Closed cases from Franklin County Superior Court and Farmington District Court.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Lawmakers say they’re trying to stop a casino developer from gaming the system
Maine lawmakers are considering unusual measures to stop another questionable casino effort by developer Shawn Scott, whose secrets are unveiled by a trail of investigations and suits.
Identities released of prisoners whose sentences LePage commuted
Disbarred attorney William Dawson, who stole from elderly clients, is the most conspicuous name among the 17.
Kennebec Journal May 27 police log
Augusta area police reports for May 27, 2017.
Winslow police find dozens of alewives dumped behind market
The fish were left on the ground Friday afternoon behind Pleau’s Market.
Morning Sentinel May 27 police log
Waterville area police reports for May 27, 2017.
Somerset County court for April 10-14, 2017
Closed cases from Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court.
Waterville mother charged after allegedly leaving 3 kids alone all night
Samantha Renee Clark, 33, was arrested for violating probation after her children allegedly told officers they didn’t know where she was.
Attorney for Saco man who allegedly shot at police seeks to have him hospitalized
Heather Gonzalez says Aaron Bouchard is suicidal and belongs in a hospital, but no such arrangement could be made before his court appearance Friday.
LePage, aiming to shut down prison, orders early release of 17 inmates
The conditional commutations come after LePage moved unilaterally to close the Downeast Correctional Facility, a 150-bed minimum-security prison in Machiasport.