The Somerset County Grand Jury handed up indictments on Friday, including drug and assault charges.
Maine Crime
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Maryland man gets 14 days for high-speed chase, drug possession
Lenwood Williams, 29, was reportedly experiencing a mental health breakdown during the incident that lead to his arrest June 29, 2018.
Police release footage of Brunswick burglaries, ask for public’s help
Local churches and businesses have been targeted since late last week, and police released surveillance footage hoping someone can identify the suspect.
Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder in Augusta
Quashay Phillips, 24, allegedly slashed a woman’s throat in February 2019 during an argument over going to Walmart.
Nearly 30 animals seized from house in Hampden
The owner of the home was working to create a licensed breeding kennel, but a search warrant was issued after multiple violations were found.
Wilton woman accused of stealing SUV with 3 kids inside is back in jail
Shannon Dupree of Wilton is accused of stealing a Jeep with three children inside last November.
Gardiner men arrested after fighting with tractor, truck
Robert Wilson, 63, and Preston Cates, 62, were both arrested Monday after a fight on Brunswick Avenue.
Man charged with cutting his way into York County marijuana business
The owner of the Newfield building used for growing marijuana called police when a live video feed showed a burglary in progress.
Two men charged after shots fired in Portland
An early-morning confrontation led to gunfire but no injuries, police said.
Brunswick church, businesses alarmed by weekend burglaries
Two Brunswick churches and two Bath Road businesses were burglarized.