David Marble Jr., who was convicted in the Dec. 25, 2015, slaying of Eric Williams and Bonnie Royer in Manchester, also is requesting a new trial.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Guatemalan man pleads guilty to illegal entry into U.S.
The man entered Maine near Sandy Bay Township and is now in removal proceedings.
Fake money used at Hallowell market draws police investigation
The owner of Boynton’s Market says a man used a fake $100 bill to buy beer Friday
Murder trial of Jay man set for January
James “Ted” Sweeney is charged with killing his longtime girlfriend, Wendy Douglass, in July 2017.
Lewiston police make string of weekend drug arrests
The weekend arrests included known “Bloods” gang member Johnny Walker, aka “Dutch,” 37, of Rochester, New York and several other people on drug trafficking charges.
Girl’s testimony convinces judge a Readfield man violated his probation
Luke Blair of Readfield could serve up to 8 years and 8 months of the suspended sentence he received for a brutal attack with an ice chopper on a man in Lewiston in 2007.
Brunswick police seeking help identifying person of interest in theft of Bowdoin van
The 2008 Ford Econoline was taken from college property early Sunday and driven onto the Mere Creek Golf Course and caused some damage, police said.
Ex-Gardiner teacher sentenced for sexually assaulting girl, 16, at his home
The teen told the judge she has lost trust in adult males, including teachers and father figures, following the assault by John Glowa Jr.
Woman held on drug charges following search of car in Somerset County
The sheriff says Destiny Alton, 37, is charged with aggravated trafficking in fentanyl and other drugs.
Police: Drunken driver hurt Skowhegan officer, claimed chest pains once arrested
John Ames, 61, of Skowhegan, was charged with operating under the influence, failure to submit to arrest or detention, criminal mischief and assault on an officer.