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Lewiston man gets eight years for dealing crack, having gun

Police seized $8,000 in cash and 9 mm pistol from Keon Baptiste-Harris’ home on Shawmut Street.

A roundup of cases closed Aug. 15-Sept. 4, 2019, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.

Police are still seeking a second suspect in the incident in which a pair of individuals were at a home to steal marijuana.

One man was in critical condition after the shooting, and police say he and the suspects knew one another.

Maine State Police say Dennis Laing was carrying a half-pound of marijuana and more than $14,000 when he was arrested Saturday in Lebanon.

by DAVID SHARP Associated Press September 8, 2019September 8, 2019

A Freeport activist’s insurance companies agreed to pay $3 million to Hearts With Haiti, his attorney says.

Waterville area police log for Sept. 8, 2019.

Augusta area police reports for Sept. 8, 2019.

Joseph Buzzell, 44, jumped from a second-story window to escape from the Community Corrections Center, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says.

by Associated Press September 8, 2019September 8, 2019

Theresa Ronco, 47, of South Portland is charged with aggravated operating under the influence and reckless conduct.