Edwin Lawrence, 24, was arrested Wednesday evening after a brief chase.
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Eliot Cutler denies violating probation after missing court-ordered treatment because he’s in jail
The Hancock County district attorney asked a judge Wednesday to revoke the disgraced former gubernatorial candidate’s probation, but no decision has been made, and Cutler will remain in custody for now.
Norridgewock shooting remains under investigation
Police have said little about the incident, although deputies arrested one man who was at the scene for violating bail conditions.
Hallowell Valentine’s Day high-speed chase ends in crash, drug charges
A man was in possession of several pounds of cocaine, cocaine base and fentanyl during a 100 mph chase on Central Street last weekend, police said.
Thousands of ammo rounds seized from accused CMP substation shooter’s Fairfield home
Thomas Welch turned himself in Sunday and is being held on $250,000 bail.
Man convicted in Skowhegan murder gets same 45-year sentence after appeal
Jason Servil in 2022 killed his ex-girlfriend, Alice Abbott, by stabbing her 99 times and assaulted another man.
Bangor mom pleads guilty to manslaughter in 10-year-old son’s death
Braxtyn Smith died in 2024 after what authorities described as months of violent abuse at the hands of his parents and grandmother, all of whom were charged with depraved indifference murder.
Eliot Cutler accused of possessing pornography, prompting latest arrest, lawyer says
The disgraced former Maine gubernatorial candidate and convicted sex offender has now been accused of violating the conditions of his release 3 times within the space of several months.
Fairfield man arrested after Waterville standoff
Police closed a portion of Main Street early Monday after a man refused to leave a Main Street home.
Maine police shooting panel recommends more court-ordered mental health treatment
The 11-member panel said in its new annual report that the 2024 police killing of a Westbrook man highlighted significant gaps in the current system.