Mary Landers is accused of breaking into Matthew Lobb’s home in West Paris and firing a loaded semi-automatic handgun at him, but the gun failed to fire.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Honduran man loses appeal in case claiming racial profiling by state trooper
A federal appeals court in Boston rejects the argument that an undocumented immigrant was the victim of racial profiling and unlawful detention.
Lewiston police and Sheriff’s Office find no evidence of criminal wrongdoing by former mayor
Shane Bouchard was accused of wrongdoing by a Lewiston woman who said she gave him a rival’s campaign emails.
Auburn police still investigating drowning of woman
The autopsy couldn’t determine the manner of death of the woman whose body was found in The Basin in July 2018.
Man indicted in New Hampshire on bigamy charge being held in Maine
Former Old Orchard Beach resident Michael Middleton faces numerous counts, including domestic violence assault.
West Gardiner man arrested after crashing car into Cobbosseecontee Stream in Gardiner
Police say Chuck D. Schooley, 46, was reportedly operating under the influence of alcohol when the vehicle he was driving rolled through two barriers and crashed into the water.
Readfield woman who allegedly stabbed man indicted on assault charges
A Kennebec County grand jury also recently indicted several central Maine residents on drug trafficking charges.
Skowhegan woman arrested after allegedly punching man in face, shooting a BB gun at him
Police Chief David Bucknam said Mary Johnson, 35, also “became enraged” and kicked the door of a police car en route to the county jail on Monday.
Augusta police still investigating pattern of vandalism at recreation site
Recreation officials said the complex on Piggery Road has seen steady vandalism through the years but rarely like last week’s damage.
Paver found not guilty of aggravated assault — but guilty of lesser charge — in 2017 Chelsea altercation
In its third day of trial, a jury finds Stephen T. Bard guilty of assaulting a co-worker in a dispute over water usage.