Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Jan. 11-17, 2024
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Farmington, Massachusetts men indicted on cocaine, fentanyl charges in Franklin County
Miguel Alvarez Jr. 39, of Webster, Massachusetts, and Jason C. Robbins, 42, of Farmington are charged with aggravated drug trafficking.
Four charged in Fairfield drug bust
Three people were arrested in a traffic stop, while the fourth was taken into custody the following day.
Maine’s high court denies ‘Good Samaritan’ appeal
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court rejected Billy Beaulieu’s request to dismiss an OUI charge that stemmed from a well-being check.
Oakland Big Apple robbed early Thursday
An employee of the Main Street store called police around 3 a.m. to report a robbery.
Fairfield woman charged with illegal drug trafficking
Marissa Grover, 22, of Fairfield was staying in a rental unit when authorities found evidence of illegal drug trafficking activities, officers said.
Man killed in crash after police chase in Woolwich
Kaleb Halsey, 20, of Bowdoinham, lost control of his Hyundai Sonata while traveling south on Route 128, the sheriff’s office said.
Man shot while trying to drive construction vehicle through Penobscot County home, police say
A Corinna man allegedly stole a front-end loader and attempted to drive it through a home before being shot by its residents.
Man in custody after fire destroys Winslow mobile home
The state fire marshal is investigating after a fire was set late Monday at a mobile home in Winslow.
Trial begins for Albion businessman charged with sexual assault of child
Sean M. Eori, 44, faces 11 counts of alleged crimes involving a girl when she was as young as 13.