Charles Franklin Santana, 29, was in the police cruiser when he allegedly head-butted an officer in the face.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Vassalboro man pleads guilty to drug trafficking charges
A search warrant executed at Joseph L. Gagnon’s home led to the discovery of 27.7 grams of heroin, 60 grams of cocaine and 14 grams of methamphetamine, police said.
Prosecutor facing scrutiny over 1992 murder trial agrees to testify
Pamela Ames says she’s convinced that Anthony Sanborn Jr. killed the victim and was rightly convicted, even though the star witness has recanted her testimony and said she was coerced.
Oakland family describes bloody fight, shooting at home
Jeremy Clement, of Fairfield, allegedly kicked a door in and shot his ex-girlfriend during an altercation Wednesday night in an Oak Street home, according to police.
Maine police say they busted one of the largest meth labs they’ve ever seen
Drug agents charged a husband and wife after raiding a home in the Aroostook County town of Madawaska where two young children lived.
Richmond man pleads not guilty to manslaughter, aggravated assault charges
Kurt M. Linton, 54, is accused in the death of his father, Malcolm Linton, a retired school teacher.
Waterville felon’s 15-year term vacated on appeal
Brian Mulkern, of Waterville, will be re-sentenced but not as an armed career offender.
Stockton Springs man arrested after allegedly pointing gun at partner, assaulting her
Police also said they found drugs in the residence while executing a search warrant.
Jay woman charged with theft in connection with road association check forgery
Bobbie Dawes, 45, allegedly forged thousands of dollars’ worth of checks from the Mile 10 Owners Road Association in The Forks plantation, police said.
Police seek clues in 45-year-old Saco murder case
Richard Joseph Albert’s body was found near the shoulder along the Maine Turnpike in Saco on April 17, 1972, months after his escape from a New Hampshire prison.