Arnold Nash pleads not guilty to escaping from a Charleston facility.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Old Orchard Beach man accused of bigamy skips court date
An arrest warrant is issued for Michael Middleton, who was scheduled to appear at an arraignment in Dover, N.H.
Reports of drugging incidents prompt southern Maine police to warn bar patrons
Police in Portland, Saco and Biddeford are investigating reports from at least 9 women who say they believe that something in their drinks incapacitated them and made them violently ill.
Maine’s highest court considers appeal of trucker convicted in crash
Randall Weddle of Tennessee was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the crash in 2016 that killed two people in the town of Washington.
Trespassing charges against Blaine House protesters dismissed
The protesters included several members of the clergy and Zackary Ringelstein, the Democratic candidate who unsuccessfully challenged independent U.S. Sen. Angus King for his seat last November.
Waterville couple sentenced to jail time in plea deal on unlawful sexual contact charges
Jennifer L. Stevens and Michael A. Stevens, indicted previously on multiple counts of gross sexual assault, agreed to plead guilty to lesser charges.
No charges coming for driver who hit, killed man in Augusta
Kennebec County District Attorney Maeghan Maloney said there is no way the driver could have avoided striking the pedestrian.
Morning Sentinel Feb. 7 police log
Waterville area police reports for Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019.
UMaine football star arrested, charged with domestic violence assault
Running back Ramon Jefferson, who led the Black Bears in rushing last fall, is also charged with criminal mischief.
Kennebec Journal Feb. 7 police log
Augusta area police reports for Feb. 7, 2019.