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Jay man accused of swinging handle at officer’s head, slapping family member

by Donna M. Perry December 11, 2019December 12, 2019

Jay police responded to a report of an uncle who wanted to fight a family member while intoxicated, according to an affidavit.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Father of Portland man charged with murder didn’t realize son’s gun was real

by Megan Gray December 10, 2019December 11, 2019

‘I thought you were just trying to scare him,’ Mark Cardilli Sr. is heard telling his son on police surveillance footage played in court during the second day of Mark Cardilli Jr.’s trial in the death of Isahak Muse.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime

Gardiner man sentenced after 8th OUI, eluding police on an ATV

by Keith Edwards December 10, 2019December 10, 2019

Robert E. Purington III, 47, was sentenced Tuesday to a total of five years in prison.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Sister of Portland man charged with murder recounts his racist comments as trial begins

by Megan Gray December 9, 2019December 10, 2019

Chelsey Cardilli testifies in the trial of Mark Cardilli Jr., saying her brother told her that Somali people are gang members, black people shot by police are at fault and Muslims are terrorists.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime

Weekly web show aims to improve Augusta Police Department’s outreach

by Sam Shepherd December 8, 2019December 9, 2019

On the most recent episode, the Massey family, which has three generations of law enforcement workers, spoke with Chief Jared Mills.

Maine, Maine Crime

Kennebec County courts Nov. 27-Dec. 3, 2019

December 8, 2019December 6, 2019

A roundup of cases closed at courts in Augusta and Waterville.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime

Vassalboro man arrested in connection to Augusta CVS robbery

by STAFF REPORT Kennebec Journal December 6, 2019December 6, 2019

Police arrest Daniel Cooley, 32, after executing a search warrant at his home in Vassalboro.

Maine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel

Woman robbed while making night deposit at Waterville bank

by Amy Calder December 6, 2019December 6, 2019

A woman making a deposit at Kennebec Savings Bank on Main Street at 7:48 p.m. Thursday reported being grabbed from behind by a white male who took the money bag and ran, according to Waterville Deputy police Chief Bill Bonney.