Jeffrey D. Merrill II, who was put on administrative leave Wednesday, tendered his resignation over the weekend, according to Corrections Commissioner Joseph Fitzpatrick.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Randolph man charged with threatening housemates after stabbing wall with knife
Robert William Jolly, 33, was arrested on charges of domestic violence criminal threatening and two counts of criminal threatening following the Sunday confrontation, police said.
Suspect in Skowhegan animal cruelty case linked to ‘pet flipper’ trend
Police allege Nicole Bizier was getting dogs for free and then selling them online while also tampering with and faking records about the animals.
Kennebec Courts March 16-22, 2017
This is a roundup of cases closed March 16-22, 2017, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
Kennebec Journal March 26 police log
Augusta area police reports for March 26, 2017.
Morning Sentinel March 26 police log
Waterville area police reports for March 26, 2017.
Morning Sentinel police log
Waterville area police reports for March 25, 2017.
2 arrested, 1 charged in drug raid in Vassalboro
Joshua Vogel and Linda Moore remained in custody Saturday.
Kennebec Journal March 25 police log
Augusta area police reports for March 25, 2017.
Drug trafficking charges lead Kennebec indictment list
An indictment is not a determination of guilt, but it indicates that there is enough evidence to proceed with formal charges and a trial.