A Maine firefighter was responding to a suspected drowning in Bath in September as a paramedic for Mid Coast Hospital when police say they noticed signs of impairment.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Jail knew officer facing drug charges had a history when hired
The Cumberland County case brings to light nebulous hiring standards among Maine jails in vetting corrections applicants.
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Massachusetts man facing criminal charges in high-speed chase is held on bail
The chase in Bucksport lasted for several miles and went through multiple towns, state police say.
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Kennebec Journal police log for Dec. 9
Augusta area police reports for Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018.
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Morning Sentinel police logs for Dec. 9
Waterville area police reports for Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018
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Kennebec County courts Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 2018
A roundup of cases closed Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 2018, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
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In 2015, a troubled sailor jumped overboard. Now the boat’s captain is being held responsible
Capt. Rick Smith, who hails from Camden, is on house arrest in the U.S. Virgin Islands awaiting trial for negligence in the death of a crew member.
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Central Maine Sunday police logs for Dec. 8
Waterville and Augusta area police reports for Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018
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Gorham man injured in second Standish police chase of night
Joseph Turner, 26, was ejected from his Jeep after crashing into a utility pole.
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Police chase pickup truck, missing a tire, through backed-up traffic in Standish
A Limington woman drove a pickup truck through stopped traffic and led police on a 3-mile chase, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says.