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Two arrested after a single-vehicle crash in Hallowell, while another accident remains under investigation

by Sam Shepherd February 24, 2020February 11, 2022

A pair from Winthrop was arrested Sunday night after the car they were in went off the road on Winthrop Street near the intersection of Whitten Road.

Maine Crime, News

Kingfield woman pleads to lesser OUI charge in Strong fatal crash

by Donna M. Perry February 24, 2020February 24, 2020

Nicholas Shurtleff, 25, of Strong died in the crash.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News

One person taken to hospital, another arrested after Auburn shooting

by Matthew Daigle February 24, 2020February 25, 2020

State police assisted in the investigation Monday morning of the shooting at Auburn Plaza, which sent a 19-year old man to the hospital and resulted in the arrest of an 18-year old Auburn man.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Ashland man accused of locking couple inside home

by Dennis Hoey February 23, 2020February 23, 2020

Brandon Saucier faces charges of criminal restraint and terrorizing in connection with incidents that took place in the Aroostook County town of Masardis.

Maine, Maine Crime, New England, News

Case shows testing for impaired motorists has flaws

by Matt Byrne February 23, 2020February 24, 2020

A wrongfully accused bus driver in Biddeford was an aberration, police say. But critics argue an unscientific drug recognition process is stacked against drivers.

Maine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel

Skowhegan woman accused of taking more than $10,000 from family business

by Taylor Abbott February 21, 2020February 22, 2020

Since Tom McCarthy filed the complaint, his business has been beset by losses that he calculates amount to more than half a million dollars.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime

Central Maine law enforcement noticing uptick in hung-up 911 calls

by Sam Shepherd February 21, 2020February 21, 2020

Multiple law enforcement agencies are seeing an increased number of 911 hang-ups this year and are advising people who mistakenly alert emergency responders to stay on the line.