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Norridgewock man accused of strangling woman in Waterville pleads to domestic violence assault charge

by Keith Edwards March 28, 2019March 28, 2019

Derek D. Taylor pleaded no contest in a plea deal as his jury trial was about to start Thursday, with the state agreeing to reduce the charge from a felony to a misdemeanor.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Bronx woman, 2 from Brunswick charged in drug bust

by Matt Byrne March 28, 2019March 28, 2019

The 3 were charged as part of an investigation by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency that culminated in a raid Wednesday evening.

Local & State, Maine Crime

High court overturns Lisbon man’s convictions in attempted murder of police

by Christopher Williams March 28, 2019March 29, 2019

Bartolo Ford was convicted at trial of attempted murder after a high-speed chase with Auburn police.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Owner of Rumford’s Hotel Harris expected to repay unhappy guests, avoid jail

by Steve Collins March 28, 2019March 28, 2019

James Adinolfi agrees to repay complaining customers in deal that will clear his record if he stays out of trouble for a year.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Augusta man sentenced to 8 months for lying to buy gun from Winthrop firearms dealer

by Keith Edwards March 27, 2019March 27, 2019

Richard Quattrone pleaded guilty last year to charges he made false statements to a federally licensed firearms dealer.

Maine Crime, New England

Woman arrested, 2 men sought in theft of guns from Lebanon home

by Matt Byrne March 27, 2019March 27, 2019

Thieves broke into a home on March 13 and stole the guns in addition to jewelry, knives, electronics and numerous other items, Maine State Police say.

Local & State, Maine Crime, Politics

LePage pardoned his late mentor’s grandson, 111 others for range of crimes

by MARINA VILLENEUVE March 27, 2019March 27, 2019

The information is revealed after a public-records request by The Associated Press and an executive order by Gov. Janet Mills.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Portland shooting victim’s family ‘devastated,’ and frustrated with police probe

by Megan Gray and Matt Byrne March 27, 2019March 27, 2019

A lawyer for the family of Isahak Muse, 22, who was killed at a home in Riverton on March 16, tells Essence magazine that he has been hired to guide the family and scrutinize the investigation.