Augusta Police Chief Jared Mills said several tips from the public, in addition to his department’s investigation, led to the arrest of Joshua Brougham.
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Portland man accused of killing girlfriend in hit-and-run in Acadia pleads not guilty
Raymond Lester is charged with murder in the death of Nicole Mokeme, who was killed while hosting a retreat in Acadia National Park last June.
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Ex-jail guard found guilty of manslaughter for falling asleep at wheel, killing 9-year-old girl
Kenneth Morang, 64, faces zero to 30 years in prison following his conviction for causing the crash that killed Raelynn Bell of Standish in July 2019.
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Jury finds Randolph man not guilty of sexually assaulting child
Nathaniel R. Dillon, 31, acquitted on all four counts of gross sexual assault for incidents alleged by a girl who was 10 and 11 years old at the time.
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Study group recommends stricter policies on access to prisoner phone calls
A legislative study group is recommending that Maine take steps to prevent police and prosecutors from having access to calls between lawyers and their clients in jail.
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Lewiston police evacuate Oxford Street apartment house, surround building
Police continue to investigate the scene Thursday morning.
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Ex-jail officer charged in fatal crash takes stand, says he wasn’t too tired to drive
Kenneth Morang, 64, testifies that he did not feel like he was too tired to drive home after a 16-hour shift. He fell asleep at the wheel, killing a 9-year-old girl.
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Former jail officer in fatal wreck told police he knew he was tired before crash
The key interview between Kenneth Morang and the lead investigator from the Gorham Police Department was not recorded, and the detective had to come back and repeat his questions on tape.
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Jury finds Stockton Springs mother guilty of murdering son
Jessica Trefethen, 36, is convicted of depraved indifference murder in the death of her 3-year-old son, Maddox Williams.
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Belfast boy, 3, died from ‘battered child syndrome,’ medical examiner testifies
Deputy Chief Medical Examiner Liam Funte testified that Jessica Trefethen’s son Maddox Williams had multiple injuries that were not consistent with the normal activities of a 3-year-old.