Initially charged with three counts of gross sexual assault, James Saucier, 60, of Belgrade pleads no contest to lesser charges related to incidents involving a female inmate he supervised.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Deputy DA’s planned departure could leave leadership void
District Attorney Andrew Robinson was appointed to the bench last month and Acting-District Attorney Andrew Matulis says he is leaving office by the end of the month.
Federal judge hears motion to amend release conditions for a Rangeley man
Lucas Sirois of Rangeley wants to use medical marijuana or an alternative for health reasons.
Wilton man accused of assaulting sister, breaking windows in Chesterville
Craig H. Bullen Jr., 22, was arrested Tuesday on several charges after his vehicle was stopped in Farmington.
Madison man arrested after leading police on foot chase, authorities say
Christopher Shulenski fled Monday after a state trooper attempted to take him into custody on a probation violation, a state police spokeswoman said.
Waterville woman pleads guilty to reduced charge in stabbing of two people
Jessica Byrn-Francisco pleaded guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor charge of reckless conduct in court as part of a deal with the prosecution to drop felony-level charges.
Bail set at $7,500 for Randolph man arrested on drug charges after shooting
Eric C. Cooper, 35, arrested after an investigation into a shooting uncovers cocaine, fentanyl, cash and weapons, police say.
Bail set at $1 million for Fairfield man charged with attempted murder in Waterville
Maurice Watkins-Cundiff, 29, appeared before a judge Monday in Augusta, during which prosecutors say he fired at least a dozen shots during a domestic dispute.
Police: Fairfield man arrested after firing gunshots during domestic dispute in Waterville
Maurice Watkins-Cundiff, 29, faces numerous charges, including attempted murder and criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, after the alleged conflict at a residence on Pleasant Street.
Randolph shooting leads to arrest and drug seizure
A 42-year-old man was injured early Saturday morning in a Randolph home where police later found cocaine and fentanyl.