One officer sustains broken nose and black eye and another officer sustains rib injuries before they subdued the suspect.
Maine crime
Lewiston man wants to move murder trial out of Auburn court
Lawyers for Jaquille Coleman say he would not receive a fair jury trial in Androscoggin County, saying publicity after the slaying ‘significantly prejudiced’ the public.
Two charged with breaking into Livermore Falls home, severely injuring one of two victims
Alleged suspects Lindsay Pollis and Joshua Pollis, brother and sister, were arrested about 40 minutes after the attack and have been charged with aggravated assault.
Two arrested on drug trafficking, possession charges after bust at Palmyra motel
Zachary Nutting, 25, and Chelsea Heath, 30, were found with fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine after a search warrant was executed in their hotel room, said Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
Man pleads guilty to lesser charges in Mount Vernon child sexual assault case
If Anthony J. Mecham, initially charged with felony counts of gross sexual assault and visual sexual aggression against a child, complies with the terms of the agreement he may end up with lone charge of unlawful sexual contact.
Brooklyn man admits to theft and resale scheme involving Auburn Home Depot and other big box stores
PORTLAND — A Brooklyn man who pleaded guilty Wednesday to selling tools and equipment stolen from big box hardware stores, including in Auburn, after crossing state lines broke down in tears after noting his father recently died from COVID-19. Jose Avila, 33, appeared at the U.S. District Court here in Maine by videoconference from his […]
Oxford County arrest log
• Beth A. Grant, 40, of 69 Stephen St., Oxford on a charge of disorderly conduct, 6:03 p.m. Saturday at 292 State Route 121, Otisfield by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. • Clay R. Jacobs, 42, of 63 Depot St., Buckfield on charges of operating under the influence and operation of a vehicle without a license, […]
Franklin County arrest log
Arrests booked from Oct. 5 to 9.
Pittston man charged with drunken driving after cement truck rolls over
The crash on state Route 27 in Pittston on Wednesday resulted in police charging Cory Williams, 39, with operating under the influence of alcohol.
Oxford County police log
• Arnold J. Clark Jr., 47, of 236 Rice Road, Waterford, on charges of violation of protection from abuse order and violation of condition of release, 9:59 a.m. Monday at 1240 Main St. by Oxford Police Department. • Connor T. Heaward, 24, of 246 Tiger Hill Road, Oxford, on a charge of violation of condition […]