David L. Woodard, 55, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Friday to a charge alleging he sexually assaulted a woman in Benton.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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New murder trial ordered for Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel
Skakel was convicted of murder in 2002 in the bludgeoning death of neighbor Martha Moxley in 1975, when they were teenagers.
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State police sergeant wounds man in armed confrontation in Aroostook County
The 20-year veteran is on administrative leave after shooting a Smyrna man whom police sought to arrest Friday at a store in Oakfield.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Wild car chase ends in Gardiner with suspect dipping in river, police say
Daniel Lewis, 25, continued his escape on foot after the car chase, briefly going into the Kennebec River before he was arrested.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
South China man faces drug, speeding charges
Derek Farnsworth was arrested after a deputy allegedly clocked his car going 79 mph in a 55 mph zone.
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Waterville man charged after posting videos of his involvement in high-speed chase through city
Videos on Facebook show Peter Speropolous chasing a motorcyclist through Waterville’s streets and threatening him.
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Mainer who was key to rise of eel fishery to be sentenced for poaching
William Sheldon pleaded guilty to trafficking in baby eels that were poached.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Westbrook’s newest police recruit is Cal, a Dutch Shepherd puppy
The dog will be trained in apprehension and drug detection.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, Maine Crime
Canaan couple indicted for allegedly taking child
Emily Hartley and Justin Baker allegedly broke into a home, assaulted a couple and took their 4-year-old child.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, Maine Crime
Skowhegan woman, friend of police-homicide suspect John D. Williams, indicted on drug charges
Kristina A. Pomerleau was arrested in a traffic stop that involved Cpl. Eugene Cole — whom Williams later allegedly shot to death — and two other Somerset County officers.