The office says new evidence justifies the review, and a district attorney reaffirms her intention to prosecute the former police officer if the state does not file charges.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Driver from Biddeford rams police car, 3 other vehicles, Portland police say
The confrontation happened on Brighton Avenue after officers in an unmarked car tried to pull the woman over, according to police.
Hartland man, 43, charged with operating meth lab at home
Corey Swain of Commercial Street was arrested on charges of aggravated operating of a methamphetamine lab and aggravated trafficking in methamphetamine.
Clinton teen who drove car in accident that killed 3 released into mother’s custody
Timothy Silva, 17, appeared at court Tuesday afternoon for a detention hearing, where Waterville District Court Judge Charles Dow allowed him to return to his mother’s home in Fairfield while he awaits his next hearing.
Brunswick assistant town manager charged with domestic violence
Ryan Leighton was charged Friday evening with the misdemeanor, and is scheduled to appear in court July 7.
Family mourns man shot in Waterville on Saturday as investigation continues
Dan Tracy, father of Waterville shooting victim Joe Tracy, said his son loved animals, his nephews and nieces, and racing motorcycles, but he did not tell them who shot him or why.
Portland police investigate shooting on Munjoy Hill
A young man was shot and briefly hospitalized following an argument among several people, police said Tuesday.
Police seek man who robbed Shaw’s at Westgate in Portland
The robber threatened a cashier at the store around 12:18 p.m. Monday, police say.
Police: Man, 33, dies after weekend shooting at Waterville apartment
Waterville and Maine State police continue to investigate the shooting Saturday of Joseph Tracy. No arrest had been made as of Monday.
Dixmont man arrested after shooting another man in Bangor, police say
Benjamin Bowman, 24, was taken into custody Sunday morning following an altercation at a motel in the city.