Bail was set at $75,000 cash for Reuben W. Givens, 43, of Bronx, New York, and $10,000 for Amy Perkins, 41, of Augusta, during a hearing Monday at the Capital Judicial Center.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Winthrop man convicted of drunken driving in Augusta
Stephen G. Campbell, 66, was fined $500 and his driver’s license was suspended for 150 days, the mandatory minimum sentence for that OUI conviction, after a previous trial ended with a hung jury.
Belmont Avenue garage fire in Waterville was arson
The fire, which destroyed a garage, a boat and a car last Wednesday, is still under investigation by the Office of Maine State Fire Marshal.
Litchfield man indicted on child pornography charges
Ethan Francine pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on two counts of possession of sexually explicit materials of minors under age 12.
Kennebec Journal Aug. 15 police log
Augusta area police reports for Aug. 15, 2016.
Morning Sentinel Aug. 15 police log
Waterville area police reports for Aug. 14, 2016.
Judge rejects new trial request in veteran’s claim of excessive force against Augusta police
Michael Albert Sr. had said newly discovered evidence from a witness warranted a new trial, but a judge has ruled any new testimony wouldn’t change the verdict.
Morning Sentinel Aug. 14 police log
Waterville area police reports for Aug. 14, 2016.
Kennebec Journal Aug. 14 police log
Augusta area police reports for Aug. 14, 2016.
Kennebec County courts Aug. 4-10, 2016
Here is a list of cases closed Aug. 4-10, 2016, in courts in Augusta and Waterville.