Maine Crime Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Windham homeowner holds suspect in chase at gunpoint for police

by Matt Byrne December 27, 2019December 27, 2019

Daniel Wayne Spooner, 34, is accused of eluding a police officer, leaving the scene of a personal injury crash and endangering the welfare of a child.

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Portland police looking for 2 suspects in armed robbery

by Dennis Hoey December 27, 2019

Jake’s Quik Stop on Brighton Avenue was held up Thursday evening, police say.

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Portland man who killed sister’s boyfriend found guilty of manslaughter

by Megan Gray December 27, 2019December 31, 2019

Mark Cardilli Jr. shot Isahak Muse during an argument in the Cardilli family’s home in March.

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Windham police search for suspect who ditched his car on River Road

by Dennis Hoey December 26, 2019December 27, 2019

Police say the man led them on a chase before fleeing on foot after driving into a swampy field.

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More details emerge from Waterville-Canaan shootout that wounded officer, suspect

by Meg Robbins and Molly Shelly December 23, 2019January 3, 2020

Richard Murray-Burns, 29, of Hartland allegedly initiated a car chase and shooting after Waterville police pulled him over Sunday after a report of shoplifting at Walmart.

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Police say Standish man crashed car into church in Westbrook

by Dennis Hoey December 23, 2019December 24, 2019

Ian Crouse faces multiple charges, including two felonies, in the crash early Sunday at The First Baptist Church on Main Street in Westbrook.

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Man helps inmates find hope, purpose through jail ministry

by Christopher Williams December 23, 2019December 27, 2019

Bruce Noddin helps provide spiritual guidance and council to inmates at Androscoggin County Jail.

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Police interrupt attempted robbery of Buddy T’s Restaurant

by Matthew Daigle December 23, 2019December 24, 2019

Lewiston police said that three males — two adults and one juvenile — were arrested Saturday morning after attempting to break into Buddy T’s Restaurant at 675 Main St.