Paul Hess worked with Michael Liberty to raise investment money for Liberty’s software company. Instead, prosecutors allege, they defrauded investors of millions.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Standish man indicted on several charges from Waterboro home break-in
Derek S. Tarbox faces burglary, theft and other charges stemming from the December incident, in which he allegedly showered, ate a meal, and was found watching television.
Bill to require all Maine police to wear body cameras ignites debate
Supporters say Sen. Susan Deschambault’s bill would promote transparency, but critics raise concerns about how much it would cost and whether it could lead to invasion of privacy.
Somerset County to receive nearly $10,000 in drug forfeiture money
The cash comes from two separate drug busts in Somerset County in 2018, but the transfer must still be approved by a judge.
Morning Sentinel March 6 police log
Waterville area police reports for Wednesday, March 6, 2019.
Hope woman pleads guilty to charges from crash that killed Woolwich couple
Danielle Ward was charged with two counts of manslaughter in the deaths of Robert and Carolyn Martin in January 2017.
South Portland 8th-grader charged with threatening school and students
While there is no indication that Mahoney Middle School or its students were ever in imminent danger, the threats prompted a few students to stay home from school, police said.
Officials investigate dead body found in Palmyra motel
Somerset County Sheriff’s officials and state police arrived at Lovley’s Motel after 9 a.m. Wednesday where a woman who appeared to be distraught was later taken away in an ambulance.
Second conviction upheld for double shooting in Bangor
Robert Hansley of New York City loses his appeal in the killing of one man and wounding of another in 2015.
Retired Rockland lawyer indicted on charges that she stole from elderly women
Anita Volpe, who denied the accusations when she forfeited her law license in 2016, is accused of stealing more than $10,000 from ‘vulnerable’ clients between 2012 and 2018.