A judge approved a $100,000 attachment on property belonging to Arlene Edson, who recently won $180,000 to settle a separate claim against the state.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Kennebec Journal Oct. 18 police log
Augusta area police reports for Oct. 18, 2017.
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In midst of opioid epidemic, drug arrests dropped 9% in Maine last year
A law enforcement official has some theories why, and says drug dealers are still a top focus. Meanwhile, Maine’s overall crime rate declined 8.7%.
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Police dog finds injured driver who left Lebanon crash scene
The driver was disoriented and intoxicated, according to Maine State Police.
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Old Orchard Beach man accused of punching, choking pregnant girlfriend
Justin Murphy, 24, is arrested and charged with elevated aggravated assault on a pregnant person – a Class A felony.
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Federal indictment handed up in September 2016 bank robbery in Manchester
Clinton Damboise initially was charged in state court but now faces federal charges.
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Old Orchard Beach gives police dog final salute
Gunther was laid to rest Monday after a sudden medical issue, according to a department Facebook post.
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UMF police officer placed on leave after being charged with OUI
Christopher M. Chase was not on duty at the time, but he has been placed on paid administrative leave pending further investigation.
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Witness in Sanborn murder trial recants testimony, says he lied to investigators
Glenn A. Brown, the second key witness to recant, testified in 1992 that he saw defendant Anthony H. Sanborn with a knife looking for Jessica Briggs, but on Tuesday he said that was untrue.
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Massachusetts man sentenced to 15 years for distributing drugs to Maine traffickers
Anibal Orsini, of Lawrence sold more than 100 grams of heroin, fentanyl and cocaine hydrochloride to three dealers who were arrested as drove back to Maine.