Augusta area police reports for Jan. 7, 2017.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Morning Sentinel Jan. 7 police log
Waterville area police reports for Jan. 7, 2017.
Maine man loses bid for new trial in killing of informant
William True is serving 25 years for the murder of Romeo Parent in 2013.
Norway Savings Bank branch in Naples is robbed
A man makes off with an undisclosed amount of cash after telling bank workers he had a weapon.
Skowhegan fire victims report theft of online donations meant to help them
Danette Dalton, Michael Smith and their three children lost their home and their dog in a Nov. 2 fire, and now they say someone opened a GoFundMe account to help them but then kept the money.
Fairfield police find no apparent motive in Christmas Day arson, suicide
Police can’t find specific reasons why Terry Whitney set fire to his estranged wife’s home, but a domestic violence expert says domestic-violence related situation often involves control.
Former Colby student pleads guilty to assault in bonfire incident
The charge against Jonathan Sdao, who threw a cup of beer at police May 22, will be dismissed if he completes court requirements that include a college forum at which he apologizes and discusses the effect of his actions.
Three arrested in Bangor, charged with selling crack cocaine, heroin
Each of the three – two from Bangor and one from Connecticut – was charged with aggravated trafficking.
State police say driver with suspended license had 2 young children in car
Ryan P. Desmond of Lyman is charged with driving after license suspension and endangering the welfare of the children.
Former Saco House candidate indicted on assault charges
Mark Bedell is accused of strangling a woman at this house.