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Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Trial begins in November 2017 Augusta pedestrian fatality
Driver Andrew P. Bilodeau pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in the death of Emile Morin, 81, who was struck on Nov. 18, 2017, in a Northern Avenue crosswalk.
Auburn woman pleads guilty to heroin trafficking conspiracy
Sierrha Frisbie, 26, faces up to 20 years in federal prison, the U.S. attorney says.
Rockland man pleads guilty to health care fraud, embezzlement
The manager of a physical therapy practice and health club filed false claims for reimbursement, prosecutors say.
Court to consider appeal of man convicted 36 years after girl’s murder
Philip Scott Fournier, 57, is appealing his murder conviction in the death of Joyce McLain, 16, in East Millinocket, and the state’s high court will hear arguments in the case on Wednesday.
Pittsfield woman gets 46 months in prison for drug trafficking
Deborah Toothaker, 55, pleaded guilty in July to conspiring to distribute oxycodone and heroin, the U.S. attorney says.
Gardiner woman sentenced to 70 months on drug conspiracy charges
Nicole Truman, 36, will serve prison time for conspiring to distribute heroin, crack and fentanyl.
High court upholds murder conviction of Robert Burton, of Parkman
Burton, who challenged decisions of the presiding justice in his appeal, was convicted by a jury in October 2017 of murdering his girlfriend, Stephanie Gebo, having shot her in the back three times.
Judge questions suspect in Maine pot bust about ‘$300,000 hidden under a rock’ comment
Daniel Poland III, whose son was also named in a 41-count indictment, is accused of lying to the IRS.
Kennebec Journal police log for Dec. 11
Augusta area police reports for Dec. 11, 2018.