A cow broke its neck and died last week after vandals let it and hundreds of other cows out of their pens at the Misty Meadow Farm and also vandalized the Wright Place Farm, police said.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Three ex-Colby students plead guilty to criminal mischief in dumpster fire
The pleas were part of an agreement with the Kennebec County District Attorney’s Office that will defer the criminal mischief charges for a year if they fulfill volunteer work and take part in a college forum.
Kennebec Journal Dec. 6 police log
Augusta area police reports for Dec. 6, 2016.
Franklin County authorities seek help in identifying thief at Chesterville store
A man who said he was staying in the Eustis area is suspected of stealing several items Saturday from the Chesterville Corner Store, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
Morning Sentinel Dec. 6 police log
Waterville area police reports for Dec. 6, 2016.
Former Belgrade man, accused of raping 11-year-old, raises competency issue
The attorney for Travis Gerrier maintains he is not mentally competent to stand trial.
Woman cleared of driving charge; man convicted of assault
Juries returned verdicts in both cases last week at the Capital Judicial Center.
China crash leaves N.C. couple charged with marijuana trafficking
Police reported finding more than 5 pounds of pot in the trunk of a vehicle involved in the crash on Route 3.
Somerset County court for Sept. 26-30, 2016
Closed cases from Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court.
Benton man arrested for allegedly assaulting mother, son in Waterville
Zachary Ricker, 22, was allegedly trying to hit a man with the barrel of a shotgun but instead lacerated a woman’s hand after the couple drove to Quarry Road in Waterville to buy medical marijuana.