Miranda Hopkins’ two older sons, both described as autistic, have been with relatives since her arrest, a disruption that an expert said could produce behavioral challenges.
Maine Crime
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Florida man gets federal prison time for credit card fraud in Maine
Yaisder Herrera Gargallo, 24, of Miami is sentenced to 40 months behind bars.
After thefts, Windham police urge people to lock car doors
The warning comes after a rash of thefts Monday night.
Lewiston man charged in hammer attack that left victim in critical condition
Jason Wotton is ordered held without bail and is charged with elevated aggravated assault.
Police accuse 19-year-old of sexually assaulting 2 women in West Gardiner home
Joseph Berglund was arrested Saturday and faces 4 felony counts of gross sexual assault.
Farmington man charged in alcohol-related case
Nathaniel Everett is accused of furnishing a place for minors to drink while three minor girls face charges involving alcohol.
Portland landlord hires lawyer to continue appeal in fatal fire
Gregory Nisbet’s previous lawyers asked to be removed from his appeal.
Former Massachusetts priest reindicted on Maine sex abuse charges
The abuse of boys allegedly took place in Kennebunk in the late 1980s.
Man suspected of stealing handgun arrested after 7-hour standoff with Lewiston police
Four schools were locked down as a precaution after the man barricaded himself in an apartment on Bates Street, authorities say.
Trial begins for Lincoln County deputy facing 22 charges, including child sex abuse
Kenneth Hatch’s attorney says the state generated multiple charges in hopes of getting a few convictions.