Cops & Courts - Portland Press Herald

Maine man gets 10 years in federal prison for drug, gun offenses

by Staff Report November 4, 2016November 4, 2016

Edwin Hamel, 60, of Milford is sentenced in U.S. District Court in Bangor for conspiring to distribute bath salts and being a felon in possession of firearms.

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Attorneys for dermatologist charged with fraud try to undermine prosecution’s medical expert

by Kate McCormick November 4, 2016November 5, 2016

The defense takes aim at testimony casting doubt on Dr. Joel Sabean’s claim that he sent a family member millions of dollars because he believed she needed treatment for medical ailments.

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Charges elevated against third adult accused of molesting child in Franklin County

by LAUREN ABBATE Morning Sentinel November 4, 2016November 4, 2016

A Wilton woman is indicted on more-serious charges and a second woman and a man await sentencing.

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Three men plead guilty in 2013 drug-related killing in Biddeford

by Eric Russell November 4, 2016November 22, 2016

Charles Raybine, 47, of Biddeford was shot outside an apartment complex.

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New York man found guilty of dealing drugs from Augusta hotel

by Betty Adams November 3, 2016November 3, 2016

Kashawn McLaughlin was one of six people arrested in a raid a year ago.

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Details of killings in Winthrop remain sealed

by Kennebec Journal November 3, 2016November 4, 2016

Andrew Balcer, 17, is charged with killing his parents, Antonio and Alice Balcer, but few details, including cause of death, have been released.

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Defense in South Portland doctor’s fraud trial questions credibility of witness

by Edward D. Murphy November 3, 2016November 3, 2016

Dr. Joel Sabean is on trial in federal court on charges of tax evasion, health care fraud and violation of drug laws.

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Graffiti of Crusades’ rallying cry investigated as possible hate crime at USM

by Noel K. Gallagher November 3, 2016November 3, 2016

School officials say they will refer their findings to the state Attorney General’s Office after a Latin phrase used by the alt-right was written on a desk and wall in a student Senate office.