As Luc Tieman prepares to make an initial court appearance on a charge of murder in connection with the death of his wife, Valerie Tieman, a newly released court document says she was shot to death.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Sidney man sentenced to prison on heroin charge
Shawn Figoli, 45, was found in possession of about 180 grams of heroin and fentanyl by police after a report of a vehicle being operated erratically on the Maine Turnpike.
Farmingdale man arrested on drug charges
Zachary Carey, 21, of Farmingdale, was wanted for questioning in relation to an incident earlier in the month and began running away from police when they approached him about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Driver in hayride crash that killed Oakland teen headed to trial
David Brown will be tried on a charge of reckless conduct in Sagadahoc County in connection with the 2014 hayride crashed that killed Cassidy Charette, a student at Messalonskee High School.
Police raise doubts about circumstances in Canaan horse death
Owner Sierra Miner says her 4-year-old Appaloosa mare, Lucy, was struck by a vehicle in her yard and dragged to its death, but police say they haven’t found any evidence that a vehicle struck the horse.
Lawmakers, state AG to hold forum on scams and frauds in Winslow
Attorney General Janet Mills will lead a forum on how to avoid scams and use her office’s resources in response to fraud.
Family Violence Project offers support in wake of Fairfield death
‘Domestive violence affects everyone,’ the organiztion’s executive director said in a statement.
Judge: 20 years in prison may not be enough to protect public from Waterville rapist
Justice Murphy delays sentencing for Mark Halle, who assaulted his 73-year-old neighbor in Waterville on Feb. 7.
Husband of missing Fairfield woman charged with murder
State police arrested Luc Tieman and charged him with murder a day after police discovered Valerie Tieman’s body in woods. Meanwhile, friends said that Luc Tieman was unfaithful to Valerie and wooed other women even as he suggested his marriage was ending around the time she disappeared.
Police: Domestic violence suspect attacked officer en route to jail
Andrew Smith, 37, of Thorndike, faces a slew of charges after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and a responding police officer.