Maine Crime - Centralmaine.com

Maine, Maine Crime, News, Schools and Education

Police investigating alleged sexual assault at Lisbon High

by Dennis Hoey May 7, 2019May 8, 2019

Students at the school protested Tuesday, saying the administration isn’t doing enough to keep them safe in the wake of a female student’s allegation that a male student assaulted her on school grounds last month.

Maine, Maine Crime

Kennebec County DA faces disciplinary hearing for allegedly discussing child rape case with judge

by Keith Edwards May 7, 2019May 12, 2019

District Attorney Maeghan Maloney allegedly talked about Eric Bard’s case with Superior Court Justice Donald Marden without defense counsel present, resulting in a mistrial.

Maine, Maine Crime

Hope woman sentenced to 6 years for crash that killed Woolwich couple

by Stephen Betts Courier Gazette May 7, 2019May 8, 2019

Danielle Ward had 6 children in her vehicle when it crossed the center line on Route 1 and struck another car, killing Robert S. and Carolyn W. Martin.

Maine, Maine Crime

Pittston man charged with unlawful sexual touching of 10-year-old in 2011

by Sam Shepherd May 7, 2019May 7, 2019

William Sevon, 45, allegedly exposed himself to a 10-year old and assaulted the child after following the child into the bathroom.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Maine wrong-way driver eludes police until his gas runs out

by Associated Press May 7, 2019May 8, 2019

Maine State Police say a motorist drove the wrong way on Interstate 95 and managed to elude troopers until his truck ran out of gas.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Man charged with murder in death of Deering grad is granted release on bail

by Megan Gray May 7, 2019May 7, 2019

Mark Cardilli Jr. has pleaded not guilty in the shooting death of Isahak Muse and will be free on $50,000 cash bail while the case proceeds.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Fate of Saco’s top police officers unknown as council ends investigation

by Gillian Graham May 7, 2019May 7, 2019

A city official will not say whether Chief Raynald Demers and Deputy Chief Corey Huntress will return to their jobs.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Few police officers in Maine are tested for drugs

by Matt Byrne May 7, 2019May 7, 2019

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.