The state’s chief medical examiner, testifying at the murder trial of Timothy Danforth, describes the shot that killed Michael Reis.
Cops & Courts
Police, crime and courts news from the Portland Press Herald.
Howland man under arrest tries to escape by running onto I-95
John T. Havlin was being transported to jail by a sheriff’s deputy when he fled on foot onto the roadway.
Waterville police arrest two after searches turn up $45,000 in drugs
Ambrose Wan of New York and Toni Juliano of Canaan were charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors.
Ayla Reynolds, toddler missing since 2011, declared dead by judge
The legal determination clears the way for the mother of the child to sue the baby’s father, Justin DiPietro.
Maine sheriffs call for national solution to immigrant detention issue
Amid threats by Gov. LePage, all 16 of the state’s sheriffs say it’s up to federal officials to resolve concerns about the legality of detentions.
Medical examiner at Robert Burton murder trial testifies victim shot in back
One round was fired when Stephanie Gebo was down on the floor of her bedroom, Margaret Greenwald said.
Death investigation leads to arrest, drugs, sleeping 3-year-old, police say
Elspeth Donnelly, 29, is pronounced dead on arrival at Rumford Hospital. Her boyfriend is charged with endangering the welfare of a child.
Brass knuckles, conflicting witness statements arise in Wilton murder trial
State witnesses took the stand Tuesday on the second day of the trial for Timothy Danforth, who is accused of shooting Michael Reis.
Former Oakland woman sentenced to 8 years for sexual assault on 3-year-old boy
Sarah Conway also was ordered to spend 18 years on supervised release after the prison term.
Woman charged in fatal hit-and-run in Westbrook has history of driving violations
Police say Natasha Field failed to stop after hitting 51-year-old Sharon E. Crawford of Westbrook.