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.
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Sanford police seize cocaine, crack worth $16,000
Three Massachusetts men arrested during the vehicle stop are facing drug trafficking charges.
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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 […]
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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.
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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.
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Seven people in Lewiston charged during two-day Hot Spot sweep
Police seized drugs with an estimated street value over a quarter-million dollars.
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Man charged with arson in fire that damaged two Lincoln businesses
Cody Ferguson’s attorney says he denies the charge.
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Mistrial declared for Buxton selectwoman charged with slapping town official
Jean Harmon’s attorney says he doesn’t know if she’ll be retried on the misdemeanor charge.
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Video shows Lewiston officer had pocketed drugs; charges dropped against defendant
Prosecutors dismissed a Class A drug charge against a defendant Thursday after a cruiser video showed a Lewiston police officer slipping drug evidence into his pocket at the scene of the arrest.
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Man, woman charged with selling meth in Biddeford
Police seize drugs worth about $10,000 and a loaded handgun during the arrest and search.