A judge ruled that the three juveniles lacked the capacity to understand the judicial process well enough to proceed with their criminal cases.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Alleged victim says he was 16 when Chelsea man sexually assaulted him
Jesse W. Morang’s defense lawyers claim Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office investigators failed to collect evidence.
Police: Three face charges in 2022 armed home invasion in Bingham
Two men and a woman are accused in home invasion May 29 on Main Street, police said.
Bail denied to man charged in 2019 Richmond murder
Tyon Shuron, who is accused of fatally shooting a Richmond man, has spent three years in jail awaiting his trial.
Maine prisons’ food program on track to become national model
The state’s Department of Corrections is a leader in food service and culinary training and now is working with outside organizations to replicate its approach.
Massachusetts man accused of hitting girlfriend with handgun, pointing gun at others at Wilton residence
Khaliel F. Chatman, 19, of Brockton, Massachusetts, was arrested on felony charges of domestic violence aggravated assault and domestic violence terrorizing with a dangerous weapon.
New Hampshire man pleads not guilty in Berwick shooting
Daniel Lafrenier, 31, is accused of killing Mark Forest at a home in Berwick in January.
Department of Public Safety names new state fire marshal and MDEA director
Richard McCarthy has been nominated to serve as the next state fire marshal and Richard Desjardins has been appointed as the new director of the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency.
St. Albans man sentenced to 23 years for child sex assault
Corey Farley, 30, was sentenced Tuesday at Somerset County Superior Court after being found guilty Dec. 15 of gross sexual assault and unlawful sexual contact.
Police: Driver operating under influence when SUV crashes through guardrail and into Fairfield Brook
Vanessa Poirier, 25, of Waterville suffered minor injuries Tuesday when her SUV ran a stop sign, hit a guardrail and went down an embankment and into the brook, Fairfield police say.