Supporters said police must be allowed to temporarily confiscate guns from dangerous people, but opponents decried it as a gun grab that would violate Mainers’ rights.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Lawyer for former prison guard on trial for sexual assault criticizes accuser
Joshua Dall-Leighton has pleaded not guilty to 5 counts of unlawful sexual assault and 1 count of unlawful sexual contact.
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Bucksport woman charged with killing toddler is denied bail
Savannah Smith, 21, faces a murder charge in the death of 2-year-old Kloe Hawksley.
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Bill to create panel for reviewing police shootings gains support
A legislative committee endorses a panel split evenly between law enforcement and outside members.
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Grand jury indicts alleged Waterville bank robber who slipped, fell in front of officer
Numerous other people were indicted on drug trafficking charges.
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Jay Mercier, convicted in 2012 in one of Maine’s oldest cold case homicides, back in court
Mercier is mounting a third appeal of his conviction for the murder of Rita St. Peter on July 5, 1980, in Anson.
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Former Rockland attorney pleads not guilty to stealing from elderly clients
Anita Volpe is charged with stealing tens of thousands of dollars from three clients.
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Kennebec Journal police log for April 21
Augusta area police reports for April 21, 2019.
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Morning Sentinel April 21 police log
Waterville area police reports for April 21, 2019.
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Morning Sentinel April 20 police log
Waterville area police reports for April 20, 2019.