In closing arguments, attorneys for Shawna Gatto say it’s ‘human nature’ to want to blame someone but there isn’t enough evidence to convict her.
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Morning Sentinel April 7 police log
Waterville area police reports for Sunday, April 7, 2019.
Central Maine April 6 police log
Augusta and Waterville area police reports for April 6, 2019.
Portland man charged with murder in shooting death of Deering High grad
Mark Cardilli Jr. was arrested Friday in the killing of Isahak Muse in Portland’s Riverton neighborhood March 16. Muse’s family says it’s ‘only the first step in ensuring justice for him.’
Augusta man arrested on a charge of gross sexual assault
Timothy Boothby was arrested after an investigation into a sexual assault that was alleged to have taken place in September 2018.
New York man involved in 2016 ‘shoot-out’ outside Augusta Walmart sentenced on federal drug conspiracy charge
Frankie Dejesus, 29, who pleaded guilty to a federal drug conspiracy charge for distributing drugs in central Maine, was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison.
Augusta police arrest Rumford man on two charges of gross sexual assault
Alexander L. Lapointe, 34, allegedly committed sexual assault on a minor younger than 12-years-old when he resided in Augusta.
Eddington man arrested after police pursuit in Augusta
Benjamin J. Mooreside was arrested after allegedly traveling more than 70 mph on Western Avenue, then eluding police after crashing his vehicle and escaping on foot.
Auburn man charged with felony drug trafficking near high school
Police seized 20 pounds of marijuana, hash oil, pills and cash from Bruce Fournier’s apartment.
Augusta bicyclist pleads guilty to criminal threatening
Joshua A. Veilleux, accused of demanding money and threatening to stab a man outside Walgreens in Augusta, was sentenced Tuesday to 48 days in jail.