maine crime Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Drug trafficker sentenced to 9 years, admonished by judge for bringing ‘poison’ into Maine

by Keith Edwards March 26, 2019March 27, 2019

Karon Baker, who pleaded guilty to trafficking in cocaine and heroin, also had $14,800 in cash and three pairs of pricey sneakers seized by police.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Lewiston police, sheriff’s office find no criminal wrongdoing by ex-mayor

by Christopher Williams March 26, 2019March 27, 2019

Shane Bouchard had been accused of wrongdoing by a Lewiston woman who said she gave him rival’s campaign emails. The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office also cleared him of separate allegations.

Cops & Courts, Maine

West Gardiner man arrested after crashing car into Cobbosseecontee Stream in Gardiner

by Sam Shepherd March 25, 2019March 25, 2019

Police say Chuck D. Schooley, 46, was reportedly operating under the influence of alcohol when the vehicle he was driving rolled through two barriers and crashed into the water.

Cops & Courts, Maine

Trial set for Maine man accused of causing 2 fiery deaths

by Associated Press March 25, 2019March 25, 2019

The victims, 43-year-old Michael Bridges and 36-year-old Desiree York, were found dead in the back of the burning truck nearly a year ago.

Cops & Courts, Maine

Autopsies complete, but probe continues into Gardiner domestic violence murder

by Rob Montana March 22, 2019March 23, 2019

State police investigations into a murder-suicide in Gardiner and a related house fire in Sidney are ongoing, with a motive for the domestic violence still not revealed.

Cops & Courts, Maine

Vassalboro father arrested on charges of assaulting infant son

by Abigail Austin March 22, 2019March 22, 2019

The 8-month-old child remains hospitalized after the Jan. 2 incident, police said.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Don’t stop talking about how to recognize, respond to and prevent domestic abuse in Maine

by by the editorial board March 21, 2019March 21, 2019

If it takes a tragedy to draw our attention to family violence, nothing will change.

Cops & Courts, Maine

Woman slain in domestic violence killing remembered as ‘gentlest of souls’

by Sam Shepherd March 20, 2019March 21, 2019

Autumn Bryant turned her love of dogs into starting a dog treat company, which she ran with her husband, Kenneth Bryant, until their marriage faltered.