Police say Jessica Byrn-Francisco was arrested after allegedly stabbing two people Thursday night on Redington Street in Waterville.
Maine Crime
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Authorities arrest 3 at Skowhegan apartments following execution of drug search warrant
Three residents face charges after officers allegedly found fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin and crack cocaine during the execution of a search warrant in two apartments on Madison Avenue.
Old Orchard Beach woman charged with striking husband with motor vehicle
Tamara Kiernan has been charged with domestic violence aggravated assault following the incident Wednesday morning.
Authorities rule Somerville death a homicide
Officials say Joel Williams, 48, died as the result of gunshot wounds following an altercation Wednesday.
Auburn police investigating report of Suboxone found in McDonald’s Happy Meal
A mother from the Oxford area spotted the drugs inside the Happy Meal box she ordered for her son.
Lewiston police arrest local man in bank robbery Wednesday afternoon
An undisclosed amount of money taken from Auburn Savings on Sabattus Street.
Police investigating Somerville death, following altercation
One man was found deceased, police say, while another was transported to the hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
Janet Mills says no to making Maine first in nation to decriminalize prostitution for its victims
The governor this week vetoed a bill that sought to increase penalties for buying sex and drop them for selling sex.
Woman pleads guilty in connection with prostitution ring
Derong Miao, 37, a Chinese citizen, and her husband are accused of recruiting other women to engage in sex work in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
Augusta woman to serve 5 years for sexual exploitation of minor
Jessica Cox, 32, sentenced Tuesday to five years in prison, while Jared Jandreau, 36, awaits trial on nearly identical charges in the case.