William Sheldon pleaded guilty to trafficking in baby eels that were poached.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Westbrook’s newest police recruit is Cal, a Dutch Shepherd puppy
The dog will be trained in apprehension and drug detection.
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.
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.
Wielding knife and bleach, Freeport man tried to kill his parents, police say
Garrett White assaulted his parents after breaking down their bedroom door in the home they share, according to court records.
Morning Sentinel May 2 police log
Waterville area police reports to May 2, 2018.
Man arrested on kidnapping charges after incident in Old Orchard Beach
David Glenn of Auburn is accused of assaulting and kidnapping a woman at a motel early Sunday morning.
Kennebec Journal May 2 police log
Augusta area police reports for May 2, 2018.
Police say suspected cop-killer got black eye during arrest, defend controversial photo
A widely circulated image of John D. Williams shows him with a black eye sustained during his arrest Saturday and has generated some backlash on social media.
Chesterville selectwoman charged with failure to appear in check case
Tiffany Estabrook told the arresting officer that she had paid the money owed and thought that she didn’t have to go to court.