Maine Crime Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Norway man charged with murder of estranged wife

by Christopher Williams August 18, 2023August 20, 2023

A grand jury indicts Andrew J. St. George for killing Barbara St. George July 7.

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Lewiston man admits to trafficking meth and suspected crack

by Christopher Williams August 17, 2023August 17, 2023

Willie Rembert faces up to 20 years in prison on each charge.

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Passenger in fatal Castine crash pleads not guilty to ‘co-conspirator’ charges

by John Terhune August 17, 2023August 17, 2023

At her arraignment Thursday morning, Noelle Tavares, 21, of Falmouth, Massachusetts, denied responsibility for the December 2022 crash that killed 4 of her Maine Maritime Academy classmates.

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Frustrated mother says state failed to protect her baby

by Emily Allen August 16, 2023August 16, 2023

Reginald Melvin, 30, was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Wednesday. A state watchdog will now review how Child Protective Services dealt with Melvin before his son died in 2021.

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FBI announces $10,000 reward in Portland cold case

by Staff Report August 16, 2023August 16, 2023

The FBI and Portland police are asking for information about the death of Frank A. Williams III, who was stabbed near Kennedy Park in 2008.

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Hallowell woman arrested after car crashes into building, catches fire in Augusta

by Jessica Lowell August 16, 2023August 16, 2023

An office building on Western Avenue was significantly damaged and one person was taken to a hospital after the Tuesday crash, officials said.

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Bath native, AI entrepreneur accused of swindling investors

by John Terhune August 16, 2023August 16, 2023

Michael Brackett was arrested Tuesday on wire and securities fraud charges after he allegedly lied to investors about the financial health of his tech startup, Centricity Inc.