Maine Crime Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Waterville man arrested after threat to MaineGeneral’s Thayer Center for Health causes lockdown

by Amy Calder April 28, 2023April 28, 2023

Police said Friday that the threat was made by 41-year-old John Picurro, who was the owner of The Last Unicorn restaurant that was destroyed in a fire last weekend.

Friends of Alfred man accused of killing wife feared he would commit suicide

by John Terhune April 28, 2023April 28, 2023

Transcripts of 911 calls made on April 10 reveal James Crow’s friends and family believed a message he posted on Facebook shortly after he allegedly shot his wife meant he intended to take his own life.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Pittston man accused of stalking county sheriff, state trooper over Facebook, rejected in bid to move trial

by Keith Edwards April 27, 2023April 28, 2023

The lawyer for Nicholas J. Worthing sought to have his trial moved out of Kennebec County out of concern judges there could have relationships with law enforcement officers allegedly stalked by Worthing.

Androscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Auburn man gets more than 4 years as leader in pot growing conspiracy

by Christopher Williams April 26, 2023April 27, 2023

Along with other drug traffickers operating under the guise of the Maine Medical Marijuana program, Brian Bilodeau’s enterprise netted more than $9 million over four years, a prosecutor says.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Portland man pleads not guilty to killing Granny’s Burritos founder

by Emily Allen April 26, 2023April 26, 2023

Prosecutors say that Jonathan Alas, 27, stabbed his neighbor, Christopher Godin, 58, to death.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News, River Valley

Murder suspect in Lewiston shooting held without bail

by Christopher Williams April 25, 2023April 26, 2023

A Rumford man charged with felony murder in connection with a fatal shooting in Lewiston in October is offered bail.

Franklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal

Former Franklin County corrections officer pleads guilty to domestic violence charges

by Donna M. Perry April 25, 2023April 25, 2023

Wyatt Haynes, 24, of Avon entered into a one year delayed sentencing agreement Tuesday in Farmington District Court

Maine, Maine Crime, Schools & Education

Police launch investigation after Cony student posts photo of gun, ‘concerning words’ on social media

by Emily Duggan April 25, 2023April 26, 2023

Additional police officers are stationed at Cony Middle and High School following the post made by a student who is not currently in the United States.