Wilfredo Rodriguez Jr. nearly struck a cruiser driven by the Buxton police chief while trying to evade capture, police say.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Owner charged after loose dogs bite South Portland woman
The owner of two pit bull-type dogs was issued multiple summonses for the incident, which happened Monday in a yard on Elderberry Drive.
Biddeford man sentenced to 9 years in sex trafficking case
Isaac Suero, 23, conspired to to have a 15-year-old victim engage in prostitution, the U.S. Attorney’s Office says.
Life-size, sand-cast ornamental deer trio stolen from Skowhegan lawn
Dominick and Louise Rinaldi, who are in their 70s, are devastated by the theft of the deer and hope the public will help police find those responsible.
Morning Sentinel June 28 police log
Waterville area police reports for Friday, June 28, 2019.
Washburn woman arrested after police chase stolen DOT truck until it crashes
Rachel Donnelly, 27, was arrested and charged with unauthorized use of property, eluding an officer, criminal mischief and operating after suspension.
Warrant issued for ex-Bath bus driver charged with taking ‘upskirt’ photos
Timothy McGowan now lives in Texas and did not show up for his court date this week. The Sagadahoc County District Attorney’s Office says it will seek to extradite him if he is apprehended.
Police say Cornish teens stole liquor, assaulted store clerk
Store clerks called authorities when two teenage boys seemed disoriented, knocked over displays and punched a clerk.
Mother charged after infant ingested meth goes to treatment
A Bangor woman accused of sickening her 7-month-old baby by passing methamphetamine through her breast milk is set to receive drug treatment.
Farmington man charged with sexual abuse of girl
Nathan S. Wing, 42, of Farmington was arrested on two unlawful sexual contact charges.