The York County Sheriff’s Office set up a sting operation that led to the arrests, the sheriff says.
Cops & Courts
Police, crime and courts news from the Portland Press Herald.
Mexican man pleads guilty to driving illegal border crossers to Maine
The man flew from Mexico to Canada with his two nephews, then drove into Vermont and Maine.
Court documents show former BIW union official will plead guilty to embezzling $280,000
Ryan Jones of Biddeford was secretary-treasurer of Local S6 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers from 2012-16.
York County police warn of thieves posing as water district workers
Police say men claiming to be from the local water district stole jewelry from an Ogunquit resident.
Farmingdale man charged in 2012 pharmacy robbery
Investigators say Dustin DeGreenia wore a fake beard and twice entered the Rite Aid on North Belfast Avenue in Augusta.
Gardiner Legion offers redemption to bottle thief: Leave the money at back door
Someone has stolen returnable bottles twice in the last month, and the bottle money goes to local Scouts.
Durham man killed in crash on I-295 in Freeport
Dana Thibeault was killed when the truck he was driving hit a van that had swerved to avoid a deer.
Oxford police chase suspect by car, then on foot
Authorities say the suspect stole a van and led a motor vehicle chase before fleeing on foot.
Judge orders written briefs on suppressing statements by mother accused of manslaughter
Attorneys for Miranda Hopkins of Troy, accused in the death of her infant son, say police interrogation techniques violated her due-process rights.
Maine man seeking new trial cites expert witness on PTSD
Bartolo Ford is serving a 20-year sentence for aggravated attempted murder.