Timmy Smith was arrested Wednesday and his wife, Danielle Smith, was summoned, after officials from the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office searched their home and seized fentanyl, according to Sheriff Dale Lancaster.
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Appeal of Jay murder conviction, sentence heard by high court
James “Ted” Sweeney was convicted of killing his former girlfriend with a baseball bat and sentenced to 38 years.
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Investigation into Fairfield hit-and-run continues
Jason Annis was hit around 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 while riding from his job at Dunkin’ Donuts inside Walmart on Waterville Commons Drive to his home on Hutchins Road in Fairfield.
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New York man arrested after Maine woman reports online death threats
A Long Island, N.Y., man faces extradition to Maine for allegedly making explicit threats of violence in messages exchanged on social media, state police said.
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Portland man pleads guilty to murder for strangling his girlfriend to death
Gregory Vance, 62, will be sentenced in December for killing Patricia Grassi, with a plea agreement capping his prison term at 35 years.
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Buxton man faces charges after police break up underage drinking party
At least 63 minors attended the party Saturday on Portland Road, and two men were arrested, police said.
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Lewiston teen charged as adult with manslaughter in death of Donald Giusti
Police said Emmanuel Nkurunziza threw a rock that struck Donald Giusti, who later died from related injuries.
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Four arrested during Friday morning drug bust in Waterville
Inside the apartment at 24 1/2 Gold Street, police found 4.3 grams of Fentanyl, 5.3 grams of crack cocaine, more than two pounds of marijuana and approximately $1,000 in cash.
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As jails run in the red, Maine lawmakers look to reduce inmate populations
A legislative committee is considering ways to reduce jail populations and increase the likelihood that inmates will find stability and support when they are released.
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Police seek help in cracking Greater Portland burglary ring
At least 15 businesses in Portland alone have been burglarized in less than 3 months, and police released security photos Tuesday in the hope that someone can identify those involved.