Michael Gray, 30, of Portland, was in restraints when he tried to walk out of the courthouse Tuesday. He was quickly apprehended.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Former Fairfield man appealing conviction of murdering wife to Maine high court
Luc Tieman, found guilty last year of murdering his wife, Valerie Tieman, in 2016, is appealing the conviction to Maine Supreme Judicial Court on the basis of evidence allowed at trial.
Supreme Court limits states, municipalities’ power to impose hefty fines, seize property
The court ruled Wednesday that the Constitution’s ban on excessive fines applies to states.
Police: Man bites trooper, punches vehicle
Richard Bubar was under bail conditions from a road rage incident last summer when he was arrested in Sedgwick.
Massachusetts men to be sentenced for drug killing in Maine
An Oakfield man was shot nine times in October 2016, prosecutors say.
Auburn man fights murder extradition to Alaska
A nurse from Auburn appeared in court Tuesday to say he will contest efforts to take him to Alaska, where he is accused of raping and murdering a student in Fairbanks more than two decades ago.
Man fleeing police jumps out 2nd-floor window, stops cold after landing on ice
Police were looking for Jamison Snyder, 47, at a Biddeford apartment Monday when he jumped from the window and injured himself.
Low-speed chase through 3 towns ends with Smithfield man’s arrest
Adrian Silva, 64, was arrested by Augusta police on a charge of failing to stop for officers after leading them from Augusta to the Winthrop line and back to Mulligan’s in Manchester.
Morning Sentinel Feb. 19 police log
Waterville area police reports for Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019.
Kennebec Journal Feb. 19 police log
Augusta area police reports for Feb. 19, 2019.