The murder trial for Steven Downs, an Auburn man accused in a 1993 murder case out of Fairbanks, Alaska, continues.
Maine crime
DNA analyst testifies in Auburn man’s murder case at Alaska court hearing
Steven Downs is charged in the murder of a native Alaskan woman named Sophie Sergie in 1993.
Police search for suspect after man stabbed in Lewiston
Officers still looking for suspect at 11:30 p.m. in Oxford Street area.
Lewiston man to serve nine months in jail after two police chases through city
Joseph Gallo pleaded guilty to four charges.
Oxford County arrest log: March 8, 2021
• Sethe N. Frank, 21, of 495 South Rumford Road, Rumford, on a charge of domestic violence terrorizing, 12:50 a.m. Saturday in Rumford by Rumford Police Department. • Darren C. Russo, 56, of 533 Washington Ave., Portland, on a probation violation, 8:22 p.m. Friday in Fryeburg by Maine State Police. • David Stuart, 71, of […]
Woman indicted on charge she stole more than $10,000 from Alfond Youth Center in Waterville
Sherrie Anne Genness, 43, who worked as an office manager at the Alfond Youth & Community Center, is accused of taking the money over five years.
Woman indicted on felony murder charges for shooting in Winthrop
Kiera Francis was indicted by a grand jury on felony murder, robbery, and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon charges; others indicted on unrelated drug charges.
Man arrested in Whitefield family’s farmstand destruction
Wayne Mullens, owner of the front-end loader police believe was used to rip apart Swallowtail Farm and Creamery’s farmstand in Coopers Mills, was arrested Thursday night in Gardiner.
Police: Fugitive wanted in Maine jumps bail in Vermont, takes off with woman
Police say that Christopher Farrow is facing charges in three states, including Maine. After making bail in Vermont over the weekend, Farrow failed to show up for his court appearance and is now a fugitive from justice.
Man who killed neighbor’s dog in Somerville won’t be prosecuted
Dannie L. Peaslee Sr., who was initially charged with animal cruelty, told police he felt threatened by a dog owned by a neighbor with whom he’d had a longstanding dispute.