Christopher C. Cates, 48, was charged early last week with assaulting two young children, and officials said after he was released from jail, he violated conditions of his release by contacting people involved in the assault case.
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Two men arrested in Sanford stabbing
Derrick Roberts-Poulin and Jordan Roberge, both 21, have been charged with robbery and elevated aggravated assault.
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Portland man shot in Old Port last year now suing bar and bouncer
The bouncer at The Drink Exchange in February 2022 says he was acting in self-defense when he shot Thomas Landry, who was wielding a baseball bat.
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Rumford police chief posts outcome of arrests on Facebook
Chief Tony Milligan says his intent is to give people a better understanding of department operations and issues officers face.
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Former Maine candidate pleads guilty in clean elections fraud case
A judge approved a 10-day jail sentence for Matthew Toth, but said the penalty can be satisfied through an alternative sentencing program.
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Waterville driver who caused wrong-way crash on I-295 charged with operating under influence, police say
Marina Kinney, 30, was driving south in the northbound lane of Interstate 295, near Brunswick, when she became involved in a crash that injured two, according to officials.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, The Franklin Journal
Harrison man pleads guilty to possession of fentanyl powder in Farmington
Daniel Maxfield, 43, entered into an 18-month delayed sentencing agreement.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Substitute teacher charged with assaulting student at Gray high school
Police said the alleged assault took place at a sporting event Tuesday night at the Gray-New Gloucester High School.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Industry man pleads guilty to misdemeanor charge from shooting incident in January
Bradford C. Luker, 57, pleaded to a lesser class charge of domestic violence reckless conduct.
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Woodstock man to serve 5-year sentence from 2019 crash
Ethan Rioux-Poulios admitted Tuesday to violating his probation from a 2019 vehicular manslaughter sentence when he allegedly led police on a chase last year in Oxford County.