Augusta police broke off one of the chases last week after it was determined the threat to public safety outweighed allowing the suspect to flee.
Maine Crime
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Police: New Sharon man shot domestic partner, then self
Police found the bodies of Jessica Dapolito, 42, and Robert Dapolito, 55, on Monday at their house on Hovey Road.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime
Bodies of man, woman found in New Sharon home
State police checking on the well-being of a person discovered the deceased Monday morning.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 25, 2021
• Lauren A. Campbell, 25, of 10 Emmons Row, Hiram, on a charge of domestic violence assault, 3:08 a.m. Sunday at Hiram by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Police look for Lewiston man believed connected to Sunday assaults involving knife, baseball bat
Victims are expected to recover from injuries.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Judicial order sets new limits on court appearances over COVID-19 concerns
Police agencies adjust to restrictions placed on each court.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Portland police charge 2 in attack on motorist with out-of-state plates
Police say 2 people who accosted and assaulted a motorist on Congress Street because he had Vermont license plates now face assault and drug charges.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Jan. 22, 2021
• Ralph G. Buck, 42, of 137 Knox St., Rumford, on charges of violation of condition of release and refusing to submit to arrest or detention, 6:54 a.m. Wednesday in Mexico by Mexico Police Department. • Eva J. Quinn, 34, of 14 Hathaway Lane, Dixfield on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 4:39 […]
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Teenager from Hampden charged with attempted murder, arson in Bangor fire
Investigators say Sunil Jones, 18, threw bottles filled with an accelerant at an apartment building on Jan. 13.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Police: Father claims daughter told by ‘voices’ to kill him
The father of an 11-year-old Auburn girl who stabbed him also told police that he had been having difficulties parenting his daughter, and that he used physical force, including slapping and spanking, on her.