A Fairbanks judge set dates for Steven H. Downs’ hearing and trial in the 1993 slaying of a 20-year-old Alaska woman.
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Buckfield woman admits to federal drug charge
Jaime Morin had more than 400 grams of cocaine with her when she was stopped Feb. 1 in Lewiston.
Bail sought for man charged in Auburn parking lot slaying
Defense attorneys claim new evidence supports their request for Gage Dalphonse.
South Carolina man faces new charges in alleged Lewiston abduction, assault
Dustin Beach has been indicted on federal charges of kidnapping, interstate stalking and witnesses tampering after police say he kidnapped a woman from South Carolina and brought her to a hotel in Lewiston in July.
Westbrook arson results in prison sentence
Police said Jonathan Thomas set a car on fire.
Montana fugitive wanted in her infant’s death arrested in Strong
Audria S. Nickerson had methamphetamine in her system when she was found slumped over her child in a vehicle, according to Butte-Silver Bow Undersheriff George Skuletich.
Man charged with pointing handgun at bystanders in Old Port
The 21-year-old Lewiston resident is facing felony weapons charges in connection with the incident outside a pizzeria.
Newest scam in Livermore Falls is from person claiming to be a hitman
Officer Troy Reed said the scammer texted a person and sent a photo of the victim pulled from his social media account.
Lewiston felon pleads guilty to gun charge
PORTLAND — A Lewiston man pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to being a felon with a gun. Wearing a jail suit and with his ankles shackled at U.S. District Court, Sabree Branch, 27, admitted to the Class C felony, which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine of $250,000. […]
Auburn man seeks dismissal of Alaska murder and rape charges
Attorneys for the former Fairbanks university student filed motions in his case Monday.