The man stole several bottles of liquor from a convenience store last week and slipped on his way out, police say.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Couple’s alleged high-speed chase in China leads to indictment
Jessica Rose Rohwer and Robert E. Rohwer, charged with engaging in a chase that ended with a vehicle fire and break-in, were among those recently indicted by a Kennebec County grand jury.
Augusta man indicted in death of pedestrian at crosswalk
Andrew Bilodeau pleaded not guilty to a manslaughter charge in the death of Emile Morin, 81, of Augusta, in November.
Canaan couple charged with burglary, assault after allegedly taking child
Police say Emily Hartley and Justin Baker kicked in a door and took another couple’s 4-year-old boy over suspicions something bad had happened to the child.
Connecticut woman sentenced in Maine robberies
The 31-year-old woman was the getaway driver for her husband in bank and store robberies in Bangor.
Clinton teen charged with arson in pickup fire at Blanchard’s Towing
Investigators say Brandon Dunton, 18, told them he was mad because his bicycle was giving him trouble and people were not paying him for odd jobs.
Morning Sentinel March 26 police log
Waterville area police reports for March 26, 2018.
Kennebec Journal March 26 police log
Augusta area police reports for March 26, 2018.
Police seek connection in string of Portland-area armed robberies
A holdup late Monday also is being investigated, as authorities worry that the robberies could lead to an exchange of gunfire.
Gorham, Scarborough police respond to FBI report of threatening social media post
A student in Gorham posted inaccurate information about a threat initially posted on Snapchat by a student in Scarborough.