A New York City man, 27, already in custody, was charged late Sunday with the Halloween slaying of the convicted murderer and drug dealer, who moved to Lewiston and lived quietly under a federal witness protection program for five years.
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Pittsfield man dies after 12-hour standoff with police
Gregory L. Lasselle, 27, of Pittsfield, died at a residence on Detroit Road in Pittsfield after an armed confrontation with Maine State Police ended a 12-hour standoff sparked by reports of a domestic disturbance and shots fired, officials said.
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Waterville man, 18, planned to use explosives for ‘mass murder’ at Chicago mosque, federal prosecutors say
The Council on American-Islamic Relations calls for hate crime charges against Xavier Pelkey.
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Vehicle stop in Skowhegan results in drug bust, police say
Jonathan Charron, 34, of Madison, is charged with aggravated trafficking in a scheduled W drug, possession of a scheduled W drug and violation of conditions of release.
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Embden man arrested on assault charges after fleeing on snowmobile, getting stuck in river, police say
Brandon R. Grant, 34, of Embden, is charged with refusing to submit to arrest or detention and three counts of assault.
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Mother of Ayla Reynolds alleges in new documents adults tried to ‘clean up’ blood from dead child in Waterville home
Trista Reynolds, Ayla Reynolds’ mother, has filed documents that would amend and expand the scope of the wrongful death lawsuit based on newly obtained police evidence.
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Anatomy of a cold case: A breakdown of the Steven Downs murder trial
Steven Downs of Auburn is convicted in a 29-year-old Alaska case that had ‘enough reasonable doubt … to drive a train through,’ according to one defense attorney.
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Defense files motion for new trial for Auburn man in Alaska cold case
Allegations contained in a motion filed by attorneys for Steven H. Downs include prosecutors heard privileged attorney-client phone conversations while the defendant was in jail.
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Augusta man sentenced to 15 months in prison for sexually assaulting children
Lester E. Mason was ordered Wednesday to spend 15 months in prison on unlawful sexual contact and touching charges.
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Strong woman accused of using fake $100 bill in Avon
Heather Suffoletto, 35, of Strong was arrested Tuesday on a charge of aggravated forgery at her home.