Christopher Ratte, 38, is scheduled to appear in court Sept. 9 on multiple charges after leading police on a chase Saturday night and then Being found Sunday in the basement at a Vassalboro home.
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One killed, two injured in head-on crash in Gray
The driver of one vehicle has been charged with manslaughter and driving under the influence of alcohol.
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Maine’s public defender crisis devolves into a blame game
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Augusta man shot by state police in New York
A New York state trooper shot Paul Gosselin, 63, during an incident Tuesday, officials said.
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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.
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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.