A mistrial was declared because a witness in the case tested positive for COVID-19.
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Wells man held without bail in death of his toddler niece
Andrew Huber Young, 19, who is charged with murder, was ordered to have no contact with his father and brother, who were injured in the shooting at their family home Saturday. He also is barred from contact with the mother of Octavia Huber-Young, the toddler who was shot and killed.
Police: Pair from Waterville charged with robbing Fairfield Circle K store
Authorities said they were able to identify a getaway vehicle linked to the Sunday robbery that led them to search a residence in Waterville.
Brothers’ argument over T-shirt led to shooting death of Wells toddler, police say
Police say that Andrew Huber Young, 19, got in a fight with his brother and was kicked out of the family house, only to return hours later with a gun, firing shots that killed Octavia Huber-Young. She would have turned 2 in July.
State police search for Jay man after pursuit through multiple towns
Police say they are looking for Barry Hall, 33, after he led officers late Friday on an automobile chase and then fled on foot.
Man charged with murder in shooting death of Wells toddler
Octavia Jean Huber-Young, 2, died after being shot Saturday during a family dispute; a 19-year-old was arrested and charged Sunday with killing her.
Three people shot, including a young child, in Wells
One person is in custody, and Maine State Police are investigating the incident, which occurred Saturday afternoon in the York County town.
Somerset County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help to find man who escaped ankle monitor
Virgil White, 33, was known last to be in Athens and is wanted for a number of charges.
Shooting death of Lewiston man at Augusta towing company under investigation by police
Authorities said the shooting of Tyler Morin, 36, happened Friday morning at the Ready Road Services towing company.
Police detain Greely student who threatened to shoot 3 students
MSAD 51 Superintendent Jeffrey Porter said the student referenced a gun in a backpack but no gun was found on school grounds.