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Massachusetts man sentenced to 19 years for selling fentanyl that resulted in fatal overdose

by Stephen Betts The Courier-Gazette December 8, 2020December 8, 2020

Cameron Soto, 28, could have received a life sentence for selling drugs that resulted in a death.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Police say Massachusetts man carried, molested 7-year-old during attempted kidnapping of Lewiston girl

by Christopher Williams December 7, 2020December 8, 2020

Kevin Dontae Nowell, 38, of Dorchester, Massachusetts, was arrested on Friday night and charged with burglary, attempted kidnapping and unlawful sexual contact with a minor.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime

Augusta courthouse reopens to public

by Keith Edwards December 7, 2020December 7, 2020

The Capital Judicial Center, closed for about two weeks after at least three employees tested positive for COVID-19, was back open Monday.

Maine, Maine Crime

Farmington, Massachusetts men charged in drug, assault cases

by Donna M. Perry December 7, 2020December 8, 2020

A woman told police a Farmington man threatened to kill her, and choked her and her aunt.

Maine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News

Teen involved in Clinton fatal crash sentenced to juvenile detention center until 21

by Molly Shelly December 4, 2020December 4, 2020

‘Thank you to the DA’s office for never giving up. Thank you to the judge who made the right decision,’ said Sheila Porfirio, whose son Tommy Porfirio was one of the three youths killed in a February car crash.

Maine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel

Two arrested in Palmyra motel robbery-theft-assault incident

by Molly Shelly December 4, 2020December 4, 2020

Candy and Mark Prentiss, both of Palmyra, were arrested after Somerset County Sheriff’s officers searched their motel room Nov. 13. Arrest warrants were issued this week for Jessica Kent-Webber and Dale Melvin who are suspected of participating in a crime with the two Prentisses.