James Saucier, 58, of Belgrade, who has been on paid administrative leave since April 9, 2020, has a track record of misusing county property and violating direct orders.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Mainer charged in Capitol riot case was known for racist beliefs, denial of election results
Kyle Fitzsimons of Lebanon, who is charged with assault on a federal officer and other crimes, appeared in federal court Friday.
State Police provide details on Wednesday car chase in central Maine
Lawrence R. Knowles faces several charges after leading police officers on a chase Wednesday morning, according to police.
Lebanon man arrested and charged in connection with Jan. 6 riot at U.S. Capitol
Kyle Fitzsimons, 37, is charged by the U.S. Attorney’s Office with assaulting a federal police officer and obstructing law enforcement during a civil disorder.
Buckfield homeowner arrested after standoff with police
State police say Daniel Sweetser met them at the door with an ax.
Norridgewock man arrested, charged with stealing a vehicle
Multiple requests for information on the incident were not answered by Maine State Police by press time.
Norway man surrenders after 6-hour standoff
Brian Cabral was charged with aggravated drug trafficking, domestic terrorizing and violating bail conditions.
Kennebec County maintenance manager sexually assaulted female inmate assigned to work for him, police allege in documents
James Saucier, 58, of Belgrade, was arrested last week on three counts of gross sexual assault in connection with the case, and the alleged victim told authorities she wasn’t the first incarcerated female he had assaulted.
Police admit errors in affidavits for search warrants of Auburn man in Alaska murder
Attorneys for Steven H. Downs, charged with rape and murder in 1993 case, are seeking to exclude evidence from trial, and ask police about previous leads.
Carthage man accused of threatening a Farmington man
Spencer Knox, 26, of Carthage is on probation for a previous arson conviction in 2018.