Cops & Courts - Portland Press Herald

Lawyer accuses state prison of unfairly limiting client’s calls after allegations of witness tampering

by Emily Allen November 12, 2024November 12, 2024

Lorenze Labonte was moved to Maine State Prison before his trial on a murder charge in connection with the death of Ahmed Sharif in Biddeford last year. His attorney says he can barely make phone calls.

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Portland woman found guilty of $1 million investment fraud scheme

by Morgan Womack November 12, 2024November 12, 2024

Jody Flynn Dalvet was convicted in Cumberland County Superior Court on Nov. 4.

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Etna man ordered to pay $175,000 for stealing dead brother’s identity

by Emily Allen November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

Napoleon Gonzalez, 87, was given 5 months of probation and will not have to serve any time behind bars.

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Passenger in crash that killed 4 Maine Maritime Academy students pleads guilty

by Morgan Womack November 8, 2024November 9, 2024

Noelle Tavares, of Falmouth, Massachusetts, accepted a deal in Hancock County Superior Court on Friday afternoon.

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Yarmouth doctor accused of sex trafficking and running illicit massage business

by Gillian Graham November 8, 2024July 1, 2026

Police say they identified 2 people suspected to be victims of human trafficking while they were investigating Peter O’Donnell.

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Denmark woman not competent for double murder trial, psychologist says

by Christopher Williams November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

Tzara Jones showed signs of being delusional when meeting with a forensic psychologist, he says.

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Mainers reject Pine Tree Flag design, will remain unofficial symbol of the state

by Emily Allen November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

As of Wednesday afternoon, at least 55% of voters rejected a proposal to adopt the old design as the state flag. But some say they still plan to fly it from their homes.