The businessman, who was recently sentenced for violating campaign finance laws, is facing charges that he and associates defrauded investors of almost $50 million.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine officials warn: Beware of bank email scams
Scammers posing as financial institutions are tricking Maine consumers into divulging their sensitive bank information online.
Couple plead not guilty to murdering 10-year-old daughter, in case that triggered DHHS investigation
Police have said that Sharon and Julio Carrillo admitted to beating Marissa Kennedy over several months before she died in February.
No bail for man charged in deaths of 2 inside burning truck
A judge ordered John De St. Croix held without bail Monday.
Police seek man who allegedly returned stolen phone to Walmart in Augusta
The unidentified suspect is accused of returning the phone after stealing it from a home in China.
Prosecution opens Luc Tieman trial asserting gunshots killed his wife
Valerie Tieman’s parents testified about their concerns for their daughter and that Luc Tieman was with another woman when his wife was missing.
Franklin County man pleads guilty to manslaughter in death involving drug money dispute
Timothy Danforth is to be sentenced later in the shotgun slaying of Michael Reis in June 2016 in Wilton.
Massachusetts fugitive arrested in Buxton
Police say Richard L. Duest is wanted for unarmed robbery.
Kennebec Journal April 1 police log
Augusta area police reports for April 1, 2018.
Morning Sentinel police log for April 1
Waterville area police reports for April 1, 2018.