Though recent coverage didn’t mention it, a surge in federal prosecutions has been a deterrent to users and dealers.
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Court documents detail wild robbery attempt in York
Three men from Massachusetts have been charged with federal crimes in connection with the May robbery attempt at a home near The Ledges Golf Club.
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Gardiner woman pleads guilty to threatening man with knife
The felony charge will be dismissed if Lindsay Merrill, 37, complies with a plea agreement.
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New York man pleads guilty to conspiring to sell drugs in central Maine
Quinton Spinks, 35, faces up to 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine, according to U.S. Attorney Halsey Frank.
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Kennebec Journal Aug. 6 police log
Augusta area police reports for Aug. 6, 2019.
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Windham Rep. Bryant: Maine taking steps to crack down on ‘neighbor-spoofing’ telemarketers
A ban on disguised local robocalls will take effect next month; in the meantime, other resources are available to fight scammers.
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Portland man remains in critical condition as assault investigation continues
Police say Rodney Cleveland was assaulted by Everett Meserve, who was being held in Cumberland County Jail on $50,000 bail after appearing in court Monday to face an elevated assault charge.
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Gardiner woman sentenced on federal drug conspiracy charges
Heather Downs, 33, pleaded guilty in October to charges of conspiring to distribute heroin and crack in central Maine.
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Two Oklahoma men arrested after string of car burglaries in Augusta
Shayaquon Gaskins, 19, and Jocquan Jordan, 18, were each arrested on 13 charges on Sunday.
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Hallowell police subdue man accused of holding woman against her will
Nicholas W. Honas, 38, of Hallowell was arrested after a woman asked restaurant workers to contact police.