Police said they had to suspend pursuit of the motorcycle after it reached speeds over 150 mph.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine Crime, News
Former Livermore Falls man charged with cruelty to animals
Seven of 10 animals died in an apartment on Main Street about two months after being abandoned by Parker Foster, police said.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Inmates in solitary confinement go on hunger strike at Maine State Prison
The inmates are protesting conditions in their segregated unit.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Federal judge throws out evidence from traffic stop by Maine trooper accused of racial profiling
U.S. District Judge Nancy Torresen said Maine State Police Cpl. John Darcy was ‘not a very credible witness.’
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Judge orders no prison time for Naples woman charged in bogus marriage
Desperate for money at age 18, Raeanna Johnson advertised for a job and got caught up in a fraudulent marriage scheme with a Russian man.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Jay man under the influence when his car struck 3 vehicles in Manchester, police say
Jeffrey Smart, 48, was arrested Tuesday after police said his Ford Focus was being driven erratically when it struck the other vehicles on U.S. Route 202 in Manchester.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Standish man faces charges in high-speed chase through Bath, Wiscasset
The driver of an SUV failed to stop for a state trooper, but was stopped when Wiscasset police deflated two of his SUV’s tires.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Trial nears for Scarborough roofing contractor charged with manslaughter in worker’s death
Shawn Purvis’ court hearing Monday provided a glimpse of the tensions that have simmered in the nearly three years since Alan Loignon, Purvis’ half brother, fell to his death from a roof in Portland.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 15, 2021
Arrests Bridgette L. Clough, 32, of 51 High Pine Drive, Gilead, on two charges of failure to appear after bailed, 9:37 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, in Bethel, by Maine State Police. Scott M. Miller, 45, of 53 Osgood Ave., Mexico, on a charge of disorderly conduct, 5:07 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, in Mexico, by Mexico […]
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Court date set for Portsmouth police officer charged with domestic assault in Maine
South Berwick resident Todd Goodwin, 44, is expected to appear in York County District Court next week on one count of domestic violence assault.