Leein Amos Hinkley, 43, was shot dead by police during the hourslong standoff on Russell Avenue in Auburn early Saturday morning.
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Auburn man gets probation in Boston sex assault case
The victim says the 2018 assault completely changed her life.
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New Hampshire man pleads guilty in fatal Berwick shooting
In a plea deal with prosecutors, a murder charge against Daniel Lafrenier was dropped to manslaughter in exchange for his guilty plea.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: June 14, 2024
• Jonathan E. Caiani, 29, of 156 Ledgeview Cove, Auburn, on a charge of violation of condition of release, 5:01 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at 304 King St., Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • John J. Carey III, 68, of 240 Crown Ridge Road, North Conway, New Hampshire, on charges of disorderly conduct, indecent conduct […]
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Jay man arrested after late-night car chase through central Maine towns
Zacheriah Adams, 33, of Jay, was arrested after police laid down spike mats, causing the pickup truck he was driving to stop.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, Nation / World, News
Auburn woman sentenced in Jan. 6 Capitol riot, expresses regret for her actions
Kimberly Sylvester will be on probation for a year and pay $500 in restitution.
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Lawyers for Kennebunk doctor question government’s lead witness
Dr. Merideth Norris is accused of writing life-threatening prescriptions for 5 patients. The case against her relies heavily on opinions from Dr. Timothy E. King, an expert for the prosecution.
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Family of man shot in Portland confronts his killer in court
Damion Butterfield, 24, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for Derald Coffin’s death in 2022.
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Sanford man accused of assaulting Capitol officer with bear spray during Jan. 6 riot
Christopher Belliveau, 38, was arrested in Berwick on Wednesday in connection with the 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol. He is charged with 5 felonies and 3 misdemeanors.
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Jay teen charged after fistfight on Main Street in Jay
The fight occurred near Franchetti’s Home Town Variety, Police Chief Richard Caton IV said.