Robert Bodge, chairperson of Richmond’s Selectboard, was arrested Wednesday after police charged him with operating a vehicle under the influence and failing to stop for law enforcement.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Former Rockland police officers sentenced to jail for cruelty to animals
The two men acknowledged killing porcupines with their retractable batons several times while on duty.
Unlike courts and businesses, Maine jails remain in pandemic mode
Sheriffs and jail administrators say they are following state corrections and health agencies’ recommendations for COVID-19 safety measures.
Fire that destroyed portable outhouse in Richmond intentionally set
A portable toilet at the Richmond Utilities District construction site burned to the ground, fire officials said.
Warrants lead to drug bust in Augusta
Four men were arrested after a search Tuesday of a Water Street apartment building.
Former Waldo County school director arrested on assault charges involving 13-year-old girl
Kevin Michaud, 58, of China was arrested on one count of simple assault, Class D, and summonsed on a charge of unlawful sexual touching, authorities said.
Suspected killer in 1987 Waterville area cold case held without bail after pleading not guilty
Gerald Goodale, who was indicted in May in the 1987 murder of Janet Brochu of Winslow, remains in prison without bail as he serves a 75-year sentence for murdering Geraldine Finn of Skowhegan in 1988.
Mother accused of hiding her daughter, who is charged with murdering her own child in Stockton Springs
Sherry A. Johnson is the mother of Jessica Trefethen, charged last month in the murder of her 3-year-old son, Maddox Williams.
State police chief says internal review revealed no racial profiling by trooper
The review was conduced after Trooper John Darcy was accused by multiple defense attorneys of pulling suspects over because of race.
Waterville officer goes ‘above and beyond’ to help scammed couple after airport scheme reported
The police department is offering advice on how to avoid becoming prey to scammers, which recently targeted an elderly couple with promises that money was being flown into the local airport.