A federal judge in Portland makes that ruling as a sentencing hearing begins in the case against Sidney Kilmartin, who sent the poison to an Englishman who took his own life.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Five in central Maine accused of lying to gun dealers
Indictments including federal firearms charges against the men were brought in U.S. District Court in Bangor.
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Someone dumped more than 90 old tires on a New Gloucester road
Police say the tires took up a large portion of the travel lane and are looking for the culprit.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Outdoors, Sports
LePage warns sportsmen against hunting in area of manhunt in Somerset County
The governor notes the heavy police presence that is expected to continue in the area until John Williams is found.
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Maine man sentenced to 45 years in cold-case killing, but maintains he’s innocent
Philip Scott Fournier was found guilty by a judge this year of killing 16-year-old Joyce McLain in East Millinocket in 1980.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Morning Sentinel April 27 police log
Waterville area police reports for April 27, 2018.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Man involved in Old Port shooting gets 37 months in prison
Noor Mohamed still faces 2 state charges of attempted murder in the 2016 incident.
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After nursing home disturbance, Raymond man leads police on a chase through 3 towns
Derick Richardson was arrested Thursday morning in Standish after he drove over spike mats to end the chase.
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Friend: Suspected police killer was ‘paranoid,’ had bullet-proof vest right before shooting
John Williams, 29, of Madison, remained at large Friday as authorities continued to hunt for the suspect for a third day, and Sheriff Dale Lancaster again implored him to “surrender peacefully.”
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Suspected police-killer John Williams provides few clues as to who he is
The scraps of information available on the man accused of killing Cpl. Eugene Cole, of the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, give few indications of his motivations in life.