Aziayh Scott, 24, has denied causing the 2024 death of his girlfriend’s toddler in Maine.
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Police, crime and courts news from the Portland Press Herald.
Elderly couple in Gray recovers $19,500 from online fraud
Scammers convinced the couple they needed to return money that was supposedly deposited into their account by accident, police said.
Bail revoked for alleged leader of illicit Farmington marijuana operation
A federal judge ordered Lucas Sirois to be held in custody after he allegedly retrieved firearms and made threats while awaiting trial.
Fatal shooting of Aroostook County man who shot deputy, police dog was justified, Maine AG says
Steven Righini, 29, of Portage Lake, was killed by police officers on Feb. 3 after an hourslong standoff.
Child’s death in Knox County unlikely to have been caused by CPR, medical examiner and experts say
Dr. Liam Funte’s autopsy report is central to the state’s case against 24-year-old Aziayh Scott. The defense has raised issues with Funte’s credibility.
Courtroom outburst lands shuttered Madison cannabis shop’s owner in jail
Daniel Safranec apologized for his behavior, which Judge Brent Davis said was the worst he had ever seen as he ordered Safranec to serve 14 days in jail.
Maine Border Patrol agent bragged about Chicago shooting in text messages
A defense attorney says Charles Exum sent the messages, in which he boasts of his shooting skills, in a group chat with other agents.
Trial underway for man charged with manslaughter in 2024 death of child in Knox County
Aziayh Scott, 24, has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of 22-month old Quayshawn Wilson. The jury has not yet heard from the medical examiner, whose autopsy report the defense has disputed.
Border Patrol agent who shot woman in Chicago works in Maine
Court documents say the agent fired 5 rounds at the woman, who is charged with assaulting federal officers for allegedly ramming their SUV with her vehicle.
Cape Elizabeth man accused of shooting at tow truck
A woman and a 4-month-old were in the truck, police said, but no one was injured in the incident along Longfellow Drive.