Marena Mushero, 28, of Hampden received hundreds of dollars in exchange for marrying a man from Nepal to evade immigration laws, the U.S. attorney says.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Brewer woman pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking, gun charges
Lynda Johnson, 30, admitted possessing crack cocaine and heroin and being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition, the U.S. attorney says.
Winslow robbery suspects held without bail
Priscilla Pagliaroli and Peter Genica were out on bail when a woman was shot in the face with a pellet gun.
Pittsfield man indicted on 23 counts of sex crimes against a child
Kent Lary faces six counts of rape of someone under 16, six counts of sexual abuse of a minor and 11 counts of child pornography.
Acton woman asks to withdraw guilty plea in fatal stabbing of ex-husband
Kandee Collind pleaded guilty to murder in August but now says she was not thinking clearly when she did so.
Mid Coast Hospital paramedic’s license suspended for drunk drive to call
A Maine firefighter was responding to a suspected drowning in Bath in September as a paramedic for Mid Coast Hospital when police say they noticed signs of impairment.
Jail knew officer facing drug charges had a history when hired
The Cumberland County case brings to light nebulous hiring standards among Maine jails in vetting corrections applicants.
Massachusetts man facing criminal charges in high-speed chase is held on bail
The chase in Bucksport lasted for several miles and went through multiple towns, state police say.
Kennebec Journal police log for Dec. 9
Augusta area police reports for Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018.
Morning Sentinel police logs for Dec. 9
Waterville area police reports for Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018