Jeffrey Cookson’s attorneys are expected to appeal the ruling.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Former high school classmate held without bail in slaying of Bar Harbor woman
Jalique Keene, 21, is charged with murder in the death of 19-year-old Mikaela Conley.
Maine man charged with OUI manslaughter in crash that killed passenger
Police say James McBride was intoxicated when he crashed on Route 221.
Witnesses reflect on Sanford tragedy, await welcoming event at ball park Friday
Many are still struggling to process what happened.
Bank robber, 70, speaks about his desperate act and what led him to it
Donald Sturton is out of jail on a deferred sentence and says he hopes others like him who might be depressed or struggling financially will find help.
Man trying to elude arrest ran onto I-295, tried to get into passing cars, police say
Joshua D. Nelson of Windham was stopped while driving in Portland, then crashed into another car before taking off on a wild run, police report.
Bar Harbor murder suspect to appear in court today
Jalique Keene, 21, is accused of killing 19-year-old Mikaela Conley, whose body was found Saturday in a wooded area near a busy intersection in the Mount Desert Island town.
Narcan used multiple times as overdose antidote at Maine’s county jails
A 2017 law that allows guards to administer the lifesaving drug has had an impact, and is especially helpful at correctional facilities that don’t have 24-hour medical staffing.
Man charged with murder in death of Bar Harbor teenager
Jalique Keene, 21, of Bar Harbor is accused of killing Mikaela Conley, 19, whose body was found during a search Saturday.
Roommate troubles lead to arson charge in South Portland
A Ferry Village man was arrested after police and firefighters were called to his home to investigate a report of a kitchen fire.