Grand jury hands up indictments, charging 21 people with 71 separate crimes.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Police release sketch of person seen with homeless man before slaying
Anyone with information about the man in the sketch should call Portland police, who are investigating the slaying of Sunao Thomas Yamada Jr.
Arson caused South China fire, state official says
The Office of State Fire Marshal has not brought charges against anyone yet but has a suspect in the case.
Saco attorney who went to prison now suspended for professional misconduct
A Maine Supreme Judicial Court justice rules that Gary M. Prolman, who won back his right to practice law last year, ‘engaged in sexual acts’ with a vulnerable client.
New Yorker accused of trafficking in drugs in Augusta
Steven A. Duke was arrested on a warrant Saturday in Litchfield and pleaded not guilty on Monday.
Kennebec Journal Sept. 17 police log
Augusta area police reports for Sept. 17, 2017.
Kennebec County Courts Sept. 7-13, 2017
This is a roundup of cases closed Sept. 7-13, 2017, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
Morning Sentinel police log for Sept. 17
Waterville area police reports for Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017
Gifted Rockport musician tied to Massachusetts slayings offered little warning
Family and friends can’t fathom how the quiet, mild-mannered 22-year-old could have killed his mother, grandparents and a health care worker.
Morning Sentinel Sept. 16 police log
Waterville area police reports for Sept. 16, 2017.