Stephen Witham’s firing is the latest setback for the sheriff’s office, after its leader resigned in December amid allegations of sexual misconduct and who is now being investigated by the FBI.
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Maine celebrity chef, husband to accept penalties over charges of writing nearly $20,000 in bad checks
Thomas Bard is expected to serve 48 hours in jail and plead to a misdemeanor rather than a felony, and Shannon Bard will perform community service and is likely to see her case dismissed.
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Maine high court upholds warrantless OUI blood test in Chelsea crash
The conviction of Rowe L. Palmer, of Farmingdale, was upheld in the ruling by the Law Court in an opinion published Thursday.
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Former Kennebunk teacher found not guilty of sexually assaulting student
After deliberating two hours, a York County jury acquits 30-year-old Jill Lamontagne of 14 charges of sexual misconduct involving a former Kennebunk High student who was 17.
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Lawsuit alleging abuses by York County sheriff personnel is settled
The suit stems from a 2011 incident in which a couple said they were threatened and illegally arrested by deputies over a financial dispute with a retired Portland police officer.
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Two valuable paintings by noted marine artist stolen from Brunswick business
The paintings by Vern Broe, which were stolen in May, are worth more than $10,000, police say.
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FBI investigating former Oxford County sheriff who sent explicit images, deputy testifies
Court testimony reveals that the probe into the destruction of documents and other records began before Wayne Gallant stepped down amid allegations he sexually harassed department members.
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DA’s office to review cases involving ex-Rockland officer with questionable credibility
It will determine whether to keep prosecuting open cases, and also decide if closed ones should be reopened, after a judge cited an ‘ongoing pattern of dishonesty.’
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Boston man pleads guilty to sex trafficking in Maine, coerced women with heroin
Rashad Sabree used two women’s addictions, verbal abuse and threats of violence to control them and force them into prostitution.
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Former Kennebunk teacher takes the stand to defend herself against sexual assault charges
Jill Lamontagne says the former student was troubled and that her concern for his safety was behind calls she made to him in May 2017.