John S. Sheets tried to strangle a woman and later threatened to kill her, authorities allege.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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DA’s office to review cases involving ex-Rockland officer with questionable credibility
It will determine whether to keep prosecuting open cases, and also decide if closed ones should be reopened, after a judge cited an ‘ongoing pattern of dishonesty.’
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Kennebec Journal July 25 police log
Augusta area police reports for July 25, 2018.
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Waterville men accused of tampering with victim in sexual assault case
Randall Cook and Richard Hildreth, who are charged in both Maine and New Hampshire, are free on bail.
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Morning Sentinel police log for July 25
Waterville area police reports for July 25, 2018.
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Former Kennebunk teacher takes the stand to defend herself against sexual assault charges
Jill Lamontagne says the former student was troubled and that her concern for his safety was behind calls she made to him in May 2017.
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Skowhegan woman, two juveniles charged with stealing camping equipment
Marie Valcourt, 23, a 16-year-old Skowhegan boy and a 17-year-old Norridgewock boy were stopped on Route 27 after a theft occurred in Eustis.
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Auburn men headed to trial in drug cases in which Lamborghini was seized
The men were arrested in raids that netted 183 pounds of marijuana at one home.
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Sanford woman faces theft by extortion charge
Police say Candace Hallczuk threatened to reveal information that would harm the victim’s personal relationships.
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Boston man stopped in Auburn is convicted of trafficking cocaine
Cuwan Merritt, 29, faces up to 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine, the U.S. attorney says.