Convicted felon Robert Gay, 35, was accused of stealing a rifle from a Scarborough home in which he was doing plumbing work last year.
Maine Crime
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Farmington man found guilty after ramming ex-girlfriend’s SUV
Joshua Norton had previous domestic violence convictions, according to a state prosecutor.
Auburn man sent back to prison for violating terms of manslaughter probation
A judge found Everett Ashby had violated the terms of his probation stemming from a 2001 manslaughter sentence.
Girlfriend of Standish man shot by police says his death was unnecessary
Amanda Merrifield says Kyle Needham didn’t try to run over an officer, as police reported, and the pickup truck he was driving rammed a cruiser only after he had been shot.
Maine nurse accused of stealing from elderly patients gets plea deal
Amy McLellan, who was accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from an elderly couple, will spent just 48 hours in jail if she meets the terms of the agreement.
Jury selection gets underway in trial for Cpl. Eugene Cole’s killing
The selection of a jury in the trial of John Williams began Monday.
Acton woman charged with killing ex-husband asks to withdraw guilty plea
Kandee Weyland Collind pleaded guilty last year to stabbing her ex-husband to death in front of their children.
Maine trial of man accused of killing stepfather to start this week
Police have released little information about the killing of Paul Hilenski, who was 79, in Aroostook County.
Suspect pleads not guilty to murder charge in Old Orchard Beach slaying
Police say Dustan Bentley, 30, killed his roommate, William Popplewell, in March in the apartment they shared.
Wiscasset woman arrested following high-speed chase in Thomaston
Police said Hannah Hewes came within a couple of feet of striking a police officer, whose cruiser was parked beside the road.