Lawyers for Damion Butterfield, 23, argued Monday that possibly self-incriminating statements he made to police, friends and family members should be excluded from trial because his decision to offer them stemmed from his mental illnesses.
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Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 14, 2023
• Tarka L. Anderson, 38, of 197 Pride Road, Auburn, on charges of operating after license suspension, violation of condition of release, and three charges of failure to appear after bailed, 3:58 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, in Norway, by Norway Police Department. • Richard A. Cole, 39, of 109 Cheryl Lane, Oxford, on charges of […]
South Portland woman accused of stealing half a million dollars from dentist who employed her
Theresa York, 59, is expected to plead guilty to theft charges at the end of the month after she was accused of stealing from her former friend and employer, Pamela Anzelc.
Story of Brunswick woman who fought, then fed home invader goes viral
Marjorie Perkins, 87, said she’s baffled her story has been featured across the globe.
Auburn man faces drug and gun charges from standoff
A judge sets bail at $10,000, but holds James “JJ” Bourgoin without bail pending a probation violation hearing.
Man accused of killing Westbrook couple also shot at their son, indictment says
A Cumberland County grand jury indicted Marcel LaGrange Jr., 24, on six charges, including two counts of murder and one count of aggravated attempted murder.
Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 10, 2023
• Takoda J. Cundiff, 22, of 12 Maple St., Paris, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 8:32 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 52 Main St., Paris, by Norway Police Department. • Tracey M. Davis, 50, of 143 Richardson Road, Hiram, on charges of possession of heroin, operating under the influence and unlawful […]
Stolen truck hauling portable toilets investigated by Oakland, Fairfield police
A Casella truck with a flatbed on which were mounted four portable toilets was stolen early Thursday in Fairfield and ended up in a ditch in Oakland, prompting police from both towns to investigate.
Four-hour standoff with Auburn man ends peacefully
The 38-year-old man charged with several drug-related crimes.
Two arrested, drugs and guns confiscated after sheriff’s deputies search Wayne home
Eleven firearms and various illegal drugs were taken from a Mt. Pisagh Road home after officials executed a search warrant, according to the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office.