The town will get $125,000 from the federal Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.
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Police, crime and court news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Drug take-back day set for Augusta, Waterville, other locations
Law enforcement on Saturday will accept unwanted prescription drugs at locations around the state in hopes of getting unused prescriptions out of homes and off the streets.
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Driver in Casco crash that killed 4-year-old boy reported missing
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says a ‘despondent’ Michael Minson was last seen on Sept. 9.
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State’s effort to force drug on defendant before trial sparks debate
Leroy Smith III’s case raises questions about how far the state can go to ensure its murder case moves ahead.
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LePage, lawmakers, judges dedicate new Augusta courthouse
Chief Justice Leigh Saufley praised Libby Mitchell, who was president of the Maine Senate when the two collaborated in 2009 to secure funding for the $58 million project.
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Florida man faces jail time for unpaid child support in Maine
The Fort Lauderdale man, who pleaded guilty in a Portland court, also faces a potential $250,000 fine.
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#MEcrime roundup: Top crimes stories in central Maine
Today’s top crime stories: 21 charged in prostitution ring; tax collector pleads not guilty, summons issued in bomb threat, NY woman pleads guilty, former DA clerk denies embezzling, federal court affirms ruling, road rage incident lands woman in jail and heroin addict thanks officer.
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Belfast woman jailed after alleged road rage incident in Wiscasset
Elizabeth Brown, who was on probation, tested positive for drugs after causing a collision with another vehicle and leaving the scene Tuesday, police say.
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New York woman pleads guilty in Waterville credit card scam
Nelcie Souffrant, 25, was charged with theft by receiving stolen property, misuse of ID and resisting arrest in a case in which stolen credit cards were used to buy about $8,000 worth of gift cards in Waterville and in Bangor.
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Federal court affirms ruling in Winslow excessive force case
The order, issued Thursday, upholds a recommended decision to grant summary judgment to three Winslow police officers accused by resident William Sadulsky of excessive force.