Jeremy Erving, 26, admits guilt in the shooting of Randy Erving, 53, in 2016.
Cops & Courts
Police, crime and courts news from the Portland Press Herald.
Drug case dismissed after former Maine nurse completes counseling
Donna Landry had admitted taking fentanyl patches intended for patients at a Winthrop rehabilitation center.
Maine man who pleaded guilty to murdering his father files appeal in federal court
Angelo Licata, sentenced to 30 years after pleading guilty to killing his father, seeks a new trial or a review of his guilty plea.
South Portland police investigate gunshots in Pleasantdale neighborhood
No one was injured, but bullets damaged a car and some buildings.
‘Doubts will linger’ about teen’s slaying in 1980, defense lawyer argues
Philip Scott Fournier’s murder case is being decided by a judge rather than a jury.
Woman facing mounting fines committed crimes to pay them, lawyer says
A judge sentences Elizabeth Munster of Augusta to 10 months in prison and reduces some of outstanding fines she’s required to pay.
2nd Waterville defendant held on $250,000 bail on child sexual assault charges
Michael Stevens was not asked to answer any plea to the charge on Monday.
Three from Sanford charged with kidnapping, assault
They are accused of luring a man to an abandoned apartment, beating him and attempting to extort an undisclosed amount of money for his release.
Authorities warn of fake police charity calls in Maine
The scam seeks donations in support of a fraudulent fund.
Police arrest Lyman couple on turnpike, seize cocaine, cash, guns, steroids
Police say Lisa Sullivan and Buck Papapetrou drove frequently to Massachusetts to pick up cocaine and returned to their home to sell it.