Mark Barrett will serve three years of an eight-year sentence after entering an Alford plea.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Self-proclaimed ‘Hillbilly’ drug trafficker ID’d by tattoo of his name
Gerard Boynton, of Monmouth, was sentenced to an initial three years in prison Tuesday at the Capital Judicial Center.
Teenage driver charged with manslaughter in crash that killed her passenger
Police say Kelsey Campbell’s blood alcohol was more than twice the legal limit.
Anger over YMCA dropoff caused Acton man’s violent outburst, police say
Emanuel Slobada allegedly brandished a knife and threatened his mother and sisters.
Portland woman’s death leaves neighbors in Riverton at a loss
They heard gunfire before Sokha Khuon, 36, was found dead in the home on Dorothy Street that she shared with her family.
Wiscasset woman, 41, charged with sex offenses against minors
Police say Sarah Riggens committed the crimes in a private home but they decline to reveal the number of victims or their ages.
Lincoln County deputy fired after internal investigation of sexual abuse allegations
Kenneth Hatch went on trial in November on 22 charges, including child sex abuse, and was found not guilty of two.
State police find bodies of husband, wife in Temple
Troopers arrived at the home of the couple after a 911 call was received from the man, who was threatening to shoot himself.
Three Ellsworth students charged with bringing pot-laced candy to school
A 19-year-old former student was also charged with trafficking after police said he provided the candies.
Skowhegan Savings Bank branch in Norridgewock robbed by lone gunman
The suspect reportedly showed a firearm Tuesday and made off with an unknown amount of cash.