While some police department leaders report moderate improvements, everyone agrees it has gotten far more challenging to get to full staff.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 5, 2024
• Lawrence Berry, 21, of 103 Pioneer St., West Paris, on a charge of unlawful possession of scheduled drug, 9:28 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, on Oxford Street in Paris, by Paris Police Department. • Derek L. Demers, 42, of 139 College St., Lewiston, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 9:14 a.m. Wednesday, […]
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Man accused of setting up fatal Woodford Street shooting pleads guilty to robbery
Anthony Osborne, 46, is expected to serve 8 years in prison under a plea deal with prosecutors.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Court files reveal new details of ‘complex’ large-scale illegal marijuana grows at central Maine residences
After five people were arrested at a triad of houses in the towns of China and Belgrade, details are emerging such as fake marijuana license cards and expensive Armani jackets.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Waterville murder suspect released from hospital, handed over to police custody
Spridal Hubiak, 20, of Waterville, who is accused of killing 52-year-old Angela Bragg, was moved to a jail in Missouri after leading police in Arkansas on a car chase that culminated in an officer-involved shooting.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Portland police investigating shooting at Union Station Plaza
Police said one person was injured in the Thursday night shooting and they believe there’s no threat to the public.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
State drops murder charge in 15-year-old Portland killing
Prosecutors said they had to drop the charge against Khang Tran because he was a minor at the time of Frank Williams’ slaying in 2008. A second defendant, Shane Hall, is still charged in Williams’ death.
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Courthouses in Augusta, Portland reopen after bomb threats prompt evacuations
The threats came a day after Maine’s State House and several others across the country were targeted with hoax bomb threats that authorities say were sent by the same group, highlighting what legislative leaders say is a “concerning and unacceptable trend.”
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man awaiting murder trial charged with assaulting jail guard
The Androscoggin County Jail corrections officer’s eyeglasses were damaged in the assault, authorities reported.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man charged with setting 3 fires
One of the fires was set on the property of one of Auburns oldest buildings.