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Maine Crime

Published
September 19, 2023

Brewer man to serve 6 years in prison for infant son’s death

Ronald Harding was given a 15-year sentence, most of which was was suspended, for killing his 6-week-old son, Jaden, in May 2021.
Published
September 19, 2023

Down East man sentenced to 32 years for killing girlfriend

A judge said it's effectively a life sentence for 67-year-old Paul DeForest, who pleaded guilty last month to murdering Eva Cox.
Published
September 19, 2023

Police arrest 4 people, seize ‘huge amount’ of drugs in Carthage

Two people were from Carthage, one from Jay and the other from Massachusetts charged with aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs.
Published
September 17, 2023

Augusta officials ponder funding for increased police presence in downtown area, overnight warming center

Augusta might use American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, funding to address concerns about those who are homeless.
Published
September 16, 2023

Two dead in Hiram homicide-suicide

Two people who were previously in a relationship were found dead this week, police said.

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Published
September 15, 2023

Central Maine arrest log: Sept. 8-15, 2023

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Sept. 8-15, 2023.
Published
September 14, 2023

Rumford man charged with manslaughter is shot and killed by police

Police say the man, accused of fatally shooting his brother last year, had a rifle and ballistic vest when he was confronted by a trooper.
Published
September 12, 2023

Chelsea man who killed 3 pedestrians in 2021 Augusta crash loses appeal to state’s high court

Robert Santerre, the driver who struck and killed two women and a baby walking alongside Cony Road in 2021, had appealed his nine-year license suspension to the state Supreme Judicial Court.
Published
September 12, 2023

Anonymous Zoom callers harass Hallowell officials, unleash hateful rants during council meeting

The city plans to change how it handles remote participation in response to the 'absolutely disgusting' incident, said City Manager Gary Lamb.
Published
September 12, 2023

Augusta man arrested for murder of 34-year-old found on side of road

Andrew Redmond, 34, was arrested in Mississippi following a police chase on Monday.