Abdallah Salim Al Siraj, 22, who is accused of killing his father, is being held without bail and was ordered to undergo a mental evaluation.
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Embden man arrested on assault charges after fleeing on snowmobile, getting stuck in river, police say
Brandon R. Grant, 34, of Embden, is charged with refusing to submit to arrest or detention and three counts of assault.
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Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Feb. 22, 2022
• Adrian B. Brochu, 40, of 29 Market Square, Paris, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 10:19 a.m. Monday, Feb. 21, at Market Square, by Paris Police Department. • Zachary O. Downs, 29, of 339 West Bethel Road, Bethel, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 4:08 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. […]
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Mother of Ayla Reynolds alleges in new documents adults tried to ‘clean up’ blood from dead child in Waterville home
Trista Reynolds, Ayla Reynolds’ mother, has filed documents that would amend and expand the scope of the wrongful death lawsuit based on newly obtained police evidence.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Anatomy of a cold case: A breakdown of the Steven Downs murder trial
Steven Downs of Auburn is convicted in a 29-year-old Alaska case that had ‘enough reasonable doubt … to drive a train through,’ according to one defense attorney.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
First Amendment fight for access
The trial of The State of Alaska v. Steven Downs began in secret. The Fairbanks trial was held in person, but no one from the public or the press was allowed in the courtroom for any part of the trial due to COVID restrictions and limited seating. Instead, a livestream was set up for interested […]
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Defense files motion for new trial for Auburn man in Alaska cold case
Allegations contained in a motion filed by attorneys for Steven H. Downs include prosecutors heard privileged attorney-client phone conversations while the defendant was in jail.
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Connecticut man denies murder charge in Fryeburg stabbing
Carlos A. Negron is being held without bail at the Oxford County Jail pending trial.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Hartford man, niece indicted in home invasion
The pair eluded capture for nearly two weeks after the alleged assault before they were ultimately found in the woods of Carter County, Tennessee.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Greenwood man denies charges in fatal crash that killed his wife
Terrence G. Gordon was driving a pickup truck in 2019 in Stoneham when it crashed, killing his wife and injuring his children, according to court documents.