Tyler Witham-Jordan has been charged with depraved indifference murder in connection with the 2022 death of 3-year-old Makinzlee Handrahan.
Maine Crime
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Rhode Island shooter worked at Bath Iron Works
Pawtucket police say the shooter killed their ex-wife and adult son and wounded 3 others during a youth hockey game Monday.
Man arrested following ‘extensive’ vandalism at CMP substations across central Maine
Police asked the public for help in their investigation of an incident that caused widespread power outages early Sunday morning.
Bangor mom pleads guilty to manslaughter in 10-year-old son’s death
Braxtyn Smith died in 2024 after what authorities described as months of violent abuse at the hands of his parents and grandmother, all of whom were charged with depraved indifference murder.
Government dismisses gun, threatening case against Rangeley’s Lucas Sirois
Sirois, 45, was arrested in Farmington in October after he was accused of retrieving firearms and making threats against law enforcement while out on bail.
Maine’s 3 largest cities recorded just 1 homicide last year, state police say
Overall, homicides across the state dipped compared to 2023 and 2024, which are 2 of the deadliest years on record, according to recently released data.
Maine’s top judge says she worries about political divisiveness
Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill, in the annual State of the Judiciary address, also talked about technological advances in the courts.
Eliot Cutler held without bail; police say he had pornographic DVDs
The disgraced former Maine gubernatorial candidate’s probation officer has asked a judge to revoke Cutler’s probation and impose a 39-month sentence. Cutler pleaded not guilty to violating the conditions of his release.
Eliot Cutler accused of possessing pornography, prompting latest arrest, lawyer says
The disgraced former Maine gubernatorial candidate and convicted sex offender has now been accused of violating the conditions of his release 3 times within the space of several months.
Fairfield man arrested after Waterville standoff
Police closed a portion of Main Street early Monday after a man refused to leave a Main Street home.