Maine’s public defense agency puts out an urgent call for help after the loss of another public defender.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Sun Journal.
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Big Apple robbed again in Augusta
Police said they are investigating the robbery, reported at 4:08 a.m. Sunday, at the convenience store and gas station at 36 Stone St.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Brooklin couple who were shot to death July 2 were found by one of their children
A report from the state medical examiner says William Cohen shot his wife Pamela before turning the gun on himself.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, River Valley
Canton man arrested after trying to evade police in stolen SUV
Shawn Dame, 32, allegedly crashed a stolen SUV in Falmouth and ran to Presumpscot Street in Portland before police arrested him Friday morning and charged him with several crimes.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Nation / World, News
N.Y. architect charged with serial killings that included a Maine woman
Rex Heuermann, 59, is accused of killing Megan Waterman, of Scarborough, and two other women. They were among the 11 people whose remains were found on Long Island in 2010 and 2011 in what became known as the Gilgo Beach murders.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Trio charged in commercial burglary spree
The three defendants accused of committing commercial burglaries face a total of 57 charges.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston woman charged in stabbing
Karie Ann Lessard is facing felony charges for assaulting and robbing a Lewiston woman.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Lebanon man sentenced to more than 7 years in prison for storming the U.S. Capitol
Kyle Fitzsimons was found guilty of 11 charges in September. He was one of hundreds of people who stormed the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Camp Chewonki examines hiring practices after employee charged with assaulting colleagues
Wiscasset police arrested 22-year-old Carlos Missioni at Camp Chewonki on June 24 after he is accused of assaulting two co-workers in their co-ed cabin.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Lewiston man indicted on sex charge against child
Richard C. Bradbury, 59, was arrested Jan. 22 by Wilton police.