The judge has urged the Knox County DA to review all convictions involving the former Rockland police officer.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Man accused of selling marijuana illegally from Old Orchard Beach business
Police say the Massachusetts man sold pot over the counter at the 925 Silver Shop on Old Orchard Avenue to adults and minors.
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Winslow pair arrested after allegedly assaulting juvenile in street
Brendan A. Chalmers and Ashley N. Varner face charges of assault and disorderly conduct fighting.
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Watchdog committee reviews options for reforms in Maine’s child protection system
Lawmakers will consider better training standards for people who are mandated to report suspected child abuse, as well as more access to school attendance and other records for human services caseworkers.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Oxford County deputy terminated after probe of alleged firearms accident
Stephen Witham’s firing is the latest setback for the sheriff’s office, after its leader resigned in December amid allegations of sexual misconduct and who is now being investigated by the FBI.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Local & State, Maine Crime
Maine celebrity chef, husband to accept penalties over charges of writing nearly $20,000 in bad checks
Thomas Bard is expected to serve 48 hours in jail and plead to a misdemeanor rather than a felony, and Shannon Bard will perform community service and is likely to see her case dismissed.
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Maine high court upholds warrantless OUI blood test in Chelsea crash
The conviction of Rowe L. Palmer, of Farmingdale, was upheld in the ruling by the Law Court in an opinion published Thursday.
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Kennebec Journal July 26 police log
Augusta area police reports for July 26, 2018.
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Morning Sentinel police log for July 26
Waterville area police reports for July 26, 2018.
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Former Kennebunk teacher found not guilty of sexually assaulting student
After deliberating two hours, a York County jury acquits 30-year-old Jill Lamontagne of 14 charges of sexual misconduct involving a former Kennebunk High student who was 17.