Among other things, the group will examine possible alternatives to incarcerating young offenders.
Maine Crime
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Police seize drugs, cash after arrest of suspected dealer in Benton
Tyrone Fleurimont, of Massachusetts, allegedly was driving to Maine to sell drugs but arrived at the wrong address and tried to force his way into the home, police said.
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Waterville man sentenced to 3 years for trafficking in crack, fentanyl, heroin
Philip Bussiere, 55, admitted to police he drove a New York man around to sell drugs, and people also came to his residence to buy drugs.
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Skowhegan police detective pleads guilty to assault on ex-wife
Detective Sgt. Don Avery received a deferred disposition for one year that will result in a $300 fine if he is successful in not getting in trouble during that time.
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Driver convicted of manslaughter after striking, killing Augusta man, seeks new trial
Andrew P. Bilodeau was convicted of manslaughter last year for driving into and killing Emile Morin as he walked, in a crosswalk, across Northern Avenue in Augusta after a church supper.
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Massachusetts man arrested after attempted break-in in Benton
Tyrone Fleurimont is charged with criminal threatening after trying to break into a house on Wyman Road and being confronted by the homeowner, police said.
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Fight on Facebook ended in Caribou man’s death, prosecutors say
A 22-year-old man is on trial on charges of manslaughter and aggravated assault.
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Massachusetts man arrested in connection with shooting in York
Police say 27-year-old Nathaniel Rivera turned himself in Tuesday following the home invasion and attempted robbery Saturday.
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Crowd protests suspect’s release on bail in Portland murder case
Mark Cardilli Jr. has pleaded not guilty in the March 16 shooting death of Isahak Muse at Cardilli’s home.
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Augusta police charge two after drug bust at North Street apartment building
Police arrested Keith Holmes, 22, of New York, and issued a summons to Douglas Krajewski, 26, of Augusta, after executing two search warrants on Tuesday.