John Foster, 31, is charged with breaking into cars and taking checks and credit cards, among other things.
Cops & Courts
Police, crime and court news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Augusta man pleads guilty to receiving wire stolen from CMP
John Paul Stevens, 50, tried to turn the wire in for money at Aim Recycling on Willow Street in Augusta.
Franklin County courts Dec. 7-11, 2015
Closed cases for Franklin County Superior Court and Farmington District Court.
Scarborough police search for car seen in area of Monday morning shooting
Police say the car’s occupants aren’t necessarily involved in the wounding of an Ash Swamp Road homeowner, but may have seen something to help identify suspects.
Maine’s highest court upholds man’s conviction for pushing wife off cliff in Camden
Charles R. Black, who’s in prison for attempted murder and elevated aggravated assault, argued that his trial should have been moved because of the publicity his case attracted.
Somerset County courts Jan. 4-8, 2016
Closed cases for Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court.
Condition of Scarborough man shot while he slept improves
Police say they are following evidence in the shooting of Bruce Glidden but have yet to identify a suspect or suspects.
After 27 years, Dennis Dechaine’s supporters still trying for new trial
A documentary is the latest hope of the unusually persistent group trying to prove he didn’t kill Sarah Cherry.
Biddeford police arrest robbery suspect – and his alleged victim
A gunshot was fired during the incident, in which a man tried to rob an apartment tenant of his marijuana, police say.
Maine State Police discover meth lab in Northport home
It is the second meth lab discovered in the state so far this year.