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Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Stolen SUV prompts 4-vehicle crash on I-95 in Sidney
The crash occurred in an area of I-95 notorious for crashes and this time involved an SUV driver who attempted to flee from state police.
Hundreds gather in Lewiston to remember 2023 mass shooting: ‘Like it happened yesterday’
No matter how big the crowd got, it still seemed like everyone there had a personal connection to the tragedy of Oct. 25, 2023.
Waldo County woman shot, injured after 3 masked men show up at her door
The Knox resident was taken to the hospital with injuries that police said were not life-threatening. The 3 suspects have not yet been located.
Trump’s pick for U.S. Attorney in Maine appointed, pending Senate confirmation
Andrew Benson was a Maine District Court Judge when he was nominated to serve as Maine’s top federal prosecutor.
Franklin County supports study of regional jail with Androscoggin, Oxford counties
The 5-0 vote calls for the counties to hire a consultant to see if a regional corrections facility makes sense.
Handler of Maine public safety dog resigns while facing animal cruelty charge
Brodie Hinckley, who served as the director of the Maine Bureau of Emergency Communications, resigned from his position this month.
Somerset County marijuana grow cases stuck in court ‘logjam’
Finding interpreters has been a challenge as cases against several people charged in connection with busts of grow houses proceed to trial.
Maine public defense agency announces new director
Frayla Tarpinian is being promoted after leading the state’s first brick-and-mortar public defense office in Augusta for 2 years.
Capitol police chief, accused of assaulting Hallowell officer, resigns
Matthew Clancy, who is facing a criminal charge of assault, resigned Oct. 8.