The suit stems from a 2011 incident in which a couple said they were threatened and illegally arrested by deputies over a financial dispute with a retired Portland police officer.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Two valuable paintings by noted marine artist stolen from Brunswick business
The paintings by Vern Broe, which were stolen in May, are worth more than $10,000, police say.
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FBI investigating former Oxford County sheriff who sent explicit images, deputy testifies
Court testimony reveals that the probe into the destruction of documents and other records began before Wayne Gallant stepped down amid allegations he sexually harassed department members.
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Augusta man arrested on charge of tampering with informant in his drug case
Christopher Screen, 39, is being held without bail on a bail violation charge.
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Police: Gardiner man said he ‘should have’ killed woman he assaulted
John S. Sheets tried to strangle a woman and later threatened to kill her, authorities allege.
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DA’s office to review cases involving ex-Rockland officer with questionable credibility
It will determine whether to keep prosecuting open cases, and also decide if closed ones should be reopened, after a judge cited an ‘ongoing pattern of dishonesty.’
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Kennebec Journal July 25 police log
Augusta area police reports for July 25, 2018.
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Waterville men accused of tampering with victim in sexual assault case
Randall Cook and Richard Hildreth, who are charged in both Maine and New Hampshire, are free on bail.
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Morning Sentinel police log for July 25
Waterville area police reports for July 25, 2018.
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Former Kennebunk teacher takes the stand to defend herself against sexual assault charges
Jill Lamontagne says the former student was troubled and that her concern for his safety was behind calls she made to him in May 2017.