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Four arrested, suspect at large after motorcycle chase in Canaan, Pittsfield

by Amy Calder May 11, 2020May 12, 2020

Deputies from the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office and a wrecker driver were allegedly punched by family members of a motorcyclist who led a deputy sheriff on a high-speed chase Sunday night through Canaan and Pittsfield.

Maine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel

Skowhegan police arrest man after car chase ends at drive-up church service

by Taylor Abbott May 10, 2020May 11, 2020

Police: Thomas Bouchard, 37, of Skowhegan stripped off his clothes, took his mother’s vehicle without permission and had to be revived after his arrest as police suspected he was overdosing.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News

Jail populations down but may rise after pandemic wanes

by Christopher Williams May 9, 2020May 9, 2020

Officials argue for and against summonses versus arrests.

Maine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel

Would-be Corinna store robber charged after clerk thwarts hold-up, police say

by Staff Report Morning Sentinel May 8, 2020May 8, 2020

Mark Dunlop, 43, of Plymouth, was later charged in connection with the robbery at the AE Robinson convenience store at 60 Newport Road in Corinna.

Maine, Maine Crime

Woman accused of falsely claiming she was renting home in Lebanon

by Dennis Hoey May 7, 2020May 8, 2020

Christine Belanger, 29, of Acton produced a false lease agreement after she was found in the home on Jim Grant Road, Maine State Police say.

Maine, Maine Crime, Uncategorized

Augusta man pleads guilty to drug trafficking in New Hampshire

by Associated Press May 7, 2020May 7, 2020

Prosecutors say a man from Augusta pleaded guilty in federal court in New Hampshire to fentanyl and heroin trafficking

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Two drivers arrested after topping 100 mph on Maine Turnpike, police say

by Dennis Hoey May 7, 2020May 7, 2020

Maine State Police say both drivers were from out of state, and one was charged with drunken driving.

Lakes Region Weekly, Maine, Maine Crime, News

Injured couple sues Cumberland County sheriff over chase that ended in crash

by Matt Byrne May 7, 2020May 10, 2020

Barbara and Elmer Young were seriously injured when a suspect tried to swerve around a police spike mat and slammed into their car and another vehicle in 2018.