Police believe the nails, which are spray-painted black to be less visible, may be the work of a person upset with speeders.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine man guilty of growing hundreds of pot plants without a license
Federal agents seized about 400 plants and 295 root balls from James Mansfield’s indoor facility in May 2016.
Maine attorney general wants to find out why police deadly force is rising
Janet Mills says the dramatic increase in officer-involved shootings requires ‘a broader analysis.’
Man pointed gun at officer before being shot in Machiasport, says prosecutor
Jason Jackson’s attorney had said that Jackson was unarmed when he was shot by a Marine Patrol officer.
Phillips man gets a year in jail for assaulting domestic partner
Joel Thompson pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated assault and domestic violence assault.
Rangeley man awaits sentencing on drug charge
Steven Butler pleaded guilty in January in federal court to three counts of selling fentanyl.
Wilton man accused of damaging ice shack with vehicle
Warden calls incident joy riding on ice and said man was charged with driving to endanger.
Injured driver who spent 10 hours in crashed car will face criminal charges
Police say Kevin O’Connor had a suspended driver’s licensed when he lost control of his car and crashed into a house in Harpswell.
Police: Man died from self-inflicted gunshot as officers searched home
Police were executing a search warrant Thursday afternoon as part of an investigation into stolen property when the shooting occurred.
Cony Middle School student charged with terrorizing after gun threat 2 days ago
Augusta police investigated the reported threat and said the boy ‘was unlikely to act’ on the threat involving a firearm.