An Army spokesperson on Thursday called the lab findings regarding Robert Card ‘concerning’ and said they ‘underscore the Army’s need to do all it can to protect Soldiers against blast-induced injury.’
Cops & Courts
Police, crime and courts news from the Portland Press Herald.
Former Kennebec County sheriff’s deputy pleads guilty to domestic violence charges
Daniel Ross, 31, of West Gardiner, to serve three years behind bars, pleading guilty to four charges but having 12 charges dropped, in plea deal.
A month after Saco shooting, police still tight-lipped about investigation
Police say releasing any information about the incident that prompted a shelter-in-place order and school lockdowns would hamper the investigation.
Auburn woman admits to Jan. 6, 2021, riot crimes
Kimberly Sylvester, a registered nurse, denies being involved in any rioting, theft or destruction of property.
Waterville man indicted on murder charge
Spridal Hubiak, 21, indicted by grand jury on charges he killed Angela Bragg, of Waterville, in December of 2023.
Army reservists tell commission more could have been done to help Lewiston gunman
Robert Card was a longtime reservist for a Saco-based unit. His colleagues became increasingly concerned about his behavior last year but took few steps to follow up on his mental health treatment.
Forensic analysis shows Lewiston shooter had traumatic brain injury
Robert Card’s family agreed to release the findings of the brain analysis Wednesday.
Judge orders neuropsychological testing for man accused of killing Westbrook couple
Marcel LaGrange, 25, entered an insanity plea last summer after he was charged with shooting Brittney Cockrell and Michael Hayter in front of their children.
Police say South Portland teen burned Pride flags, joked about school shootings
The new evidence is revealed in a hearing to determine if the 17 year old should be tried as an adult on a criminal solicitation of murder charge. He is accused of asking another student to help carry out a school shooting in South Portland.
Maine high court considers whether vacated Portland manslaughter conviction should stand
Mark Cardilli Jr. shot and killed his sister’s boyfriend, Isahak Muse, during a fight at the Cardillis’ Portland home. State prosecutors are challenging a decision last year that vacated his conviction and ordered a new trial.