Ryan Partridge, 35, was arrested during a 2023 traffic stop in Augusta.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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No identification yet of human remains found in Lewiston bog Saturday
The state spokeswoman said it’s not known how long identification of the remains will take.
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Bill would allow some Maine teens facing adult charges to stay in youth detention
The legislation would allow the Department of Corrections to keep certain residents who are over 18 at Long Creek Youth Development Center so they could continue to receive behavioral health services.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Central Maine arrest log: Jan. 18-24
Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Jan. 18-24, 2024.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Man arrested on robbery charge in Gardiner
David J. Knox, 37, was arrested less than two hours after police say an armed robbery was reported at the Walgreens on Spring Street.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Scammers are posing as CMP workers. Here’s how to protect yourself.
A Central Maine Power spokesperson said the aggressive tactics of scammers include going door-to-door to try to get money from customers.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime
Transient out of Augusta charged after Lewiston homeowner chases him from home
Police used home surveillance footage to track down Jason Folkner, who was arrested on charges of burglary, vehicle burglary and two counts of theft.
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Bingham repeat offender found guilty of sex crimes against minors
A jury on Thursday convicted Christopher C. Cates, a lifetime registrant on the state’s sex offender registry, after a three-day trial.
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ACLU says lack of public defense lawyers in Maine erodes trust in courts
The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine was in court Wednesday to argue for the widespread release of low-income Mainers who face criminal charges but have not been appointed lawyers.
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Bingham man charged again with more sex crimes heads to trial
The two alleged victims in the case are expected to testify, prosecutors said.