Two people were from Carthage, one from Jay and the other from Massachusetts charged with aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs.
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Judge says criminal proceedings against South Portland teen will remain open
The judge will still restrict some information prosecutors share in the case against a 17-year-old charged with trying to persuade someone to kill students and staff at South Portland High.
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Posted inBethel, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Sept. 18, 2023
• Ryan A. Allen, 23, of 174 Fletcher Road, Auburn, on charges of domestic violence aggravated assault and domestic violence terrorizing, 12:16 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15, on Laurel Lane in Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • Sean M. Dittman, 33, of 16 Medallion Road, Holbrook, Massachusetts, on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Vehicle struck by bullets, crashes on Pierce Street in Lewiston
A male pedestrian opened fire on a passing car on Pierce Street on Saturday evening, police say.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta officials ponder funding for increased police presence in downtown area, overnight warming center
Augusta might use American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, funding to address concerns about those who are homeless.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston police capture 2 out-of-state murder suspects in 8 days
Police arrested two murder suspects in connection with unrelated cases out of New York and Vermont. One suspect led police on a foot chase for several blocks before he was captured.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Juvenile injured in Lewiston shootout on Pine Street
A teenager suffered non-life threatening wounds in the shooting and was taken to a hospital by a family member.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, River Valley
Trooper fatally shoots armed Rumford man accused of killing his brother
State police went to Rangeley Plantation to arrest Shay McKenna, who missed his arraignment on a manslaughter charge stemming from his brother’s shooting death.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Former Oxford Hills Christian Academy administrator charged with theft
Clarence L. Swartz, 49, of Buckfield was arrested Monday on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, according to police. Swartz resigned as Oxford Hills Christian Academy’s administrator/principal in May.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrests: Sept. 13, 2023
• Shana M. Bock, 47, of 33405 Green Road, Leesburg, Florida, on a charge of operating under the influence of alcohol, 11:52 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, on Oxford Street in Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • Joseph Downs, 45, of 419 Cumberland St., Rumford, on charges of violation of condition of release and domestic violence […]