The Old Orchard Beach United Methodist Church reports that someone cooked three frozen pizzas from its food pantry and took some ice cream while vandalizing the building.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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South Berwick man on ATV hit pedestrian and fled on foot, police say
Franklin Mann is charged with aggravated assault and operating under the influence resulting in an injury, both felonies.
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Somali man who settled in Maine accused of using another man’s name to apply for papers
Hussien Noor Hussien, who came to Maine in 2004, was arrested last week in Vermont and faces three charges related to falsifying applications.
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Police say they seized guns from Rockland man who heard voices telling him to ‘go shoot up a school’
Police say 5 high-powered rifles were taken and the man was getting a psychiatric evaluation after his conversation with an acquaintance prompted a lockout at several schools.
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Sidney ATV manslaughter trial begins with jury riding to scene
Alexander J. Biddle, 23, of Pittston, is charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Halee Cummings, 18, of Sidney.
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Kennebec County courts May 17-23
A roundup of cases closed May 17-23, 2018, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
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Judge sets $50,000 cash bail for Wilton man accused of selling drugs
Police say Dennis J. Ayala was found in violation of previous bail when they found him hiding in an attic area of his home that housed a marijuana grow operation.
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Bath police arrest 3 men, seize cocaine after 2-month investigation
Roy L. Jackson is charged with trafficking, Derius Wilson-Black is charged with possession and Steve Juenemann is charged with violating conditions of his release.
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Farmer pleads not guilty to animal cruelty in pigs’ deaths
Police say Jerry Ireland killed and buried a dozen malnourished pigs before animal welfare agents could inspect them.
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Augusta residents indicted on drug trafficking charges
A number of other people were indicted on various charges by a grand jury sitting in Kennebec County.