Joseph Salatka allegedly threatened the life of incoming Oxford County Sheriff James Theriault.
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Hiram man to serve 6 years for manslaughter in crash that killed Steep Falls woman
Philip Macri’s driver’s license was also suspended for life because of the 2016 crash in Windham, which killed Rebecca Perry and seriously injured her daughter.
Transitional home for young offenders planned for Portland
The state-funded home for as many as six young men would be the only one in the state.
Hartland man arrested a second time on burglary, theft charges
Cody Gould was arrested in January after reports of theft in Hartland and again this week after a report of him soliciting money.
Skowhegan man headed back to prison on child pornography charge
Phillip Carlo agreed to plea deal that will have him spend five years behind bars for possessing thousands of images and videos.
Leaders of East Coast credit card fraud ring sentenced to prison
Maine was among the states where the group used counterfeit credit cards.
LePage appoints former Mexico police chief as Oxford County sheriff
James Theriault plans to run for the office while finishing out the term of Wayne Gallant, who resigned amid allegations he sexually harassed members of his department.
Woman gets 8 days in jail for kicking officer in crotch, asks forgiveness
Carol Welch is sentenced to eight days in jail on a felony assault charge and misdemeanors of refusing to submit to arrest and criminal mischief.
Hancock County man accused of sexually assaulting woman at Augusta motel
Brandon M. Deraps, 26, of Franklin, has been charged with one count of gross sexual assault in connection with the incident on Oct. 7.
Morning Sentinel Feb. 7 police log
Waterville area police reports for Feb. 7, 2018.