James Theriault plans to run for the office while finishing out the term of Wayne Gallant, who resigned amid allegations he sexually harassed members of his department.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Woman gets 8 days in jail for kicking officer in crotch, asks forgiveness
Carol Welch is sentenced to eight days in jail on a felony assault charge and misdemeanors of refusing to submit to arrest and criminal mischief.
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Hancock County man accused of sexually assaulting woman at Augusta motel
Brandon M. Deraps, 26, of Franklin, has been charged with one count of gross sexual assault in connection with the incident on Oct. 7.
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Morning Sentinel Feb. 7 police log
Waterville area police reports for Feb. 7, 2018.
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Waterville overdose death leads to aggravated trafficking charge
Sean Rancourt is accused of providing the fentanyl-laced opioid that led to Kevin Hubert’s death in Dec. 15, 2017.
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Vassalboro man faces fentanyl trafficking charges
Joseph G. Munster III, 37, is being held at the Kennebec County jail in lieu of $75,000 bail; authorities said he sold drugs to a confidential informant.
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Data breach exposes confidential information of Waldo County employees
About 100 workers have their social security numbers, payroll data and addresses stolen in a phishing attack.
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Kennebec Journal Feb. 7 police log
Augusta area police reports for Feb. 7, 2018.
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St. Albans man sentenced Wednesday to 27 years in prison for 2016 murder of his uncle
Jeremy Erving, 26, changed his plea to guilty in shooting death of Randy Erving.
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Ex-nurse avoids conviction in drug theft case
The charge against Donna Landry was dismissed after a 12-month deferred disposition because she underwent drug counseling, among other conditions.