Jay officer allegedly found suspected crack cocaine in the back seat of the cruiser when Brittany Boivin was taken to the jail, police said.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Police still searching for clues in 48-year-old murder of Judith Hand
Judith Hand disappeared Sept. 10, 1971, while walking in Farmington. Her body was found 13 days later, and police still are looking for suspects.
Three teenagers charged with vandalizing Scarborough playing field
Police say the teens drove a truck on the turf field, causing $2,500 in damage.
Farmington Public Works director pleads guilty to assault charges
Philip Hutchins of Jay entered into an agreement that delays sentencing for two years on domestic violence assault charges.
Somerset County courts for Jan. 28-Feb. 1, 2019
Closed cases from Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court.
New York woman involved in shootout at Augusta Walmart gets 54 months for conspiracy
Diana Davis, 32, who was involved in a 2016 drug deal and shootout at the Augusta Walmart parking lot, was sentenced for conspiring to distribute drugs.
Lewiston man gets eight years for dealing crack, having gun
Police seized $8,000 in cash and 9 mm pistol from Keon Baptiste-Harris’ home on Shawmut Street.
Kennebec County courts Aug. 15-Sept. 4, 2019
A roundup of cases closed Aug. 15-Sept. 4, 2019, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
Lisbon man arrested in alleged Litchfield home invasion, attempted robbery
Police are still seeking a second suspect in the incident in which a pair of individuals were at a home to steal marijuana.
One suspect arrested, police seeking second man in Presque Isle shooting
One man was in critical condition after the shooting, and police say he and the suspects knew one another.