Thomas E. Skypeck, 54, of Old Orchard Beach, also had to pay $5,070 in restitution and his license was revoked.
Cops & Courts
Police, crime and courts news from the Portland Press Herald.
York County sheriff says report ‘mischaracterized’ jail incident as riot
The sheriff says about 30 inmates refused to return to their cells because of recent changes at the jail but were back in by 9:20 p.m.
Two teenagers charged with painting swastika, profanities on Scarborough home
Police say the action was not a hate crime, and the symbol was chosen for dramatic effect.
Thomaston man charged with sexual abuse of 2 children
Knox County officials say Robert Robinson abused two children under the age of 14.
Three charged with heroin trafficking in Washington County
Officials seize 135 grams following the search of a home in Perry where police also find three children present.
Former Plymouth man registered snowmobile in Florida as part of scheme to avoid paying taxes
Tracy Burke’s defense attorney says Burke is ‘staggering under a mountain of debt.’
Winthrop woman to serve 11 months in jail for embezzling from church
Tricia L. Day has apologized for taking more than $30,000 and her attorney says she hopes to be eligible for an addiction recovery program in jail.
Former Plymouth man registered snowmobile in Florida as part of scheme to avoid paying taxes
Tracy Burke’s defense attorney says Burke is ‘staggering under a mountain of debt.’
Canaan man charged in September arson violated conditions of release, police allege
Matthew Short, who was accused of setting a fire that killed seven pets, wasn’t supposed to have any contact with Sheena Mosier, who faces a new theft charge.
Two masked men duct tape Franklin County mobile home occupant, steal about $30, police say
The occupant tells police he was woken up by the men breaking in, and they threatened him.