An attorney for Joseph Chute says prosecutors lack evidence that a crime was committed.
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Dechaine defense attorneys say new DNA results point to unknown suspect in 1988 killing
Dennis Dechaine is making a bid for a new trial after spending 36 years in prison for the murder of 12-year-old Sarah Cherry.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News
‘Massive’ marijuana grow operation discovered in Jay farmhouse, authorities say
Authorities have not released the exact location of the farmhouse.
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Dennis Dechaine appears in court for 2-day hearing for new trial request
Dechaine, who was convicted in 1989 of killing Sarah Cherry, will be in court Thursday and Friday in Rockland to ask for a new trial based on new DNA evidence.
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Sheriff: California man arrested, about 3,400 marijuana plants seized at illegal growing operation in Harmony
Dongming Liao, 41, was arrested at a residence on Cooley Road and charged with illegal cultivation of marijuana, officials said.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: April 17, 2024
• Rebecca L. Berry, 34, of 25 Valley Road, Casco, on a charge of failing to report, 3:40 p.m. Friday, April 12, at Cumberland County Jail, Portland, by Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. • Hailey T. Brown, 27, of 32 Alpine St., Norway, on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, 6:54 p.m. Sunday, […]
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Wilton police charge juvenile after assault at Kineowatha Park
Police received a report of an assault involving multiple juveniles Monday evening.
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Four arrested on arson charges after fires at three vacant homes in Dresden, Woolwich
While the three homes were unoccupied, one was being renovated, with a family of four planning to move in soon.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Politics
Sagadahoc sheriff candidates don’t want Lewiston mass shooting to define them
Amid biting criticism for the department’s failings before the tragedy on Oct. 25, incumbent Sheriff Joel Merry and Sgt. Aaron Skolfield forge ahead.
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CMCC women’s volleyball coach arrested for possession of sexually explicit material
Kyle Chapman, 33, has coached the Mustangs for three seasons. Central Maine Community College has put him on administrative leave from coaching and teaching.