Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
FBI: Photos show Jefferson man inside Capitol on Jan. 6
Joshua Colgan told FBI agents he went to the Capitol Building following President Donald Trump’s speech, but said he didn’t enter.
Eliot Cutler possessed thousands of images of child sex abuse, police say
When officers went to search his home in March, police say that Cutler admitted they would find images depicting child sexual abuse. Analysts discovered thousands of videos, court records show.
Marshals arrest Maine man charged with sex crimes in South Carolina
The Osborn man was taken into custody while at work by the Maine Violent Offender Task Force.
Kingfield corrections officer pleads not guilty to domestic violence charges
Wyatt Haynes is accused of assaulting a woman and stalking her between January and March.
Augusta City Council gives police approval to sell some guns in evidence locker, destroy those used in crimes
Augusta Police Department to sell 62 guns and destroy 57 it has acquired over the years.
Oakland woman pleads not guilty in drug-induced death of her toddler son
Ashley Malloy’s 14-month-old, Karson, died in November 2021 from complications due to the combined effects of fentanyl and tramadol, officials said.
New district attorney assumes office in Lewiston
Alexandra Winter will serve Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties until the end of the year.
Temple man pleads not guilty to attack on family
The family was out for a walk on Jackson Mountain Road on Oct. 23, 2021, when the incident allegedly occurred.
Police identify man shot dead on Woodford Street, but give no other details
Derald Coffin, 43, was found shot outside 107 Woodford St. following an argument early Tuesday morning, police said.