An antique gramophone worth between $5,000 and $7,500, and $5,000 worth of coins were stolen from local businesses last year.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Winslow man, 22, identified by police as victim in fatal Waterville shooting
An autopsy performed Tuesday found that Justin Iraola died from multiple gunshot wounds, police said.
Bangor police investigating death of child
Bangor police said that the child arrived at the hospital on Sunday morning and died that night.
Police: One killed in shooting outside Waterville house
The Maine State Police said they were assisting the Waterville Police Department in investigating the fatal shooting Monday morning on South Grove Street.
Police: Multiple gunshots fired at apartment on Pine Street in Lewiston
No one was injured when shots were fired early Sunday at an apartment at 189 Pine St., police said. Officers were still searching Sunday afternoon for the shooter, who reportedly fled in a vehicle.
A rapidly changing landscape for first responders leaves many firefighters, EMTs unprotected
With most of Maine’s fire departments and emergency medical services responding to potentially violent situations, many of Maine’s non-law enforcement first responders are investing in ballistic personal protective equipment. Many of those who aren’t investing in the equipment would like to.
Chelsea man arrested after police find stolen motorcycle, snowmobiles on property
Richard A. Dumond, 30, of Chelsea, was arrested after police found drugs, guns and stolen vehicles on his property.
New Sharon man found guilty of sexually abusing young girl at his former farm in Chesterville
Sentencing for Raymond Buck, 75, is expected in about 60 days.
Minot man gets $1 million bail in shooting of sheriff’s deputy
Deputies respond to disturbance in Minot on Valentine’s Day, discovering a home on fire and a man with a gun.
Man caught with pounds of fentanyl, cocaine in Waterville apartment sentenced to 17 years
Police say Victor Soto Sanchez, 39, found with more than $400,000 worth of narcotics, was a large-scale drug trafficker.