A boy is in custody but there is no official word on additional charges.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
For alleged sex trafficking victim, a hard life, abridged
At 38, Carol Swan died before she could testify against her alleged abuser, but the new man in her life said she had finally found a sense of peace.
Limerick woman accused of vandalizing vehicle behind Town Hall
Nanci Gammon, 59, was arrested and charged with aggravated criminal mischief, the York County sheriff says.
Man accused of firing gun in Portland
The 25-year-old suspect is being held in connection with a disturbance early Saturday on Sherman Street, police say.
Greene man shoots himself in head during arrest
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.
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.