The prosecution’s challenge in an unusual case involving no weapon and no physical assault: Proving the death of a person in the home was a ‘reasonably foreseeable consequence’ of an attempted burglary.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Barefoot man who fled police remains at large
York police say they believe someone may have picked up Corey Paradise and driven him to the Sanford area.
Morning Sentinel Aug. 5 police log
Waterville area police reports for Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018.
Kennebec Journal Aug. 5 police log
Augusta area police reports for Aug. 5, 2018.
Kennebec County courts July 26-Aug. 1, 2018
A roundup of cases closed July 26-Aug. 1, 2018, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
Despite lowest crime rate in 20 years, incidents raise anxiety in Lewiston
Police say fatalities and racial tensions mask a deeper problem: gangs moving into the city.
Police in Winslow, Skowhegan warn of IRS scam
The Winslow Police Department received 40 to 50 complaints about a caller on Friday purporting to be from the IRS.
Central Maine Aug. 4 police log
Augusta and Waterville area police reports for Aug. 4, 2018.
Barefoot man flees York police, remains at large
Facing multiple warrants, Corey W. Paradise eludes authorities in dramatic fashion, reminiscent of a similar chase in 2014.
Winslow arson suspect had trophy from real estate office, police say
Victor Dudley is being held in lieu of $15,000 cash bail.