• Thomas E. Begley, 29, of 4 Hazen St., Norway, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 5:04 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Amy E. Boutilier, 43, of 232 Knox St., Rumford, on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 7:41 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at Route 232 […]
Maine crime
Long sentence, large debt for man who put razor blades in Hannaford pizza dough
Nicholas Mitchell was sentenced to four years and nine months in federal prison and ordered to pay Hannaford nearly $230,000 in restitution.
Waterville pair arrested after more than $100,000 of fentanyl, crack found in hotel room, police say
Police say Alexander Rizza III, 33, and Kayley Orcutt, 28, possessed illicit drugs with a street value of more than $100,000.
Crime in Maine down for ninth straight year
But concerns linger about underreported cases of rape and domestic violence, two offenses that are far more widespread than police cases indicate.
South Berwick chief who insulted neighboring department placed on leave
Dana Lajoie has been relieved of his command of the South Berwick police department pending an investigation into his hostile treatment of officers from Berwick.
Man from Puerto Rico arrested in Fairfield double stabbing, police say
Alejandro Rivera, 31, was taken to the Somerset County Jail in Madison, according to police. He is charged with two counts of elevated aggravated assault.
Augusta man allegedly assaults woman who gave him ride, tries to crash her vehicle
Christopher M. Good, 55, faces charges of assault and unlawful sexual touching following the Thursday incident, police said.
Vassalboro man admits he stalked ex-girlfriend, stole her father’s ashes and her daughter’s geckos
Edward B. Robinson, 40, is expected to serve four years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday to assault and terrorizing charges.
Eleven defendants plead not guilty to charges in a marijuana, money laundering conspiracy
An attorney for Lucas Sirois of Farmington, who is said to be the ring leader, plans to file a preliminary injunction in the case.
Man suspected of burglary arrested in Skowhegan following foot chase
David McGregor Jr. of Skowhegan is charged with failure to stop for a law enforcement officer and refusing to submit to arrest.