Joshua Hussey, who was wanted by police for domestic violence terrorizing and violating probation, shot himself while police tried to arrest him at Hussey’s mother’s Dixfield home.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Charge dropped against Waterville man who allegedly threatened Google
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office said Kyle Long’s behavior was “disturbing” but did not meet the elements of a chargeable crime.
Man killed in shooting in Portland’s Riverton neighborhood
Isahak Muse, 22, was killed at 1:45 a.m. in a residence on Milton Street, police say.
N.H. boy charged in shooting death of woman
A juvenile is charged with murder and attempted murder.
Teenager charged with arson in Livermore Falls mobile home fire
Officials say the boy was playing with fire and started the blaze that destroyed the home in Livermore Falls.
Judge awards $1.8 million to former Maine man cleared of assaulting wife
Vladek Filler had already reached a 375,000 settlement against more than a dozen police officers and prosecutors.
Man charged with murder after shooting in Swanville
The shooting was reported early Friday morning in the Waldo County town.
Skowhegan driver’s ed instructor charged with sexually assaulting student
Duane Marquis, an instructor at the Skowhegan Driving School, is alleged to have had an improper sexual relationship with an 18-year-old student in Carrabec High School’s driver’s education program.
Former Portland developer Michael Liberty pleads not guilty in federal fraud case
He faces 10 counts related to Mozido, a company that he founded in Texas to create software for people to do their banking on cellphones.
Former lawmaker pleads not guilty to charges of fraudulently obtaining hunting licenses
Jeffrey Pierce, a Republican from Dresden, reportedly hunted multiple times with firearms over the years despite a felony drug conviction that prevents him from possessing guns.