William Gaudet faces the possibility of decades in prison.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Athens pair charged with burglary, theft from July shooting incident
Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster would not say how the recent charges are connected to the shooting of a New York man, who survived.
After 111-mph chase, Biddeford man fled on foot, leaving toddler in vehicle, police say
Police say they arrested Michael Messier after he eventually crashed and ran away, leaving his unhurt daughter behind.
Former employee charged with setting fire at Lincoln mill
The fire at the former paper mill Wednesday destroyed a warehouse and shed and raised concerns about toxins.
Former Pittsfield man to spend 20 years in prison for child sex crimes
William Heister, 61, pleaded guilty to felony charges and will be a lifetime sex offender registrant.
Lincoln County deputy takes stand to deny sexual assaults
Sheriff’s deputy Kenneth L. Hatch III is accused of sexually assaulting three girls and providing them marijuana and alcohol.
Kennebec Journal Nov. 16 police log
Augusta area police reports for Nov. 16, 2017.
Lewiston police charge 4 juveniles in armory break-in
The suspects, who are ages 13 and 14, have been charged with aggravated criminal mischief and burglary.
Police: Auburn man pointed stolen gun at girlfriend’s head before standoff
Scott Andrew Estes faces three felony charges including theft of a firearm and criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon.
Weeks later, fatal Saco shooting still baffles victim’s loved ones
Police aren’t talking and those close to Mike Burns cannot fathom why he died so violently.