Maine Crime Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Court documents identify teen charged with murder in Mount Vernon girl’s killing

by Staff Report Kennebec Journal July 25, 2022July 26, 2022

Aidan Grant, 15, of Wayne is charged with intentional or knowing murder in connection with the July 18 killing of Brooke McLaughlin, 14.

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Man runs over woman in Raymond with his SUV

by Dennis Hoey July 24, 2022July 25, 2022

The driver is arrested and charged with operating under the influence

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Family members of missing campers plea: ‘Come home’

by Megan Gray July 24, 2022July 25, 2022

A Springvale woman, her 2-year-old daughter and the girl’s father left June 27 for a camping trip, and no one has heard from them in more than three weeks.

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Juvenile suspect charged with murder in death of Mount Vernon teen

by Bonnie Washuk and Kelley Bouchard July 23, 2022July 24, 2022

A close-knit town is awash in grief, confusion and a newfound sense of danger after Brooke McLaughlin, 14, was found dead in her home Monday.

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California man gets 7 years for molesting children in Auburn

by Christopher Williams July 21, 2022July 22, 2022

A judge suspended an additional eight-year sentence for sexually abusing a second victim, plus 12 years of probation.

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Portland man accused of killing girlfriend was drinking, driving fast before her death, affidavit says

by Emily Allen July 21, 2022July 21, 2022

A federal affidavit cites numerous witnesses describing Raymond Lester’s erratic behavior on the night before Nicole Mokeme was found dead at Acadia National Park.

Maine, Maine Crime

Maranacook seventh grader identified as victim in Mount Vernon homicide

by Scott Monroe July 21, 2022July 22, 2022

Brooke McLaughlin, 14, who was found dead at her home Monday night in a case still under investigation by Maine State Police, was described by friends and school officials as a bright and kind girl who looked out for others and loved her pet lizard.