Crime trended downward for an eighth straight year, but the number of violent incidents increased, according to statistics released Monday.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Fentanyl, cocaine seized in Madison traffic stop
Ashley Churchill, 33, and Lukas Nelson, 32, both of Solon, were arrested.
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Norridgewock man arrested after high-speed chase in Madison, police say
Somerset County Chief Deputy Michael Mitchell said Lawrence R. Knowles of Norridgewock faces several charges after leading an officer on a 2.1-mile chase on Tuesday.
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Gorham police identify man who died after leading authorities on a chase Sunday
Joseph A. Cleaves Jr., 32, of Windham was a suspect in a domestic violence, terrorizing incident, police say.
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Skowhegan man pleads guilty to child pornography-related charges
Christopher Raiche, 29, pleaded guilty Friday in federal court to a 41-count indictment involving a series of child sexual exploitation offenses.
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Saco police say 2 charged in carjacking
Police allege that two women forced a motorist out of their car and then drove away.
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Domestic violence suspect found dead in SUV after pursuit by Gorham police
The incident began Sunday afternoon when a 30-year-old woman called police to say that her ex-boyfriend was threatening violence toward her and her parents.
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Man sought in Dresden standoff arrested in Augusta
Nathon A. Taylor, 41, was sought on an outstanding warrant from Androscoggin County, leading to a standoff on Middle Road.
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Jefferson man shot, killed in armed confrontation with police
Jacob E. McClure, 41, was shot and killed, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office officials say, after police entered a Jefferson home to intervene in an assault early Friday morning.
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Augusta store robbed early Friday morning, police say
Augusta police are seeking a man who they say demanded money and merchandise from the Circle K convenience store on Eastern Avenue around 3:30 a.m.