State police say Anthony Hodge, 19, was distracted by his phone when he rear-ended another vehicle in Hampden.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Cape Elizabeth man charged with sexual abuse of minor
Lawrence Ramaila Jr. is arrested in Houlton.
Bucksport man faces charges after causing police standoff
Police say William Benjamin started the incident by firing a shot and threatening to set off a grenade.
Farmington man pleads guilty in drug importation case
Christopher Tracy’s apparent overdose June 5 led to claims that he had gone to New Hampshire twice, bought fentanyl there and brought it back to Maine.
North Monmouth man sentenced in burglary and theft
Ronald Hinkley’s image was captured on the homeowner’s video camera.
Eight plead not guilty in Maine drug trafficking case involving Lamborghini seizure
Federal agents raided several properties in Lewiston and Auburn in February, seizing marijuana, guns, cash and pricey vehicles.
Morning Sentinel Nov. 1 police log
Waterville area police reports for Nov. 1, 2018.
Portland landlord jailed over fatal fire is released on eve of blaze’s anniversary
Gregory Nisbet serves 70 days of his three-month sentence for a safety code violation in the building where the fire killed six people.
Maine inmate charged with plotting to kill a witness in his case
Robert Boggia, who is being held in jail on sex assault and other charges, is also additionally charged with arson.
Farmington man pleads guilty to importing fentanyl
Christopher Tracy, 25, of Farmington pleaded guilty to a felony charge of illegal importation of scheduled drugs.