The prosecution will seek a life sentence for Richard Murray-Burns, 31, when the sentencing hearing is held in November.
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Augusta woman sentenced for assaulting police, cutting woman
Meghan Kerr, 22, faced multiple assault charges following incidents in 2020 and 2021.
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Hartland man expected to plead guilty to aggravated attempted murder
Richard Murray-Burns, 31, is charged with shooting at police in December 2019, including Officer Timothy Hinton of the Waterville Police Department. Hinton was treated for multiple gunshot wounds.
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Somerset County courts for March 8-19, 2021
Closed cases from Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court.
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Portland police investigate shots fired Sunday in East Deering
It was the 11th incident of shots being fired in the city since October, police say.
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Man stole utility vehicle in Fairfield, then traded it for motorcycle in Oxford County, police say
The Fairfield Police Department has recovered a stolen side-by-side utility vehicle and charged Joey A. Philbrook, 35, of Waterville in connection with the case.
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Truck driver arrested following crash that closed Interstate 95 in Augusta
The driver of a tractor-trailer that rolled over on Interstate 95, shortly before 8 a.m. Friday in Augusta, has been charged with operating under the influence of drugs and drug possession.
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Skeletal remains found last spring in Casco shed identified as missing daughter of homeowner
The remains belong to Denise Scott Ramsey, the daughter of Douglas Scott Sr., whom she had lived with before disappearing a year and a half ago.
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Auburn fugitive, charged with sex crimes in Michigan, captured in Harpswell
Michael J. Bernard, a lobsterman, was caught by federal officials as he departed a lobster boat Thursday afternoon.
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Saco police looking for suspicious man who approached woman, girls
In 1 of the 2 incidents, police say, a man got out of a car, pulled a rope or cord from his trunk and approached 2 girls.