After leading Waldo County deputies on a short foot chase through a wooded area in Brooks, Andrew Sousa was arrested for allegedly forcing a store employee to give him prescription drugs.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Scarborough police seek ‘individuals’ who sent threatening letter to superintendent
The anonymous letter, which was addressed to Superintendent Julie Kukenberger’s husband, also was sent to five school board members and the town manager, according to a police statement.
Tip leads to arrest in Nobleboro break-in
A citizen phoned police after seeing an artist’s sketch of the burglar on the sheriff’s Facebook page.
Augusta woman charged with unlawful sexual contact with child
Jessica Lynn Dube, 36, was arrested Sunday and released on bail Tuesday.
Accused armed robber is suspected in additional holdups that have rattled southern Maine
Travis Card is charged with one crime in Westbrook, and prosecutors indicate in court on Tuesday they suspect he may be involved in other recent unsolved robberies.
Accused armed robber might be tied to additional holdups that have rattled southern Maine
Travis Card is charged with one crime in Westbrook, and prosecutors indicate in court on Tuesday they suspect he may be involved in other recent unsolved robberies.
Topsham police release sketch of suspected armed robber
The holdup occurred last week at Sun Tan City, a tanning salon on Topsham Fair Mall Road.
Augusta police warn drivers to lock cars after rash of thefts
The thefts have been reported in different parts of the city, in both downtown and more rural areas, police said.
Five Lewiston high schoolers charged with assaulting fellow student
All of the students are in ninth grade and received summonses for misdemeanor simple assault.
Woman to be sentenced for role in Aroostook County drug killing
Tia Ludwick of Leominster, Mass. has pleaded guilty to felony murder and robbery in the case of the death of Douglas Morin.