Albert Flick did not enter a plea during his first court appearance in the slaying of Kimberly Dobbie, 48, in front of her two boys outside a downtown laundromat.
Maine Crime
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Police say Lewiston stabbing victim didn’t report being stalked by accused killer
They urge people who believe they are being stalked to record specific details of what happened and report them to police.
Man, woman arrested in York County fentanyl bust
Freddy Michel Peguero-Matos, 27, of Boston and Laurie A. Fantasia, 45, of Nashua, N.H., had about 350 grams of the powerful drug in their possession when arrested in Springvale, the sheriff says.
Court upholds conviction of Troy woman in baby’s death
Miranda Hopkins was found to have drunk shots of liquor and smoked marijuana on the night her infant son died as a result of head injuries.
Alleged Maine child sex offender found in Pennsylvania
David Freeman, 58, of Palmyra, is charged with sexually assaulting 9-year-old girl.
A judge decided Albert Flick was too old to pose a threat. At 76, he’s now charged with murder.
He could have been sentenced to additional prison time in 2010 for an attack on a Portland woman, and the judge had been warned that his history of violence showed no signs of abating.
Forest Service wants to know who built campfire that started fire in Belgrade
The campfire on an island in Hamilton Pond was not extinguished fully and ignited a wildfire.
Masked thief steals money from Newport business making bank deposit
Police are seeking the public’s help in finding the man, who made off with an undisclosed amount of money.
Lewiston chief announces increased police presence to combat spike in violence
Making the announcement the day after a fatal stabbing, Brian O’Malley says he has boosted patrols and expects state police to increase drug arrests and traffic stops within the city.
Suspect had been ‘stalking’ Lewiston stabbing victim, friends say
The mother of 11-year-old twins was planning to move from a shelter to an apartment – without the man.