Darcie McElwee, a Caribou native, had served as Maine’s lead prosecutor in the U.S. District Court since 2021.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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As shootings become part of the backdrop of Lewiston, the city is trying to come to grips with a growing problem
Data from the Lewiston Police Department show gun violence over the last six years has take a dramatic upturn.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Winthrop wrong-way driver sentenced to 2 years for Augusta crash
The victim, who was severely injured, says her life was forever changed by the accident.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Overturned tractor trailer along I-95 will be removed Tuesday, police say
Drivers don’t need to report the truck, which currently sits on its passenger side, Maine State Police said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Oakland man to serve 8 years in prison on child sex assault charges
Steven J. Corbin was sentenced after reaching a plea deal just before his trial on multiple child sexual abuse charges.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Politics
Maine lawmaker accused of forging signatures on campaign finance forms
Rep. Randall Hall, R-Wilton, was indicted by an Oxford County grand jury on 12 charges Wednesday.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Wales man arraigned on child sexual exploitation, child porn charges
A judge ordered Patrick Hamlin detained pending trial.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Man killed by police in Lincoln
The shooting happened when officers responded to a complaint that the man was violating a protection order.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Washington head-on crash kills Newcastle man
Joshua Theriault-Patten died as a result of a collision on Route 17.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Group suing Maine’s Catholic Church asks high court to reconsider statute of limitations ruling
Lawyers say the Maine Supreme Judicial Court didn’t consider the Legislature’s full authority when it comes to enacting new laws.