A Dixmont man who was shot 3 times and had his home bombed by a police explosive is suing 18 state police members.
Maine Crime
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Camden high school student at center of lawsuit is arrested
The mother of the student accused by a classmate of sexual assault filed a lawsuit saying her son’s suspension from school violated his constitutional rights.
Somerset County courts for Feb. 25-March 1, 2019
Closed cases from Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court.
Presque Isle police identify third suspect in shooting
Brittney Britton, 26, was arrested and charged with elevated aggravated assault and aggravated reckless conduct in connection with the shooting Monday.
John Williams gets life in prison for murdering Cpl. Eugene Cole
Justice Robert Mullen gives the 31-year-old Madison man the maximum sentence, rejecting arguments that Williams’ drug abuse and troubled childhood were mitigating factors.
Somerset County courts for Feb. 11-22, 2019
Closed cases from Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court.
Ex-Brunswick teacher now faces 35 counts of assault against minors
Joshua King, 32, of Wiscasset is indicted on 10 new charges.
Cape Neddick Country Club golf director charged with stealing $30,000 cart
Dustin Michael Hunter of Biddeford stole a golf cart designed for golfers with disabilities, York police say. Another suspect is still being sought.
Man who murdered Somerset County sheriff’s deputy to be sentenced Thursday
John Williams faces a prison term of 25 years to life for the murder of Cpl. Eugene Cole last year.
Skowhegan man arrested on drug charges after search of home, vehicle
Jason Keaten, 39, is in Somerset County Jail after law enforcement officials searched his home early Wednesday on Hilltop Drive, seizing Fentanyl, drug paraphernalia and cash, according to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster.