Investigation reportedly focuses on apartment building at 49 Fourth St., according to police.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Bomb threat forces Maine Medical Center to temporarily cancel visits to patients
But the Portland hospital reopened to visitations Sunday evening after Portland police and Maine State Police gave the all-clear.
Police: Big Apple convenience store in Augusta robbed Saturday night, suspect still at large
Augusta police say robbery occurred at 4:45 p.m. Saturday, and the male suspect fled before officers arrived.
Woodstock man denies a dozen charges stemming from Oxford County chase
Ethan J. Rioux-Poulios wanted to be sent to a substance abuse disorder program, but the judge denied that request.
Farmingdale stabbing suspect was revived by police, Narcan
Hector Rivera, 26, of Gardiner, fled after allegedly stabbing a Farmingdale man in the stomach and began to exhibit symptoms of a drug overdose while officers were apprehending him.
Maine State Police announce organizational changes
The most significant change will be creating a midnight or overnight shift for troopers in most parts of Maine rather than relying on on-call personnel.
A baby died outside in the cold in 1985. Now police say her mother’s to blame
Maine State Police have charged Lee Ann Daigle with murder in the death of Baby Jane Doe. They say genealogical DNA identified her as the newborn’s mother. But her daughter says that she blocked out memory of the traumatic event and didn’t know she was pregnant until she gave birth.
Bail set for 3 suspects in robbery at Big Apple in Wilton
Logan S. Welch, 26, of Wilton, Michael Marble, 25, of Rumford and Journey Williams, 30, of Jay were each arrested on charges related to the early Sunday morning robbery.
Police: Three charged with robbing Big Apple in Wilton
Police arrest Logan Welch, 26, of Wilton; Michael Marble, 25, of Rumford; and Journey Williams, 30, of Jay on robbery charges. Welch is also charged with operating under the influence, violating bail, theft and criminal trespass.
Police: New Vineyard murder suspect dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound
The Maine State Police sought 43-year-old Wilfred Daggett Jr. of New Vineyard in the death of his wife last year.