firearms
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PublishedMarch 25, 2024
Psychological examination requested for Waterville man arrested by FBI over online threats to kill Biden, immigrants
The lawyer for Benjamin Brown, 45, said he is concerned Brown might not be competent to undergo initial proceedings, stand trial or assist in his defense.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2023
Faith groups meet outside Cabela’s in Scarborough to protest semi-automatic rifle sales
About 50 people met Saturday to call for restrictions on the sale of AR-style rifles in the wake of the Lewiston massacre – the nation's deadliest mass shooting this year.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2023
Auburn man denies federal gun charges
Anthony Jones is accused of making three so-called "strawman" purchases of guns from licensed dealers on behalf of other people.
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PublishedMay 13, 2023
Activists rally in Monument Square to demand a ban on assault rifles
More than 80 people at the demonstration, organized by the Maine chapter of Moms Demand Action, call for legislative action to institute gun-control measures.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2023
Man whose social media post led to Skowhegan-area school closures charged with terrorizing
Janathian Viles was arrested Thursday after a police officer interviewed him in Brewer, according to Skowhegan police Chief David Bucknam.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2023
Augusta man arrested by FBI agents in alleged $50,000 murder-for-hire scheme
Hyunkook Korsiak, 41, was arrested in New York this week after planning to kill a man in exchange for $50,000.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2023
Two seriously injured after handgun accidentally discharges at Anson home
A New Portland man was showing the weapon to a friend Thursday when it discharged, firing a single bullet into the man's hand that then struck his friend in the arm, sheriff's officials said.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2023
Gun sales in Maine declined in 2022, but remain historically high
Firearm sales in the state have fallen 17% since 2020, new data show. But sales are still far above pre-pandemic levels, and 25% higher than a decade ago.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2023
Waterville woman with loaded AR-15 in vehicle taken into custody
The woman, who has mental health issues, led police on a chase throughout the city early Monday before they stopped her on a dead-end road on the Colby College campus and took her into protective custody.
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PublishedJune 1, 2022
Waterville police, Maine Gun Safety Coalition to host ‘gun giveback’ day
People who have guns or ammunition they do not want may bring them to the Waterville Police Department and eight other law enforcement locations around the state June 11.
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