Law enforcement officials say few departments have universal drug-testing policies, an issue brought to light by the recent overdose death of a Lewiston officer.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Man who killed West Gardiner teen in 1973 denied parole
Michael M. Boucher Sr. was denied parole Monday and will serve five more years in prison.
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Man who shot, killed another in West Gardiner sentenced to 10 years in prison
Derrick Dupont, initially charged with murder for killing James Haskell in 2017, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and claimed he acted out of fear.
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Burnham man seriously injured in weekend ATV crash
Gerald Erving remains in critical condition at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, a hospital spokeswoman said Monday.
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Biddeford couple arrested in alleged assault and kidnapping
A woman told police the couple beat her and held a knife to her throat.
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Hollis man drops claims against Biddeford in ongoing sex abuse lawsuit
Bertrand Girard will continue to pursue his lawsuit against the former Biddeford police officer he alleges abused him from 1977 to 1982.
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Kennebec County courts April 25-May 1, 2019
A roundup of cases closed April 25-May 1, 2019, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
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Somerset County courts for Nov. 26-30, 2018
Closed cases from Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court.
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South Portland man stabbed at early morning house party
The 27-year-old was treated at Maine Medical Center for a non-life-threatening injury, police say.
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Dill family, supporters work to keep West Gardiner teen’s killer behind bars
Every five years, Michael Boucher has a chance to walk out of prison; and every five years, Debra Dill’s family works to stop him.