Jurors will return Friday morning for a fifth day of deliberations in the trial of Dr. Joel Sabean.
Cops & Courts
Police, crime and courts news from the Portland Press Herald.
Raymond man accused of trying to strangle girlfriend
Edward Farrell, who was on probation for a previous domestic violence assault, is being held without bail.
Augusta man pleads not guilty to threatening Obama, Pingree
The U.S. Attorney says Peter M. Hamilton has a history of making death threats against public officials and has been convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Maine police seek tips in death of dog found 30 miles from home
Uhdelle, a German shepherd, disappeared during a walk in Saco and was killed by a car in Gray.
Winthrop teen charged with murdering parents could face life in prison
Andrew Balcer, 17, appears in court for a brief hearing as the state tries to have him prosecuted as adult in last month’s killings of Antonio and Alice Balcer.
Lawsuit claiming Kennebec jail sexual assault says it was captured on video
Brandee A. Lewis says she was assaulted ‘by a nurse and multiple staff members.’
No verdict yet in tax fraud trial of South Portland dermatologist
Jurors will return Thursday following 27 hours of deliberations in the trial of Dr. Joel Sabean.
Winslow woman found passed out in car with needle in arm, child nearby, police say
Officers woke up the woman, who told them she is a heroin addict and asked for help.
Hollis woman was shot by man trying to defend her from boyfriend’s assault, police say
State police arrest Ryan Gilliken, who shares a home with the woman and her three children, on assault charges; no charges have been filed against the man who shot and wounded the woman.
Woman wounded in Hollis shooting, Maine State Police say
A man was taken into custody after the incident Tuesday night outside a home on River Road.