Bradley Houghton was arrested this week after a security system notified the owner of a rental property in Skowhegan that someone had entered the home, according to Skowhegan police Chief David Bucknam.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Sun Journal.
Massachusetts man gets 30 years for Auburn sex assault of girl
David P. Hunt will be on supervised release for life after his release from prison.
Massachusetts gang member arrested in Lewiston
Robert Santana was wanted by Massachusetts law enforcement for carjacking, unarmed robbery, assault and battery, and threat to commit a crime.
Former Anson, Madison water superintendent enters not guilty plea to theft charges
Michael Corson entered his plea Tuesday in Somerset County Superior Court in response to allegations by authorities that he illegally sold old water mains to a scrap metal dealer.
Juveniles face more charges in assaults at Auburn parks
A video shared on social media depicted a man and woman believed to be homeless, being attacked by juveniles in Moulton Park.
Legislative committee confirms Mills’ appointment of DA Andrew Robinson to bench
Andrew S. Robinson, district attorney for Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties, tapped last month for judgeship.
Bowdoinham man charged in hit-and-run death dies
Charges against David A. Veinott II, 38, likely will be dismissed.
Maine man sentenced to life in prison for double-killing
A Maine man charged with killing his sister and brother-in-law has been sentenced to life in prison.
Lewiston man arrested on several charges, including armed robbery, after leading police on chase
Ahmed Duale, 27, apprehended Sunday after chase involving Maine and New Hampshire state police.
Backlogs causing delays in thousands of Maine court cases
The state’s criminal caseload has increased by more than half, taking priority over thousands more civil cases that have been on hold.