crime
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PublishedMarch 28, 2024
Lawmakers balk at decriminalizing drug possession in Maine; opt for a study instead
The original bill sought to treat substance use as a public health issue and would have set up receiving centers to help people dealing with a crisis.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2024
Theft charges against former Anson-Madison Water District superintendent dismissed ahead of trial, as prosecutors bring new charge
Prosecutors dropped theft charges against Michael Corson, 54, of Madison, as Corson’s jury trial was set to begin Wednesday morning but also filed a complaint for a new charge of aggravated criminal invasion of computer privacy.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2024
U.S. files first criminal charges for smuggling of greenhouse gases
A San Diego man is arrested for brings HFCs - hydrofluorocarbons - into the U.S. One expert calls it a 'climate crime.'
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2024
Suspect in Fairfield murder pleads not guilty
At an arraignment Tuesday in Somerset County Superior Court, Raheem Goodwin, 22, of Benton, pled not guilty to a charge of murdering Edwin Weeks, 62, of Fairfield.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2024
Winslow man, 22, identified by police as victim in fatal Waterville shooting
An autopsy performed Tuesday found that Justin Iraola died from multiple gunshot wounds, police said.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2024
Minot man gets $1 million bail in shooting of sheriff’s deputy
Deputies respond to disturbance in Minot on Valentine's Day, discovering a home on fire and a man with a gun.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2024
Pair accused of kidnapping, robbing woman in Brunswick
Katelynn McLaughlin of Portland and Emmanual Hurtado of Augusta face a host of charges.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2024
Sheriff: One arrested in Norridgewock after third bust in the last week of an illegal marijuana grow in Somerset County
Multiple law enforcement agencies, led by the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant at a home on Betterment Road in Norridgewock, leading to the arrest of Zunjie Wu, 26, of Brooklyn, New York.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2024
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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PublishedJanuary 16, 2024
Prosecutors deny claims by former Brunswick councilor charged in child porn case
Christopher Watkinson said the case was 'proceeding toward dismissal' until a new district attorney won a primary election.
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