Waterville area police reports for June 20, 2018.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
In wake of death of man beaten in a brawl, Lewiston police urge patience
Police say the investigation into the death of Donald Giusti is complicated by the fact that many of the witnesses to the violence are juveniles.
Lewiston man charged in weekend shooting during street fight
The victim suffered a wound that is not considered life-threatening, police say.
Charges could be dropped against former Portland police officer
Zahra M. Abu, a Portland police officer who resigned June 10 after she was arrested at a Massachusetts concert, must stay out of trouble for three months.
Bay State man sentenced to 4 years for burning bulldozer in Sandy River Plantation
Michael Stanley pleaded guilty to Franklin County arson prior to sentencing.
Maine man convicted in Kansas man’s killing
Robert Colson of Bucksport fatally shot the man during a burglary at the man’s home in Kansas last year.
Saco police cruiser crashes in pursuit of assault suspects
The cruiser collided with another vehicle Saturday on Flag Pond Road, the department said.
Brothers sent to prison for $1.4 million food stamp scheme at halal market in Portland
The mastermind gets three years and the other participant receives two, less than the prosecutor sought, and they also must repay $1.4 million.
Waterboro man charged with biting one officer, head-butting another
Nicholas Morin is charged with assault and resisting arrest.
Cases closed in Kennebec County courts June 7-13, 2018
A roundup of cases closed June 7-13, 2018, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.