Jessica Trefethen, 36, is convicted of depraved indifference murder in the death of her 3-year-old son, Maddox Williams.
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Augusta police release further details about suspect in bank robbery
The suspect is described as a white male between 5 feet 7 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall and 150 to 180 pounds. In a photograph released by police, the suspect is wearing a brown hat, a light-colored protective mask, a dark jacket and dark athletic pants, possibly with a light stripe.
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Belfast boy, 3, died from ‘battered child syndrome,’ medical examiner testifies
Deputy Chief Medical Examiner Liam Funte testified that Jessica Trefethen’s son Maddox Williams had multiple injuries that were not consistent with the normal activities of a 3-year-old.
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Prosecutors, defense clash in trial of former corrections officer charged in fatal crash
Kenneth Morang was charged with manslaughter after admitting that he fell asleep at the wheel of his pickup truck and rear-ended another car in July 2019. His defense attorney argues his conduct was not criminal.
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Bangor police justified in shooting despite 37-foot distance, attorney general finds
Officers were checking on Brian Barker and saw that he had a knife, which they repeatedly asked him to put down.
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Augusta police investigate report of armed robbery at Camden National bank
No injuries were reported as a result of the incident and no one has been arrested, police said.
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Video: Florida woman charged after road rage incident on state Route 133 in Farmington
Officer Ryan Rosie summonsed Crystal Moyer, 28, of Sebastian, Florida, on charges of driving to endanger and criminal threatening.
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Police: High-speed chase in Skowhegan ends in crash, driver at Portland hospital
The crash occurred late Wednesday afternoon on Malbons Mills Road after the driver of a 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse eluded police at a high rate of speed, authorities said.
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Gray fitness trainer, former reality TV contestant, accused of welfare fraud
Jodi Theriault, 42, is accused of obtaining benefits by hiding assets.
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Prosecutor contracts COVID, delaying trial of mother charged with murder in son’s death
Jessica Trefethen is being tried on a charge of depraved indifference murder in the 2021 death of her 3-year-old son Maddox Williams.