Liban S. Mohamed, 22, died after the Sunday night incident at 132 Northern Ave. in Augusta. Four police officers have been placed on administrative leave with pay, as is standard procedure in such matters.
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Some in Maine cannot sue for decades-old child sex abuse claims
Public institutions, including schools, are immune from lawsuits for the alleged incidents, preventing many from filing civil claims, despite legal reform efforts that have eliminated the statute of limitations. One man who says he was victimized calls it ‘another injustice.’
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Two postal workers are victims of robberies in Lewiston, says city councilor
U.S. Postal Service staff using two vehicles on Davis and Main streets in Lewiston were robbed at knifepoint Saturday morning, according to several people. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service and Lewiston Police Department are investigating.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 19, 2024
• Joseph Levesque, 22, of 247 Strafford Ave., Rumford, on four charges of failure to appear after bailed, 4:03 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, in Rumford, by Rumford Police Department. • Vance A. Emery, 26, of 1343 Pequawkett Trail, Brownfield, on a charge of failure to comply with Sex Offender Registration Act, 12:51 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. […]
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Mail, keys, equipment stolen from post office in Paris
The theft at the branch office on Tremont Street happened sometime last weekend.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Texas man reaches plea deal in ‘sham’ drug-testing business case
Prosecutors say Nelson ‘Parker’ Cowand, 54, convinced 6 Mainers to pay him $323,000 to invest in a drug testing business.
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Vassalboro man arrested on charge of manslaughter in woman’s campfire death
Travis Mitchell, 31, of Vassalboro, was indicted and arrested Thursday in connection with the death of Liza Bragg, 46, who died last year after sustaining fatal burn injuries from a campfire.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Eliot Cutler released from jail 2 months early
The former Maine gubernatorial candidate was sentenced to serve 9 months for possessing child pornography starting June 1. Jail officials say he was released early for good behavior.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Woodstock man to serve 10 years in high-speed chase crash that critically injured driver
The 28-year-old defendant pleads guilty to five felonies stemming from the 2022 chase through Oxford County.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Illinois man indicted in two criminal cases stemming from alleged assault on his wife in Farmington
Cesar Vergara, 28, was indicted Thursday on several charges including domestic violence aggravated assault and eluding police during an Oct. 23 incident.