This is a roundup of cases closed April 6-12, 2017, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Morning Sentinel April 16 police log
Waterville area police reports for April 16, 2017.
Kennebec Journal April 16 police log
Augusta area police reports for April 16, 2017.
Maine state treasurer warns of unclaimed property scams
Terry Hayes says the easiest way to spot a scheme is it if asks for payment information.
Smitty’s Cinemas evacuated after threat
Police say there does not appear to be any threat to public safety.
New Sharon woman convicted of animal cruelty might have appeal heard soon in court
Carol Murphy, 72, is appealing her 364-day jail sentence for contempt of court for possessing animals after being forbidden twice to do so.
Morning Sentinel April 15 police log
Waterville area police reports for April 15, 2017.
Kennebec Journal April 15 police log
Augusta area police reports for April 15, 2017.
Sanborn decision validates defense’s months of work
A curious journalist and undaunted legal team help lead the convicted killer to long-awaited freedom as he is granted bail.
Somerset County court for March 13-17, 2017
Closed cases from Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court.