Leein Amos Hinkley, 43, was shot dead by police during the hourslong standoff on Russell Avenue in Auburn early Saturday morning.
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Police, crime and courts news from the Portland Press Herald.
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New Hampshire man pleads guilty in fatal Berwick shooting
In a plea deal with prosecutors, a murder charge against Daniel Lafrenier was dropped to manslaughter in exchange for his guilty plea.
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Jay man arrested after late-night car chase through central Maine towns
Zacheriah Adams, 33, of Jay, was arrested after police laid down spike mats, causing the pickup truck he was driving to stop.
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Two men arrested in pair of York County robberies
Police have linked Timothy Riley of Westbrook and Kyle Allman of Hollis to robberies at a Waterboro bank Wednesday and a Buxton store last week.
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Auburn woman sentenced in Jan. 6 Capitol riot, expresses regret for her actions
Kimberly Sylvester will be on probation for a year and pay $500 in restitution.
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Dexter police shoot man who assaulted 2 officers
The incident will be investigated by the Office of the Maine Attorney General, which is standard protocol for all police shootings.
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Lawyers for Kennebunk doctor question government’s lead witness
Dr. Merideth Norris is accused of writing life-threatening prescriptions for 5 patients. The case against her relies heavily on opinions from Dr. Timothy E. King, an expert for the prosecution.
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Family of man shot in Portland confronts his killer in court
Damion Butterfield, 24, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for Derald Coffin’s death in 2022.
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Prosecutors focus on patients during third day of Kennebunk doctor’s trial
The prosecution’s expert witness spent most of Wednesday criticizing the prescribing practices of Dr. Merideth Norris, who is facing multiple counts of illegal distribution of controlled substances.
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Sanford man accused of assaulting Capitol officer with bear spray during Jan. 6 riot
Christopher Belliveau, 38, was arrested in Berwick on Wednesday in connection with the 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol. He is charged with 5 felonies and 3 misdemeanors.