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.
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Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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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.
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Lawsuit alleging abuses by York County sheriff personnel is settled
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.
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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.