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Montana fugitive wanted in her infant’s death arrested in Strong

by Donna M. Perry December 16, 2019December 17, 2019

Audria S. Nickerson had methamphetamine in her system when she was found slumped over her child in a vehicle, according to Butte-Silver Bow Undersheriff George Skuletich.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Man charged with pointing handgun at bystanders in Old Port

by Matt Byrne December 13, 2019December 13, 2019

The 21-year-old Lewiston resident is facing felony weapons charges in connection with the incident outside a pizzeria.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Newest scam in Livermore Falls is from person claiming to be a hitman

by Donna M. Perry December 11, 2019December 12, 2019

Officer Troy Reed said the scammer texted a person and sent a photo of the victim pulled from his social media account.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Auburn man seeks dismissal of Alaska murder and rape charges

by Christopher Williams November 27, 2019November 27, 2019

Attorneys for the former Fairbanks university student filed motions in his case Monday.

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Former UMaine, Delaware athlete gets 5 years in prison for rape

by MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press November 22, 2019November 22, 2019

Clay Conaway is accused of sexually assaulting six women and has been sentenced to five years in prison for his rape conviction in the first case to go to trial.