Derek Sam, 29, of Presque Isle died early Tuesday.
Cops & Courts
Police, crime and court news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Three former students charged with vandalizing Bonny Eagle High School
They were charged with burglary, theft and criminal mischief, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says.
Old Orchard Beach fire chief says he accidentally started marsh blaze
Ricky Plummer says he discarded a cigarette butt in Old Orchard Beach marsh grass, but investigators say the evidence points to an intentional act.
Maine authorities investigate officer-involved shooting in Presque Isle
An officer shot a local man who ‘aggressively’ approached him with a knife, police say.
Alabama judge denies reduced bond for Maine sex-abuse suspect
The Stockholm man is accused of touching two young girls at a traveling petting zoo.
Twin brother details history of violence by suspect in Maine woman’s slaying
And a roommate of Timothy Johnson’s sibling says the suspect threatened her as well.
Old Orchard Beach fire chief arrested, charged with arson in April marsh fire
Fires that took place in other locations where Ricky Plummer served as fire chief also are being investigated, a state official says.
Fairfield man imprisoned 2 years for high-speed chase, drug possession
Matthew J. Davidson was sentenced Thursday at the Capital Judicial Center.
Portland police charge Waterboro man with terrorizing 10-year-old child
Christopher Bennett, 26, ordered the boy to get into his pickup truck, but the child refused and ran, police say.
Somerset County man pleads guilty to possession of child porn
Steven Strang Jr., 37, of Athens faces up to 20 years in prison for possessing videos of children being sexually abused or exploited.