Vinal Thompson was indicted in 2021 for allegedly assaulting John Katula, an inmate at the Cumberland County Jail. The judge said Thompson acted in self-defense.
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Court records show one suspect, victim in Norridgewock armed robbery knew each other
Alexandra L. Goards, who knew the victim, said she was forced to help the other suspects rob the victim, according to a police affidavit.
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‘Our lives have never been the same’: Man will serve 12 years for fatal Portland shooting
Zachary Phach, 34, will serve 12 years of a 30-year sentence after pleading guilty to the felony murder of Matthew Blanchard in 2012.
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Lewiston shooter’s brain being studied for possible damage related to his Army service
Robert Card, 40, was an Army reservist who suffered a sudden shift in behavior this year before killing 18 people in Lewiston.
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Maine law enforcement officers often lack direction for how to conduct welfare checks
Procedures have come under scrutiny since it was revealed that police tried to reach Robert Card weeks before the Lewiston mass shootings.
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Norridgewock woman arrested after stabbing man in head during domestic dispute, police say
Lindsay Richard, 40, of Norridgewock, was arrested after police say she stabbed a former partner who she had previously assaulted.
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Judge reverses position, keeps South Portland teen accused of planning attack in custody
Hours before the 17-year-old accused of trying to recruit another person to commit murder at his high school was set be released from custody, police shared new information that convinced a judge to reverse his decision.
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Police identify three suspects in connection with Norridgewock armed robbery that led to hourslong search
The three suspects were not cooperative when asked to identify themselves to officials, according to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster.
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Farmington man charged in connection to sexual assault on woman with a mental disability
The assault allegedly took place between June 1 and Sept. 19 this year.
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Another Lewiston shooting victim discharged from hospital
Kyle Secor posted a thank you on his Facebook page to the hospital staff and community for their care and support.