The recommended judgment, issued Wednesday, granted a motion for summary judgment for the town and three officers on almost all counts.
Cops & Courts
Police, crime and court news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Police release photo of suspect in Freeport bank robbery
The robber showed a handgun at Norway Savings Bank, but no shots were fired.
Fatal accident in York: Roadside walk, then ‘just gone’
The life of a woman about to fulfill a career dream ends suddenly in what police call a case of OUI by Carolyn Lee, 21, who is free on bail after being charged with manslaughter.
Texas man sentenced to 14 years for sending child porn to federal agent in Maine
Steven Sawyer, 37, also will serve 10 years of supervised release after completing his prison term.
Police look for possible pattern in string of thefts from Maine veterans groups
About $15,000 was stolen from an American Legion post in Gray over the weekend, and there are similarities to other crimes targeting the state’s nonprofits.
Thief cracks safe at Gray American Legion, steals $15,000
Police say a grinding tool was used to breach the concrete-lined metal safe Saturday night.
Augusta police run hot spot on Northern Avenue, other areas
City police and multiple other agencies fanned out across the city Thursday night to gather information on criminal activity and crack down on lawbreakers.
Portland landlord pleads not guilty to manslaughter in 6 fire deaths
Gregory Nisbet appears in court in connection with the deaths of six young adults in the fire last November at his duplex on Noyes Street.
Maine man indicted on charge of injuring his baby son
Morgan Gunnell’s attorney says his client did not harm the baby and the injuries were caused by a seizure.
Former Kennebec County sheriff’s captain Picard sues over job loss
Dennis Picard says the county and the department failed to hire him as a full-time court security officer, which he says violates a settlement agreement.