William Bischoff, 76, also admits failing to pay the IRS nearly $570,000 in federal taxes, Justice officials said Friday.
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Armed Skowhegan homeowner confronts man trying to break into his home
After running off and being found by police, an incoherent and apparently intoxicated man was taken to a hospital and issued a summons.
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Westbrook police arrest 3rd suspect in February armed robbery
Christian Sawyer, 22, is charged with robbery and aggravated assault in connection with the pistol-whipping and robbery of a man who gave the group a ride.
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Legislature will investigate DHHS’s role in deaths of 2 girls who were abused: ‘How did the ball get dropped?’
The Legislature’s watchdog agency will scrutinize the state’s Child Protective Services and other public agencies, seeking to address shortcomings in Maine’s system for protecting children.
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Lisbon man convicted of trying to murder police won’t get new trial
Bartolo Ford fled from police in a dump truck during a 2008 chase in which he rammed cruisers.
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Funeral for girl killed in Stockton Springs to be held Saturday in New York
Marissa Kennedy died Feb. 25 after months of daily beatings by her stepfather and mother, police say.
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Lewiston man accused of driving stolen truck through door of a store
Brooks Noddin, 26, was arrested early Wednesday morning after a police chase.
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Teenager charged with making Gray-New Gloucester bomb threat
Police say a 13-year-old boy wrote a bomb threat on a bathroom stall at Gray-New Gloucester Middle School.
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South Portland man accused of robbing bank with toy gun
Police say Donald Sturton threatened employees at the the Bank of America branch but never showed the gun.
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Report finds police acted in self-defense in 2017 Vassalboro shooting
The incident resulted in the deaths of two people, including a man who fired several rounds from a handgun at officers after a reported home invasion last year in Vassalboro.