James Stile was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the sawed-off shotgun robbery of E.W. Moore and Sons Pharmacy during string of pharmacy robberies.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Fairfield mother pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of infant
Kayla Stewart, 21, reversed her earlier not guilty pleas Wednesday in Somerset County Superior Court in Skowhegan and was issued a nine-year prison term.
Former Somerset County DA clerk begins prison term for embezzlement
Reporting date for Julie Smith, who pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $90,000 in May, was delayed five months due to health problems.
Augusta man loses appeal of drug trafficking convictions
Eric C. Anderson, convicted in October 2015, is ordered to serve the prison term that was on hold pending a decision by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.
Winslow man faces drug charges after traffic stop
Zachary Ricker, 23, was issued criminal summonses on Dec. 26 for unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs, unlawful possession of scheduled drugs and violating conditions of release.
Canaan woman charged after police report finding drugs in crawl space in Pittston
Jennifer Beckwith-Pierce was arrested on New Year’s Eve following a bail check on a couple under house arrest.
Former Augusta woman admits to theft of welfare benefits
Shannon Palmer, now of Farmingdale, was ordered to repay the state $9,089.
Bowdoinham man going to prison for sexual contact with young boy
The prosecution said the offense occurred last summer at a campground in Wayne.
Kennebec Journal Jan. 2 police log
Augusta area police reports for Jan. 2, 2017.
Morning Sentinel Jan. 2 police log
Waterville area police reports for Jan. 2, 2017.