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Three from Sanford charged with kidnapping, assault

They are accused of luring a man to an abandoned apartment, beating him and attempting to extort an undisclosed amount of money for his release.

A roundup of cases closed Jan. 25-31, 2018, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.

Augusta area police reports for Feb. 4, 2018.

Kijuame Taft and Kristy McNeil remain in custody at the Kennebec County jail.

Waterville area police reports for Feb. 4, 2018.

The suspect, Christopher William O’Shea, is scheduled to appear in court in April.

by associated Press February 4, 2018February 4, 2018

The scam seeks donations in support of a fraudulent fund.

Police say Lisa Sullivan and Buck Papapetrou drove frequently to Massachusetts to pick up cocaine and returned to their home to sell it.

The melee in Augusta was started by Terrence Townes, 49, of Bangor, who refused to leave an Augusta property.

by Staff report February 2, 2018February 5, 2018

Gregory Cote, 25, fled a traffic stop on Thursday night before a trooper forced him off the road, Maine State Police say.