The dozens of people charged are described as members and associates of a notorious Jamaica Plain gang.
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Minot man charged in arson and shooting of Androscoggin County deputy
The wounded deputy was expected to survive, and a fire was started at the scene.
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Sheriff: More than 500 marijuana plants, drug materials seized at Mercer home in latest bust of illegal marijuana growing operation
No arrests were made because no one was at the Rome Road home when the raid was carried out, but officials say charges are expected after the occupants are located.
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Man charged in Waterville murder held without bail, assigned lawyer
Spridal Hubiak, 21, is accused of murdering a co-worker at Damon’s Beverage at 6 Jefferson St. in Waterville and fleeing to Arkansas, where he was shot by police.
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Saco police now say they’re looking for 3 suspects involved in shooting
The department continues to hunt for the men who fled the scene of a reported shooting and car crash on Friday.
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Kennebunk doctor accused of illegal prescribing argues feds can’t use patient records
Dr. Merideth Norris says much of the state’s case against her is built on evidence seized using a bad search warrant. Her attorneys want the evidence tossed out.
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Maine’s yellow flag law has been invoked nearly once a day since Lewiston mass shooting
Before the tragic events of Oct. 25, the process to take guns away from those who pose a threat had been used infrequently. Some say reforms could make the law stronger.
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At least 4 suspects who fled Saco shooting, crash remain at large, police say
Though the suspects remain at large after Friday’s incident, the Saco deputy police chief says there is no ongoing danger to the public.
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Prosecutors say defendant in Biddeford shooting tampered with witness from jail
Lorenze Labonte is accused of killing a man in Biddeford last year. He’s been barred from talking to his fiancee, who police say was shot by his sister the day after his arrest.
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Man sought in Waterville murder in December returns to Maine
Spridal Hubiak, 20, who was wanted on a charge of murder in connection with the December killing of Angela Bragg in Waterville, was arraigned Friday at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta after being extradited from Arkansas, where he was injured while being captured on New Year’s Eve.