Police revealed Thursday that Autumn Bryant was alive for more than two hours while her estranged husband set fire to her mother’s home in Sidney before returning to kill himself.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Farmington man arrested following crash on Routes 2 and 4 in Farmington
A car failed to yield the right of way Thursday as it pulled out of Knowlton Corner Road in Farmington and was rear-ended by another vehicle, police said.
Man stabbed during altercation in Portland’s Bayside neighborhood
The victim suffered wounds that were not considered life threatening and Portland police say they believe there is no threat to the public.
Norridgewock man accused of strangling woman in Waterville pleads to domestic violence assault charge
Derek D. Taylor pleaded no contest in a plea deal as his jury trial was about to start Thursday, with the state agreeing to reduce the charge from a felony to a misdemeanor.
Bronx woman, 2 from Brunswick charged in drug bust
The 3 were charged as part of an investigation by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency that culminated in a raid Wednesday evening.
High court overturns Lisbon man’s convictions in attempted murder of police
Bartolo Ford was convicted at trial of attempted murder after a high-speed chase with Auburn police.
Owner of Rumford’s Hotel Harris expected to repay unhappy guests, avoid jail
James Adinolfi agrees to repay complaining customers in deal that will clear his record if he stays out of trouble for a year.
Augusta man sentenced to 8 months for lying to buy gun from Winthrop firearms dealer
Richard Quattrone pleaded guilty last year to charges he made false statements to a federally licensed firearms dealer.
Woman arrested, 2 men sought in theft of guns from Lebanon home
Thieves broke into a home on March 13 and stole the guns in addition to jewelry, knives, electronics and numerous other items, Maine State Police say.
LePage pardoned his late mentor’s grandson, 111 others for range of crimes
The information is revealed after a public-records request by The Associated Press and an executive order by Gov. Janet Mills.