Kennebec County has been working with the district attorney’s office to identify inmates with 30 days or fewer left on their sentences to be released early.
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Two men charged with possessing child pornography in Augusta
Men from Augusta and Camden, in separate cases, have been indicted by a Kennebec County grand jury on numerous charges.
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Augusta mental health worker indicted on charges of gross sexual assault of client
Wayne O. Draper, 55, allegedly abused a mentally ill client during a period of four years; once the allegations were reported, he was terminated by Motivational Services.
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Central Maine law enforcement noticing uptick in hung-up 911 calls
Multiple law enforcement agencies are seeing an increased number of 911 hang-ups this year and are advising people who mistakenly alert emergency responders to stay on the line.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Norridgewock man indicted on sexual assault, aggravated assault charges
A Kennebec County grand jury also handed up indictments for drug trafficking, theft, assault and other charges.
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Wilton man arrested after crashing his car during chase
Dillan W. Hatch, 27 of Wilton, was arrested after leading Kennebec Sheriff’s deputies on a chase through Manchester and Augusta.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Grand jury indicts pair on drug charges in Skowhegan
The Somerset County Grand Jury handed up indictments on Friday, including drug and assault charges.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
With no other option, Oakland accepts 115% increase to its 911 dispatch cost for next year
The cost for emergency service dispatch from the Waterville Regional Communications Center will increase from $42,894 to $92,185 next year.
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Gas explosion, murder, firefighter deaths, school controversies some of Waterville area’s top stories in 2019
The sentencing of John Williams to life in prison for the shooting death of a Somerset County sheriff’s deputy, the murder of a mother and a fatal propane explosion in Farmington were some of the major Morning Sentinel stories of the year.
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Central Maine in line for wet, heavy snow
Central and western areas of Maine can expect between 4 and 10 inches of snow late Monday into Tuesday night.