Dustan Bentley, 31, faces 25 to 40 years in prison for killing William Popplewell, 65, who died last year in the apartment the two men shared.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Former Bread of Life official pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges
Jeffrey A. Tyler, 48, of Augusta denied allegations he sexually assaulted a female victim at least three times, beginning when she was a minor.
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Man who served 25 years for kidnap and rape is arrested in Maine
Police arrested Henry Brackett, 58, of Old Town, on the Maine Turnpike on charges that he violated terms of his parole.
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Washington County man charged in shooting rampage that leaves 3 dead
Thomas Bonfanti of Northfield was arrested and charged with murder in the shootings in Machias and Jonesboro that also wounded a fourth person and put 2 schools in lockdown.
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Kennebec County courts Jan. 23-29, 2020
A roundup of cases closed at courts in Augusta and Waterville, during the week of Jan. 23-29.
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Two charged in Augusta with meth trafficking
Police said they discovered 114 grams of methamphetamine in a vehicle and 155 grams at a Pittston house.
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Auburn man fatally shot by police in Minot after chase
Jason Gora, 44, had been reported missing Friday by his family, concerned he was “potentially a danger to himself,” according to police.
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Domestic assault charge against Jay restaurant owner dismissed
Assistant District Attorney Kayla Alves cited insufficient evidence in the case in her dismissal.
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Skowhegan man, 66, suffers head injury in ATV crash
Jack Dionne of Skowhegan suffered a head injury in the crash, which occurred at about 1 p.m. Sunday on Robinson Street.
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Twenty car thefts from jetport rental lot appear to be an inside job, police say
Two adults and one juvenile have been charged in the theft of the vehicles from the Avis Rent a Car lot at the Portland International Jetport.