An alleged late-night assault raises questions about Hallowell’s police staffing, as city officials debate adding a fifth officer for the department.
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Windsor man arrested on arson charge following vehicle fire in Somerville
Man allegedly set fire to a vehicle in Somerville that had been stolen in Augusta.
Garland woman linked to Hartland shooting by DNA evidence, officials say
Bonnie Coombs, 69, who is charged with the murder of her sister, Velma Withee, 78, made an initial court appearance Friday afternoon.
Pittston man convicted of stalking county sheriff misses sentencing
A judge issued a warrant for the arrest of Nicholas Worthing, 37, after he failed to appear in court for his sentencing Friday.
Clinton man indicted on charges of repeatedly sexually assaulting girl
Clinton police Sgt. Roger Smith wrote in an affidavit the girl told him the incidents started when she was 15.
Bangor man sentenced on drug charges related to Madison woman’s death
Andrew L. Blais, 38, is to serve eight years in state prison for drug trafficking and furnishing charges, before serving a sentence in a separate federal case.
Hartland man sentenced for sexual abuse of a minor in Canaan
Christopher Todd, 36, is to serve at least three years in prison as part of a plea deal reached with prosecutors.
Hallowell man charged with spying on ex with hidden cameras
Augusta woman alleges a man hid in her apartment and recorded her, and also placed disguised audio and video devices in her apartment.
Illinois man pleads guilty to threatening public officials in Maine
According to court documents, Massimo Frangella, 24, sent 7 emails to public officials in Maine, each with the subject line: ‘You’re going to die.’
Massachusetts man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor in Skowhegan
John Scott Gray was arrested recently on a warrant Skowhegan police obtained in 2023 for charges alleging he coerced a teenage girl to send him sexually explicit photos via Snapchat.