Waterville area police reports for July 26, 2018.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Former Kennebunk teacher found not guilty of sexually assaulting student
After deliberating two hours, a York County jury acquits 30-year-old Jill Lamontagne of 14 charges of sexual misconduct involving a former Kennebunk High student who was 17.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, Maine Crime
Lawsuit alleging abuses by York County sheriff personnel is settled
The suit stems from a 2011 incident in which a couple said they were threatened and illegally arrested by deputies over a financial dispute with a retired Portland police officer.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Two valuable paintings by noted marine artist stolen from Brunswick business
The paintings by Vern Broe, which were stolen in May, are worth more than $10,000, police say.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
FBI investigating former Oxford County sheriff who sent explicit images, deputy testifies
Court testimony reveals that the probe into the destruction of documents and other records began before Wayne Gallant stepped down amid allegations he sexually harassed department members.
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Augusta man arrested on charge of tampering with informant in his drug case
Christopher Screen, 39, is being held without bail on a bail violation charge.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Police: Gardiner man said he ‘should have’ killed woman he assaulted
John S. Sheets tried to strangle a woman and later threatened to kill her, authorities allege.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
DA’s office to review cases involving ex-Rockland officer with questionable credibility
It will determine whether to keep prosecuting open cases, and also decide if closed ones should be reopened, after a judge cited an ‘ongoing pattern of dishonesty.’
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Kennebec Journal July 25 police log
Augusta area police reports for July 25, 2018.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Waterville men accused of tampering with victim in sexual assault case
Randall Cook and Richard Hildreth, who are charged in both Maine and New Hampshire, are free on bail.