Steven H. Downs, 45, is accused in the brutal death of a 20-year-old woman.
Maine Crime
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Lewiston police investigate Bartlett Street stabbing
A 19-year-old from Portland was taken to Central Maine Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
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Police identify man who drowned in Back Cove after assaulting girlfriend
Portland Police said Eric Cohen, 25, had a history of mental health problems and was in the midst of a crisis when the incident occurred Sunday.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Man arrested after breaking into Buxton home, police say
The homeowner held the suspect at gunpoint while waiting for officers to arrive, authorities say.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
New charges filed against Lyman assault suspect
Maine State Police say he continued to make phone calls from jail to a woman he is accused of choking.
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Pennsylvania man who prompted search in midcoast pleads guilty
Thomas W. Hackett pleads guilty to burglary, theft and criminal mischief in connection with his disappearance in March.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Kennebec County sheriff’s office warns of series of catalytic converter thefts
Lt. Chris Read said three thefts have occurred in China, Manchester and Litchfield this month, and the office is looking for information about the incidents.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Man from Oakland involved in chase with children in truck
Tyler Shorty of Oakland and Amanda Pingree of Andover stopped in rural Oxford County.
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Window washer charged with stealing N95 protective masks in Bangor
Jonathan McCue, hired to wash windows at Bangor City Hall, allegedly stole 80 N95 masks meant for first responders.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Waterville man charged with threatening people with a firearm
Abdulrashid Bilal, 23, of Waterville, was arrested early Friday after allegedly threatening three people in a home with a firearm, believing one owed him money, according to police.