The agency says the director’s trip to Maine was routine, but it comes in the wake of threats against federal agents following the search of former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Temple man charged in connection to theft of $21,000 in building supplies in Franklin, Kennebec counties
Joshua R.M. Hine, 29, is accused of stealing the supplies from Hammond Lumber in Belgrade and Jordan Lumber in Kingfield. All materials were returned to businesses.
Carthage man is accused of entering Bradbury Market & Diner and stealing cash
Jeremy Jackson, 33, was arrested Sunday on charges of burglary and violation of condition of release.
Maine man assaulted multiple officers during Capitol riot, prosecutors say as trial begins
Kyle Fitzsimons faces 11 charges, including 2 counts of inflicting bodily injury on officers, for his alleged role in the attempted insurrection Jan. 6.
Skowhegan apartments searched in connection to Fairfield armed robbery
Evidence was seized from the apartments Monday by authorities investigating the recent robbery of a Circle K convenience store on Norridgewock Road in Fairfield, according to Fairfield police.
Former Franklin County prosecutor to be sentenced Wednesday for deleting text messages in federal investigation
Defense attorney for Kayla Alves, 37, of Farmington is asking for probation while federal prosecutors are asking for zero to six months incarceration
State commission will start meeting this month to discuss possibility of parole in Maine
The group of lawmakers, state officials, attorneys and advocates for criminal justice reform will have until December to study the subject, make recommendations and offer proposed legislation.
Former Minot man sentenced to 8 months in prison for role in U.S. Capitol riot
Glen Mitchell Simon was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to a charge of disorderly and disruptive conduct at the Capitol.
Police search for suspects after Fairfield convenience store robbed
An undisclosed amount of cash was taken from the Circle K store on Norridgewock Road early Friday, Fairfield police said.
State police find stolen cannon, utility vehicle during arrest of 3 people in Liberty
Cole Libby, 27, had a warrant out for his arrest from three counties. Police found him at his home in Liberty with two other convicted felons.