Eric Griffey was convicted of other charges in connection with an attack with a steak knife.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Brunswick man freed after year in jail in Augusta
Robbery and aggravated assault charges from Waterville were dropped against Carl Langston, 28.
Man arrested in Waterville after allegedly staying in closed Tim Horton’s
Victor Dudley, 47, was squatting inside the shuttered eatery space to keep warm, police say.
Kennebec Journal March 2 police log
Augusta area police reports for March 2, 2017.
Prosecutor drops domestic violence, assault charges against Winthrop man
The man was arrested at a home on Turkey Lane two weeks ago, but prosecutors decided not to pursue charges after determining he was suffering a ‘mental health crisis.’
West End homicide victim sold marijuana, showed cash on social media, friend says
The roommate of Bryan K. Garcia, 35, who died Monday, said he and others warned Garcia not to show off his money. ‘If you have $20,000, why are you showing people?’
Former Mount View High School teacher sentenced for sex crime against student
Aaron Clark, 37, was sentenced to 364 days; but all of the time was suspended under a plea deal reached with the prosecution.
Maine considers automatic life sentence for domestic violence murder
A legislative committee is working on the bill.
Madison man arrested after allegedly threatening woman with hatchet
Roger Vitalone, 32, was arrested on three charges Monday after the victim called police, who allegedly found a camping hatchet hidden on a porch.
New Hampshire man arrested in Wells, charged with drug trafficking in jail
Police say Anthony Soto had cocaine, oxycodone and Suboxone on him following his arrest Tuesday afternoon.