Police say Rodney Cleveland was assaulted by Everett Meserve, who was being held in Cumberland County Jail on $50,000 bail after appearing in court Monday to face an elevated assault charge.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Gardiner woman sentenced on federal drug conspiracy charges
Heather Downs, 33, pleaded guilty in October to charges of conspiring to distribute heroin and crack in central Maine.
Two Oklahoma men arrested after string of car burglaries in Augusta
Shayaquon Gaskins, 19, and Jocquan Jordan, 18, were each arrested on 13 charges on Sunday.
Hallowell police subdue man accused of holding woman against her will
Nicholas W. Honas, 38, of Hallowell was arrested after a woman asked restaurant workers to contact police.
Farmingdale jewelry store burglarized last week
Police are investigating a burglary that resulted in “several thousands” of dollars in jewelry being stolen from Kennebec Jewelry.
York shooting a ‘targeted act of violence,’ FBI says
The victim, whom authorities have not identified, suffered life-threatening injuries, and the investigation is ongoing, the FBI says.
Lewiston police find man’s body after report of domestic dispute
After hearing a gunshot in the wooded area behind Robinson Gardens, police said they found a body with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Kennebec Journal police log, Aug. 4, 2019
Augusta area police reports for Aug. 4, 2019.
Portland man charged in assault on neighbor who is in critical condition
Everett H. Meserve, 62, is being held on $50,000 cash bail.
FBI investigating early-morning shooting in York
One man was injured in the incident, and the FBI says there is a ‘very active investigation’ into the shooting.