A sheriff’s deputy tried to stop the pickup truck Monday night for erratic operation.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Newport man pleads guilty to heroin charges
Todd Shorey, 52, pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute more than a kilogram of heroin.
Medical reports on Troy infant’s death in January not ready for court
Conference in manslaughter case against Miranda Hopkins was moved Monday to June
China man issued summons after crashing car, leaving scene
Brett Uhler, 33, told police he doesn’t remember walking away from the crash.
Winthrop teen charged with parents’ murder faces hearings on prosecution as an adult
The state is seeking to prosecute Andrew Balcer, 18, as an adult, but that determination will come after the court considers a psychological evaluation of the teenager, who was 17 at the time of the killings.
Waterville man accused in stabbing is indicted in alleged drug rip-off
Kevin M. Coutu, 25, accused of stabbing a man with a knife earlier this year in Waterville after allegedly trying to buy marijuana, is among others indicted recently in Kennebec County.
Cheerleading teacher charged with sexual abuse of a minor in Westbrook
Jeremy R. Link, 43, of Kennebunk was arrested Saturday by Westbrook police after the father of a 14-year-old girl caught them together.
Bicycle thief arrested on Back Cove Trail, Portland police say
The man allegedly ditched the bike and tried to mix in with the joggers and walkers before officers subdued him.
Kennebec Journal April 23 police log
Augusta area police reports for April 23, 2017.
Kennebec Courts April 13-19, 2017
This is a roundup of cases closed April 13-19, 2017, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.