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Lawyers for Kennebunk doctor question government’s lead witness
Dr. Merideth Norris is accused of writing life-threatening prescriptions for 5 patients. The case against her relies heavily on opinions from Dr. Timothy E. King, an expert for the prosecution.