But the answering machine tape, purported to involve the murder victim and her pimp, is not allowed into evidence because a retired Portland police detective was unable to authenticate it.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Limerick teen accused of stealing women’s underwear; police recover 70 pair
The victims identified most of their undergarments, the York County sheriff says.
Kennebec Journal Oct. 15 police log
Augusta area police reports for Oct. 15, 2017.
Morning Sentinel Oct. 15 police log
Waterville area police reports for Oct. 15, 2017.
Kennebec County Courts Oct. 5-11, 2017
A roundup of cases closed Oct. 5-11, 2017, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
York County corrections officer accused of dealing drugs at Alfred jail
Andre Sims, 24, was trafficking in suboxone, and he hadn’t been doing it for long, according to Sheriff William King.
Kennebec Journal Oct. 14 police log
Augusta area police reports for Oct. 14, 2017.
Morning Sentinel October 14 police log
IN ATHENS, Friday at 3:56 p.m., a vehicle fire was reported on Main Street. IN BELGRADE, Saturday at 6:51 a.m., a domestic disturbance was reported on Manchester Road. IN BENTON, Friday at 5:59 p.m., a fire with wires down was reported on Neck Road. IN BURNHAM, Friday at 12:46 a.m., a domestic disturbance was reported […]
New York man arrested in Windham after fraudulent withdrawals from TD Bank branches
He withdrew nearly $20,000 Thursday from five branches in Greater Portland, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
Sanborn’s attorney casts doubt on detectives’ work in 1989 murder case
Amy Fairfield suggests they didn’t follow up on alternate suspects or fully check out the alibis of some people connected with a teenage girl brutally murdered on the Portland waterfront.