An Old Orchard Beach reserve officer was arrested by ICE last week. The town chief said the feds confirmed he was allowed to work in the U.S. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security called the police department ‘reckless.’
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Police raid Madison cannabis shop that judge had ordered closed
The execution of the search warrant came after a judge ordered Simple Twist Cannabis Co. to close and pay thousands in civil penalties for its lack of licenses.
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Augusta considers adding ‘ambassadors’ to aid homeless in downtown
An ambassador program could supplement police patrols of the downtown area, where merchants have expressed concerns over the number of homeless people, officials said.
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How a paddleboarder’s killing in a small Maine town instantly fueled online conspiracies
Almost as soon as officials announced that Sunshine ‘Sunny’ Stewart was the victim of a homicide, social media users began to hypothesize that her death was the work of a New England serial killer. Police and experts say such speculation is often harmful to official investigations.
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Scams are on the rise. What should you do if you fall victim?
Maine has seen an increase in scammers impersonating business and government officials. Here’s how to react if you get — or click — a suspicious link.
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Wilton man accused of threatening woman with gun, sexual assault
Brian M. Brewer, 34, was arrested on Monday on four charges related to an alleged attack on a woman he was dating.
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Family of teen charged with killing Union paddleboarder ‘devastated’ by online rumors
Family members of the 17-year-old boy suspected of killing 48-year-old Sunshine Stewart this month spoke publicly for the first time.
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A Maine teen is accused of murder. What happens next?
A 17-year-old from Frankfort has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a woman who went missing while paddleboarding in Union.
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Some restrictions lifted on man who killed father in Gardiner
Leroy Smith III, found not criminally responsible for stabbing his father to death in 2014, is described as a pleasant, productive volunteer who consistently takes his medication.
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Teen charged with murder in paddleboarder’s death
The 17-year-old boy from Frankfort is being held at Long Creek Youth Development Center in connection with the killing of Sunshine Stewart.