The complaint alleges the force led to serious injuries, heart surgery.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Brunswick man charged with setting spate of fires
Police say they caught David J. Burch, 41, in the act of arson.
Police say charges are likely against driver in Rockland head-on crash
Tanna Halvorsen, 34, of Littleton, N.H., remains hospitalized in stable condition.
Biddeford police recover unusable pieces of stolen ‘Tiger Pride’ sign
Police say they have suspects but don’t name anyone while the probe continues.
Vinalhaven man found guilty of threatening King of Sweden, embassy employee
Eric Malmstrom made repeated calls to the embassy and also threatened to kill the country’s king, according to federal court records.
Maine’s highest court rules 6-month suspension not enough for Saco attorney
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court rules that Gary Prolman must face a more serious penalty over credible allegations that he had sexual contact with a vulnerable client.
Kennebec Journal Aug. 28 police log
Augusta area police reports for Aug. 28, 2018.
Turner man indicted in massive drug bust in Lewiston
Andrew Waite was indicted in federal court in Portland in connection with a drug bust in Lewiston and Auburn that yielded 100 pounds of marijuana, guns, a luxury car and over $150,000 in cash.
Mother whose baby died in 1979 says boy finally ‘gets some justice’ with father’s 15-year sentence
The unusual case is not over, as Burton Hagar’s attorney plans an appeal to Maine’s highest court, even though his client pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
Oakland man admits sexual assault on 5-year-old
The victim’s mother said Ronald Mullen did ‘a horrible, selfish thing.’