Tyon Shuron, who is accused of fatally shooting a Richmond man, has spent three years in jail awaiting his trial.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine prisons’ food program on track to become national model
The state’s Department of Corrections is a leader in food service and culinary training and now is working with outside organizations to replicate its approach.
Massachusetts man accused of hitting girlfriend with handgun, pointing gun at others at Wilton residence
Khaliel F. Chatman, 19, of Brockton, Massachusetts, was arrested on felony charges of domestic violence aggravated assault and domestic violence terrorizing with a dangerous weapon.
New Hampshire man pleads not guilty in Berwick shooting
Daniel Lafrenier, 31, is accused of killing Mark Forest at a home in Berwick in January.
Department of Public Safety names new state fire marshal and MDEA director
Richard McCarthy has been nominated to serve as the next state fire marshal and Richard Desjardins has been appointed as the new director of the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency.
St. Albans man sentenced to 23 years for child sex assault
Corey Farley, 30, was sentenced Tuesday at Somerset County Superior Court after being found guilty Dec. 15 of gross sexual assault and unlawful sexual contact.
Police: Driver operating under influence when SUV crashes through guardrail and into Fairfield Brook
Vanessa Poirier, 25, of Waterville suffered minor injuries Tuesday when her SUV ran a stop sign, hit a guardrail and went down an embankment and into the brook, Fairfield police say.
Disbarred Ellsworth attorney indicted on theft charge
Christopher Whalley, 63, was disbarred in December after being accused of stealing $189,000 from a client’s estate.
Sheriff’s deputy, his dog, and a passerby allegedly attacked by man on Richmond roadside
Shane M. Sawler, of Bath, was arrested on several charges.
Family of man accused of threatening to ‘shoot up’ Pittsfield business denies allegations
Scott Therrien said his son, Benjamin Scott Therrien, 28, made no threat last week to harm others at the Hancock Lumber sawmill where he worked at the time, and that he will plead not guilty to a terrorizing charge.