Judge declares mistrial in gross sexual assault trial of Alexander L. LaPointe of Rumford after a juror had contact with a family member who shared information about the case.
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Former UMF student pleads guilty to possessing sexually explicit material of children under 12
Zachary Davis, 20, contacted a Florida girl through social media under the guise of modeling and eventually had her send him nude photos/videos.
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Woman charged with furnishing alcohol to Jefferson girl, 17, who died in crash
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Sally Monroe, 30, of Boothbay in connection with a one-vehicle crash Oct. 10 in Edgecomb that killed Paris Pierpont, 17, of Jefferson.
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Jury deliberates verdict in case of man charged in sexual assault of child in Augusta
Alexander L. LaPointe, 36, is on trial on two counts of gross sexual assault, allegedly involving a child under the age of 12 in Augusta.
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I-95 in Waterville closed after pickup causes crash while passing SUV in breakdown lane, police say
Northbound lanes of the interstate were shut down for more than an hour Tuesday night following the collision.
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Man shot by Portland police says he wanted officer to kill him
Edward Hyman says he was desperate, depressed and out of options when he attempted ‘suicide by cop’ Oct. 9 outside the Preble Street Resource Center.
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Man shot and killed by Falmouth police officers
Police say two officers arriving to investigate a report of a disturbance near the intersection of Lunt and Middle roads ‘were faced with an armed confrontation.’
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UMF student charged with touching a student without consent, threatening her with a knife
Ryan J. Turano, 23, of Oakland was arrested on charges of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and unlawful sexual touching.
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Fairfield man charged following weekend break-in at Lawrence High School
Police said Caleb Ferreira, 20, was charged Monday with burglary, theft and criminal mischief after the incident at the school.
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Mother accused of killing 3-year-old son pleads not guilty
Jessica Trefethen, 35, is charged with depraved indifference murder in the death of Maddox Williams in June.