A New Hampshire man is accused of trying to steal several vehicles, but was fought off by three motorists.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Latest attack on a woman raises alarm in Portland’s West End
Police say the woman was hit from behind with a club Tuesday night on Brackett Street, in the latest in a series of assaults since last fall.
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Waterville police seeking information on reported early morning home invasion
The police chief could not provide a description of the two suspects, a male and female, being sought by authorities, but said that residents nearby are not in any danger.
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Man will plead guilty to putting razor blades in pizza dough
The case of tampering focused attention on food security after the retailer and manufacturer revealed they had received prior reports and not warned customers or police.
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Old Town woman charged with manslaughter in death of 3-year-old daughter
Maine State Police say the Old Town girl died Sunday, two days after first responders took her to the hospital.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man arrested and charged in June 3 Auburn Walmart shooting
A 19-year-old man Lewiston turned himself over to detectives after negotiating his surrender last weekend, following his alleged involvement in a June 3 shooting at the Auburn Walmart that injured another 19-year-old man.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Police: New York man arrested on drug charges after fleeing traffic stop in Augusta
Officers arrest Donte Johnson on Saturday morning after he allegedly fled a traffic stop the previous night.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Police: Driver of truck that hit Richmond house likely to face charges
Police say the pickup truck’s driver is expected to be charged with operating under the influence of drugs, leaving the scene of an accident and possession of a scheduled drug, which police believe to be heroin.
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Thomaston man sentenced to 8 years for killing fellow inmate during altercation
An argument over stolen cigarettes led to the fatal fight between 2 prisoners in 2018, according to court documents.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man shot at Walmart; 1 suspect arrested, another at large
Police charged a juvenile and are seeking a man seen fleeing the scene in his car.