A roundup of cases closed June 21-27, 2018, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine man still in critical condition after being shot by troopers following 20-hour standoff
Maine State Police say they used an explosive to draw Michael Grendell, 61, from his home in Dixmont, and he was shot after picking up a firearm.
Inventory of artwork at Robert Indiana’s home nearly doubles his estate’s value
The works uncovered in the late artist’s Vinalhaven residence include one of his ‘LOVE’ sculptures, but 28 pieces of work are missing.
Former Maine state trooper could get 18 months in prison for drug trafficking
Jeffrey Linscott of Buxton was charged with aggravated trafficking in fentanyl, trafficking in fentanyl and cocaine, and possession of fentanyl when he was arrested in 2017.
New Vineyard man pleads to federal drug trafficking, gun charges
Officers initially discovered cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and oxycodone in Jordan Richard’s Rangeley home in 2016 during an investigation of a shooting that left one man dead.
Rangeley man sentenced to 2 years for fentanyl distribution
Steven Butler pleaded guilty to the charge in January.
Maryland driver arrested after police chase on I-95 in Augusta
Police attempted to pull over a vehicle traveling north around 2 p.m., but the driver — identified as Lenwood Williams — refused to stop.
Clinton woman charged with embezzlement from Norridgewock store
Joyce Carpenter allegedly took more than $10,000 from the Tradewinds store while employed there as a clerk.
Fryeburg police: 8 juveniles ran away after SUV crashed into tree
Police say a 15-year-old unlicensed driver was at the wheel early Friday morning when the vehicle crashed.
Sanford stabbing victim, 22, upgraded to satisfactory condition
Police take a statement from Austin Murphy at Maine Medical Center and continue to investigate what led to the attack.