A Lewiston police spokesman calls the fatality an accident and says that, barring results of a blood test that indicate intoxication, Taneisha Thomas is unlikely to face charges.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Ayla Reynolds’ mother awaits judge’s decision on whether to declare toddler dead
If probate judge in Cumberland County declares Ayla dead, Trista Reynolds would be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against Justin DiPietro, Ayla’s father.
Parkman murder: Accused called obsessed; defense counters girlfriend shot first
Robert Burton, 40, of Abbot, who led authorities on longest manhunt in state history before turning himself in, is on trial for the murder of Stephanie Gebo.
Kennebec Journal Sept. 24 police log
Augusta area police reports for Sept. 24, 2017
Morning Sentinel Sept. 24 police log
Waterville area police reports for Sept. 24, 2017
Kennebec County Courts Sept. 14-20, 2017
A roundup of cases closed Sept. 14-20, 2017, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
Morning Sentinel Sept. 23 police log
Waterville area police reports for Sept. 23, 2017.
Kennebec Journal Sept. 23 police log
Augusta area police reports for Sept. 23, 2017.
Investigation underway in shots fired incident in Chelsea
The Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office says one of the residents gave chase to a fleeing vehicle but was shot at.
Deputies acted in self-defense in fatal Naples shooting, attorney general says
Norman Strobel was killed after he fatally shot his roommate and wounded another man.