Matthew Gwyer, who was 17 when he shot Bruce Glidden as he slept on a couch in January, takes responsibility for the crime and could be free after his juvenile detention term ends at age 21.
Cops & Courts
Police, crime and court news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Farmington men charged with trafficking heroin
The arrest of two Farmington men on charges of aggravated drug trafficking Thursday morning turned up over an ounce of heroin following a months long investigation by local authorities.
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Maine high court upholds triple murder conviction in car fire deaths
Randall Daluz of Massachusetts is serving three life terms for the killings in Bangor in 2012.
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Bristol man accused of fatally shooting his own dog
Shawn Wilkie, 41, is charged with aggravated cruelty to animals in the death of his 6-month-old fox terrier.
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Lewiston man gets 7 years for drug dealing
Matthew Meannealy pleaded guilty in January to federal drug and weapons charges.
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Connecticut man charged in state’s largest heroin seizure held on $250,000 bail
Police say James Jamison tried to get rid of 2 pounds of the drug as he fled in South Portland on Friday.
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How Maine drug agents intercepted suspect with record haul of heroin
Officials say James Jamison of Connecticut, who was taken into custody in Scarborough after a crash and a manhunt, was on his way to Aroostook County with $450,000 worth of heroin.
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Target of Minot home invasion pleads guilty to gun, drug charges
Ross Tardif, 30, of Greene, accepted a plea deal as the trial of the three men accused in the 2014 incident is set to begin in September.
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Federal wiretap used to charge 3 New York men with smuggling drugs to Maine
One is arrested Wednesday on a charge of conspiracy to distribute cocaine and heroin, and warrants are pending for the other two.
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Hancock County authorities seeking man charged with domestic violence
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating Sean Davis of Hancock.