Authorities are trying to determine whether the slaying Sunday of James Pearson and violent assaults during the weekend in Freeport and West Bath are connected.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Topsham man arrested Thursday following fatal Woolwich crash in July
William Young, 55, of Topsham was indicted Thursday on charges of manslaughter, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, driving to endanger and criminal speed.
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Kennebec County courts Dec. 4-11, 2019
Here is a list of cases closed Dec. 4-11, 2019, in courts in Augusta and Waterville.
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Scarborough man, 82, killed in ‘random’ attack in his front yard
Maine State Police say James Pearson, a Christmas tree farmer, died after an unknown assailant attacked him Sunday morning and are urging residents to ‘maintain awareness of their surroundings.’
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Wells man pleads guilty to misdemeanor in sign burning
The court required Adam Masucci to do community service and pay a fine.
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Portland man charged with murder takes stand in own defense
Mark Cardilli Jr. testifies about his decision to retrieve the gun he used to kill Isahak Muse, saying he was justified in using it to threaten Muse when he wouldn’t leave the family’s home.
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Armed robber holds up Westbrook gas station, police say
Police are looking for the man who took cash and tobacco products from the Gulf Mart on Bridgton Road on Friday afternoon.
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Winslow man arrested, charged with stealing gun from Fairfield home
Gregory Baylis, 36, of Winslow, stole an assault rifle from a house he had been hired to do work in as a contractor, sold it, then attempted to return it, said Fairfield police.
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Man charged with pointing handgun at bystanders in Old Port
The 21-year-old Lewiston resident is facing felony weapons charges in connection with the incident outside a pizzeria.
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Mother describes woman charged with murder as a ‘child in a woman’s body’
Sharon Carrillo’s parents testify that her husband coerced her into telling police that she participated in the beatings that led to the death of her daughter, 10-year-old Marissa Kennedy.