Sean Boyd, who is serving a 20-year sentence, claims his attorney, Drew Ketterer, was ineffective in representing him.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Madison man to serve 2 years in prison for stabbing landlord
A jury found Daniel Nordin, 60, guilty of aggravated assault after a trial in September.
Trump taps Maine judge to serve as state’s top federal prosecutor
District Court Judge Andrew Benson has been nominated to serve as Maine’s U.S. attorney. If confirmed, he would succeed Darcie McElwee, a Biden nominee whom Trump fired in February.
Bowdoin College buildings evacuated due to threat
Police are investigating the source of a threat that caused Bowdoin to evacuate some buildings Monday.
Maine towns are installing AI-enabled surveillance systems despite privacy concerns
Some police departments are leasing cameras from Flock, a company facing scrutiny for its increasingly pervasive surveillance tools and collaboration with federal immigration enforcement.
Pittsfield man charged with animal cruelty
Christopher Colson Jr. is alleged to have sexually assaulted a dog, leading to its paralysis and eventual euthanization.
After 3 decades, Augusta city attorney set to rest
Stephen Langsdorf retiring after 27 years as municipal attorney, representing more than 50 municipalities.
Clinton man found guilty of sexually assaulting child at his home faces more charges
Christopher Connors faces allegations he assaulted a second boy in Clinton.
Augusta man arrested in Pittston in connection with explosives investigation
The arrest and subsequent search drew a significant police presence and put the Pittston-Randolph Consolidated School into lockdown, authorities said.
Maine man convicted of sexual assault dies in prison
Richard Sweet, 73, formerly of Waterville, died Monday morning while serving a 35-year sentence at Mountain View Correctional Facility in Charleston, officials said.

 
				
 
				
 
				

 
				
