A lot of windows were discovered broken early Monday at Messalonskee High School, and the Early Bird Restaurant and Oakland House of Pizza were broken into as well, according to Deputy Chief Rick Stubbert of the Oakland police.
Maine Crime
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Police identify man fatally shot Saturday in Auburn
No one has been charged in the death of Jean Fournier, 41, of Turner as detectives investigate the circumstances of the shooting.
Man dies after shooting outside Walmart in Auburn
Jean Fournier, 41, of Turner was shot twice in the back over an apparent road rage dispute, police say.
Westbrook man arrested after crash, police pursuit
David A. Batchelor, 50, was charged with operating under the influence after crashing into a retaining wall by the Dairy Queen Friday night, according to Westbrook police.
Sanford police seize cocaine, crack worth $16,000
Three Massachusetts men arrested during the vehicle stop are facing drug trafficking charges.
Lewiston firefighter fined for engaging prostitute
AUBURN — A judge fined a Lewiston firefighter Friday for engaging a prostitute. Anthony “Peter” Morrell, 54, of 21 Cleaves St., paid a $300 fine and a $500 victim compensation fee in Androscoggin County Superior Court. Morrell responded Jan. 3 to an online advertisement for sexual contact in exchange for money, Assistant District Attorney Nathan […]
Burglars damage storage containers at Augusta’s East Side Boat Launch
A victim of the crime said thousands of dollars in fishing gear and kayaks were stolen from his units.
Second man charged in connection with Oxford rape
The case remains under investigation, and the District Attorney’s Office may add additional furnishing alcohol charges.
Seven people in Lewiston charged during two-day Hot Spot sweep
Police seized drugs with an estimated street value over a quarter-million dollars.
Man charged with arson in fire that damaged two Lincoln businesses
Cody Ferguson’s attorney says he denies the charge.