At his brief arraignment Thursday, Tyler Witham-Jordan, 29, denied killing 3-year-old Makinzlee Handrahan, whom first responders found badly beaten in the family’s Edgecomb home.
Maine Crime
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
In first interview, friend who warned of Lewiston shooter says ‘I literally spelled it out’
For 17 years, Sean Hodgson was best friends with the man who would commit Maine’s deadliest mass shooting.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News
Jay man gets 6 years for dealing fentanyl
Prosecutors say Devon Ashton sold roughly 200 grams of the opioid drug to undercover buyers on four occasions.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime, News
Driver charged after police chase through Mechanic Falls and Poland
Police spotted the vehicle driving on the wrong side of Route 26 during Tuesday’s snowstorm.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lisbon man arrested in Lewiston after Auburn carjacking, attempted break-in
A Lisbon man was arrested Jan. 2 in Lewiston and accused of attempting to break into a Poland Spring Road home, stealing a car on Turkey Lane, hitting a pedestrian and fleeing the scene, according to police.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Turner woman admits to federal gun crimes
The defendant is reported to have bought more than 50 guns for other people.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Hebron man gets 3 years for being a felon with guns
Agents recovered 856 firearms during a search of the defendant’s Hebron home.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 9, 2024
• Shawn J. Biter, 45, of 117 Skeetfield Road, Oxford, on a charge of furnishing liquor to a minor, 2:36 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, on Skeetfield Road, by Oxford Police Department. • Tammy L. Morse, 52, of 388 Swain Road, Rumford, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 11:04 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, on Swain […]
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Winslow fire lieutenant accused of stealing more than $12,000 from firefighters association
Shawn Stetson, 34, of Fairfield was arrested for allegedly having withdrawn more than $12,000 in cash from various accounts associated with the Winslow Firefighters Association, officials said Monday.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
‘Do not open that door for nobody’: Dozens called 911 in first minutes after Lewiston shootings began
The Maine State Police have released copies of 51 calls made to 3 communication centers on the night of the Oct. 25 shootings.