Miranda Hopkins, the Troy mother charged with murder, allegedly told authorities that one of her autistic children might have caused the infant’s death, but she was ‘so drunk’ she couldn’t remember.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Arrest warrant issued for suspect in Skowhegan pharmacy robbery
The suspected robber, Damien Towers, allegedly robbed the Rite Aid on 225 Madison Ave. on Jan. 9 for prescription drugs
Readfield man charged for allegedly stealing $28,000 in checks
Tyler Redlevske, 28, a construction worker, allegedly stole checks from his employer and forged his name on them, police said.
Kennebec Journal Jan. 15 police log
Augusta area police reports for Jan. 15, 2017.
Franklin County court for Dec. 12-23, 2016, 2016
Closed cases from Franklin County Superior Court and Farmington District Court.
Fairfield mother accused of killing her newborn fits pattern
Kayla Stewart, who recently pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of her newborn baby, fits an unfortunate pattern outlined by experts.
Kennebec Journal Jan. 14 police log
Augusta area police reports for Jan. 14, 2017.
Morning Sentinel Jan. 14 police log
Waterville area police reports for Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017.
Troy mother charged with murdering her infant son faces day in court
Miranda Hopkins, 32, was arrested at her home Friday on North Dixmont Road where the infant, born Nov. 21, was pronounced dead Thursday.
Franklin County court for Dec. 5-9, 2016
Closed cases from Franklin County Superior Court and Farmington District Court.