“The utility pole came down on the vehicle, the electrical wires were live, entrapping (Timothy) Williams in the vehicle for close to an hour,” police said.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Man involved in Concord chase faces additional charges after drugs found in residence, police say
As a result of an investigation following an alleged police chase last week, officers executed a search warrant of the home of the man involved and found drugs and paraphernalia.
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Augusta residents to decide whether to borrow $20.5 million to build new police station
Augusta Police officers say the current station, a former Navy building on Union Street, is in deplorable condition and bad for morale.
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Would-be victims, including a 9-year-old boy, fight off carjacking attempts
The incidents began in Old Orchard Beach on Wednesday afternoon and ended with a man’s arrest in Wells.
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Skowhegan man arrested after stealing vehicle, leading deputy on brief chase in Somerset County, police allege
Micheal M. Thomas, 26, is charged with operating after suspension as a habitual offender, theft by unauthorized taking, eluding a police officer, failure to stop, driving to endanger and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
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Drivers fight off man during chaotic series of carjacking attempts
A New Hampshire man is accused of trying to steal several vehicles, but was fought off by three motorists.
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Latest attack on a woman raises alarm in Portland’s West End
Police say the woman was hit from behind with a club Tuesday night on Brackett Street, in the latest in a series of assaults since last fall.
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Waterville police seeking information on reported early morning home invasion
The police chief could not provide a description of the two suspects, a male and female, being sought by authorities, but said that residents nearby are not in any danger.
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Man will plead guilty to putting razor blades in pizza dough
The case of tampering focused attention on food security after the retailer and manufacturer revealed they had received prior reports and not warned customers or police.
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Old Town woman charged with manslaughter in death of 3-year-old daughter
Maine State Police say the Old Town girl died Sunday, two days after first responders took her to the hospital.