Lawyers for Thomas Lowrie, who allegedly told police he had ‘done the unspeakable,’ argue that due to his mental state he was not able to waive his right to remain silent after arrest.
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After brief reprieve, Clinton police return humor and satire to social media
Police in the Kennebec County town reversed course recently after reported complaints from other departments about the professionalism of its posts.
Pittsfield drug bust results in large drug seizure, sheriff says
Three people are facing drug trafficking charges as a result of the search warrant executed Wednesday.
Hartland man charged with using tire iron in assault
Victim in attack suffered a broken nose, and could potentially lose sight in one eye.
New York man arrested in Palmyra killing brought back to Maine
In October, the FBI arrested Kareem Quattlebaum, who is accused of killing Jaquan Humphries in March.
Waterville man arrested in Augusta after I-95 police chase
The chase started in Waterville when police attempted to stop a reported stolen vehicle on Kennedy Memorial Drive.
Norridgewock man charged with murder awaits competency decision
Kendall Purnell, who was deemed incompetent in May, was back in court Friday for another competency hearing.
St. Albans man, woman arrested after vehicle thefts
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said its investigation has continued after the arrests Friday.
Resentencing in Skowhegan murder delayed due to unfinished paperwork
Superior Court Justice Jeffery Hjelm said it was ultimately his fault that a writ of habeas corpus was not properly issued.
Maine Capitol Police officers concerned about state troopers taking over, union says
Department of Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sauschuck informed officers this week that the Maine State Police will effectively absorb Capitol Police in the coming years.