Robert Bowring, 39, was charged for allegedly setting fires near gas pumps Thursday night, officials said.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Sun Journal.
Killer’s spiritual beliefs a factor as authorities weigh request for increased privileges
Enoch Petrucelly, who was found not criminally responsible for stabbing his brother to death in 2008 and committed to the custody of the state, is seeking increased autonomy.
Otisfield man denies child porn charges
Travis Kimball is charged with three federal felonies involving minors.
Woman arrested following early morning Palmyra fire, authorities say
Alison Trask, 44, is facing arson and other charges after the fire Thursday destroyed a house and two motor homes, and substantially damaged a garage, according to the state Department of Public Safety.
Police charge Lewiston man after reports of shots fired
King Avenue was blocked by police while they investigated a reported shooting.
New Sharon man indicted in domestic violence terrorizing case
Darryl Forgione, 39, is accused of choking, beating and terrorizing a woman last November.
Athens fire chief arrested on charges of sexual misconduct with a minor, sheriff says
Sean Boyd, 45, has since resigned as chief amid charges he sexually assaulted a child over a six-month period in 2014, according to officials.
Farmington man indicted on felony trafficking charge of fentanyl
Parker Harris, 19, is also subject to criminal forfeiture of two shotguns, pistol.
Man from Strong charged with assaulting child, woman
Philip Mazzarese, 35, is accused of throwing a boy and hitting his mother with a hammer.
Man charged with robbing elderly man at ATM in Lewiston
Police arrested Jonathan Edwards and were searching for a second suspect.