An attorney for Norman “Bo” Thompson, 47, is seeking a hearing to have his nearly four-year sentence overturned.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Impaired man summoned in Waterville for accompanying permittee is State Trooper
Daniel Murray, a Maine State Trooper from Mount Vernon, was summoned on Tuesday after being stopped by Waterville Police for accompanying a 15-year-old permit driver while intoxicated.
Wilton man accused of assaulting, choking family member
The woman reported being punched in the face at least four times before she could get away.
Peru man charged with trafficking in fentanyl
The “Franklin County Sheriff’s Office received a report in July from a state lab indicating white powder seized during the stop was 8.6 grams of fentanyl, according to the sheriff.
Three people arrested, more than $3,000 seized in Winslow drug bust
Winslow police found more than 100 grams of fentanyl after a bail check led to the discovery of drug-related activity at the Monument Street residence of Joseph Romagno, 38.
Attempted traffic stop turns into a rescue after crash and vehicle fire
With luck and quick thinking by Deputy Kevin Collins, a 17-year-old boy survived the fiery crash after apparently fleeing from the officer Tuesday night in Waterboro.
Maine Supreme Court says warrant of cellphone records was legal
A lower court had ruled a search warrant for cellphone records related to a string of burglaries was not legal because of a lack of probable cause.
With traffic deaths up 24%, police ramp up drunken-driving patrols for holiday weekend
Officials expect more than 1 million vehicles on the Maine Turnpike over the Labor Day weekend, and police agencies across Maine will be watching for impaired drivers.
Former Lewiston officer’s drug history could compromise court cases
The illicit drug use by former police officer Nicholas Meserve appears to have affected two criminal cases, including an attempted traffic stop of Norman ‘Bo’ Thompson of Mexico.
California man accused of crawling into bed with York girl, 11, is indicted
A York County grand jury indicted Claudio Pinto, 31, on charges of burglary, aggravated criminal trespass, assault and attempted unlawful sexual contact.