Russell Truman allowed drugs brought in from New York to be sold from his home, according to his plea agreement.
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Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Kennebec Journal May 9 police log
Augusta area police reports for May 9, 2018.
Felon with violent past surrenders to police in Buxton
In August 2017, Vincent Cole allegedly used his child as a human shield during a confrontation with police
‘Professional’ drug dealer sentenced to 19 years in federal prison
The New York man was convicted of conspiracy and trafficking charges in Maine.
New York man admits to role in central Maine drug conspiracy
The prosecution says Denton Worrell, who pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal drug charge, conspired to distribute heroin and cocaine base in the Augusta area.
Maine State Police looking for violent felon, woman and their toddler
A judge issued a warrant Tuesday for Vincent Cole of Hollis, who police say may be traveling with Natasha West and their 2-year-old child.
Former Phillips man pleads guilty to sexually abusing children
The charges stem from two separate cases with girls under 14.
Welfare fraud suspect to be released on bond
A second man charged with welfare fraud has his detention hearing continued to Thursday.
Police standoff with armed suicidal man ends peacefully in Westbrook
Officers negotiated with the man, who was at a home on Bridgton Road and reportedly had knives, and he surrendered after near 4 hours, a police captain says.
Gorham police seek public’s help in identifying burglars
Two men were caught on surveillance video breaking into a Gorham Village business in late April, police say.