U.S. District Judge Nancy Torresen said Maine State Police Cpl. John Darcy was ‘not a very credible witness.’
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Jay man under the influence when his car struck 3 vehicles in Manchester, police say
Jeffrey Smart, 48, was arrested Tuesday after police said his Ford Focus was being driven erratically when it struck the other vehicles on U.S. Route 202 in Manchester.
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Standish man faces charges in high-speed chase through Bath, Wiscasset
The driver of an SUV failed to stop for a state trooper, but was stopped when Wiscasset police deflated two of his SUV’s tires.
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Trial nears for Scarborough roofing contractor charged with manslaughter in worker’s death
Shawn Purvis’ court hearing Monday provided a glimpse of the tensions that have simmered in the nearly three years since Alan Loignon, Purvis’ half brother, fell to his death from a roof in Portland.
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Court date set for Portsmouth police officer charged with domestic assault in Maine
South Berwick resident Todd Goodwin, 44, is expected to appear in York County District Court next week on one count of domestic violence assault.
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Two Canadian citizens arrested after 4.6 pounds of suspected cocaine found in vehicle at Franklin County border
Jermaine Phillips, 40, and Shanna Brown, 37, of Ontario told agents they accidentally crossed the border into the United States.
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Armed robbery suspect sought by police in Gardiner
A Big Apple store clerk was robbed at gunpoint last week, according to authorities.
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Police halt Waterville car chase over safety concerns
Officials say they know who the suspect is and were concerned about safety during the initial pursuit.
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Farmington man agrees to serve shortened sentence and forfeit assets in federal pot bust
Randal Cousineau, who pleaded guilty to growing and selling marijuana illegally, agreed to a sentence of up to 63 months in prison.
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COVID causing York County Jail to turn away people who come to serve sentences
Because of concerns about COVID-19, they are told to return Dec. 3 to have their sentences revised or possibly waived.