Deane Brown, 53, who had complained about prison conditions and filed a federal lawsuit, was serving a lengthy sentence for a burglary spree in the mid-1990s.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Morning Sentinel April 29 police log
Waterville area police reports for April 29, 2017.
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No one injured in rollover crash in Westbrook, police say
The accident happened early Saturday on Larrabee Road, but police initially could not find the driver or passenger.
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Somerset County court for March 13-17, 2017
Closed cases from Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court.
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Wiscasset couple taking fireworks lawsuit against ‘Big Al’ to high court
Tom and Katie Bryant say that the storage of fireworks in his warehouse poses a threat to neighbors.
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Arsonist who burned Rockland restaurant jailed on probation violation
Authorities say John M. Moody, who has admitted to setting more than a half-dozen fires, had six lighters in his home.
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Police say Carrabassett Valley man threw cocaine out window during 100 mph chase
Matthew Willihan faces multiple charges after the chase in Franklin County.
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Corinna man sentenced to 11 years in prison for conviction on drug charges
Roger Belanger, 59, was convicted in 2016 for conspiring to distribute and possess oxycodone and cocaine with the intent to distribute.
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Judge orders mental examination of Hallowell man
Luke Sunde allegedly fought with police and fled in a johnny before being taken to jail.
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Man charged with stealing drugs from South Berwick pharmacy
Police say Peter K. Garland may also be connected to fires that were started around the time of the pharmacy break-in.