Nicholas Meserve, the late Lewiston police officer involved in Norman “Bo” Thompson’s arrest, later died from an apparent drug overdose.
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Greenwood man indicted on drug charges in Franklin County
A traffic stop in Wyman Township in 2020 led to the arrest of Terrence G. Gordon, formerly of Bethel.
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Four arrested after searches of Fairfield house turn up drugs, explosive device, police say
Officers arrest Derek Poirier, 40, on Sunday at his Winter Street house. A day later, police searched the house again and arrested another three suspects.
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Augusta police shoot and kill man who reportedly threatened people with knife at city shelter
Authorities said deadly force was used in the Wednesday night incident after a man threatened residents at the Bread of Life Shelter.
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Fraudulent checks resembling those from Livermore Falls town account cashed for $8,600
Town Manager Amanda Allen says police are investigating the bogus checks, which were cashed outside of Livermore Falls, including in Gray.
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Connecticut man stabbed to death at Fryeburg Fairgrounds
Maine State Police detectives have arrested another Connecticut man and charged him with murder in the killing early Wednesday.
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Wilton man convicted of aggravated assault against a woman
Jason Baker Sr. was sentenced to serve four years in prison and eight years of probation.
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Russian man convicted in fraudulent visa marriage scheme in Maine
The man could face up to 10 years in prison on the visa fraud charge and a fine of $250,000.
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Augusta motorcyclist hospitalized after crash following chase, Lewiston police say
The bike hit a utility pole on Sabattus Street on Friday morning.
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Inmates and families decry conditions in Cumberland County Jail during lockdown
People housed in the jail in Portland say suicide attempts are up and their mental health is deteriorating during what is effectively solitary confinement.