Maine State Police say he continued to make phone calls from jail to a woman he is accused of choking.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Pennsylvania man who prompted search in midcoast pleads guilty
Thomas W. Hackett pleads guilty to burglary, theft and criminal mischief in connection with his disappearance in March.
Kennebec County sheriff’s office warns of series of catalytic converter thefts
Lt. Chris Read said three thefts have occurred in China, Manchester and Litchfield this month, and the office is looking for information about the incidents.
Man from Oakland involved in chase with children in truck
Tyler Shorty of Oakland and Amanda Pingree of Andover stopped in rural Oxford County.
Window washer charged with stealing N95 protective masks in Bangor
Jonathan McCue, hired to wash windows at Bangor City Hall, allegedly stole 80 N95 masks meant for first responders.
Waterville man charged with threatening people with a firearm
Abdulrashid Bilal, 23, of Waterville, was arrested early Friday after allegedly threatening three people in a home with a firearm, believing one owed him money, according to police.
Waterville police looking for suspect in stabbing incident
Chad Andrews, 39, allegedly stabbed a man early Friday in the back of the head and fled a Silver Street apartment building before police could search it.
Norridgewock woman charged with OUI after vehicle goes off-road into Kennebec River
The woman, who was found sitting on the roof of her SUV, was escorted to land by Skowhegan firefighters and taken to the hospital for evaluation.
Woman charged in Owls Head death expected to plead guilty to murder
Sarah Richard is accused of beating and strangling 83-year-old Helen Carver.
Skowhegan police investigate catalytic converter thefts
Chief Chief David Bucknam asks businesses to check their company vehicles often and to park their automobiles in well-lighted areas.