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York man pleads guilty to defrauding investors of more than $4 million

by Kevin Miller March 9, 2018March 9, 2018

William Bischoff, 76, also admits failing to pay the IRS nearly $570,000 in federal taxes, Justice officials said Friday.

Cops & Courts, Maine Crime

Waterville man summoned for allegedly trying to break into Skowhegan home

by Colin Ellis March 9, 2018March 9, 2018

After being chased away by the homeowner with a gun, police said, an incoherent and intoxicated man was taken to the hospital and issued a summons.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Westbrook police arrest 3rd suspect in February armed robbery

by Matt Byrne March 9, 2018March 9, 2018

Christian Sawyer, 22, is charged with robbery and aggravated assault in connection with the pistol-whipping and robbery of a man who gave the group a ride.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News, Politics

Legislature will investigate DHHS’s role in deaths of 2 girls who were abused: ‘How did the ball get dropped?’

by Scott Thistle March 9, 2018March 10, 2018

The Legislature’s watchdog agency will scrutinize the state’s Child Protective Services and other public agencies, seeking to address shortcomings in Maine’s system for protecting children.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Lisbon man convicted of trying to murder police won’t get new trial

by CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS March 9, 2018March 9, 2018

Bartolo Ford fled from police in a dump truck during a 2008 chase in which he rammed cruisers.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Funeral for girl killed in Stockton Springs to be held Saturday in New York

by Dennis Hoey March 8, 2018March 8, 2018

Marissa Kennedy died Feb. 25 after months of daily beatings by her stepfather and mother, police say.

Maine Crime

Cache of cigarettes stolen from Maine Smoke Shop in Farmington

by Sun Journal March 8, 2018March 8, 2018

Police are asking anyone who has information about the burglary to call them at 778-6311.

Maine Crime

Man crashes stolen truck into Litchfield business, police say

by Sun Journal March 8, 2018March 8, 2018

Brooks Noddin, 26, of Lewiston, also is accused of charging into the business with a handgun and was arrested after a car chase with police, authorities said.