The victim told police Jonathan Petgrave tried to strangle her twice in the August 2017 attack.
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Gorham man reportedly swims Kennebec, begs for clothes to escape from police
Corey W. Paradise is wanted on numerous charges in Somerset County including burglary, theft and eluding an officer.
Hearing set on new trial for Farmington man
In June, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court ordered a new trial, after finding a Franklin County court erred when giving instructions to the jury.
Kennebec Journal Aug. 23 police log
Augusta area police reports for Aug. 23, 2018.
Winslow house crash in January fueled by inhalant, prosecutor says
The driver has pleaded guilty to OUI, dangerous driving and criminal mischief.
Waterville police say NY man left 2 pounds of pot, $82,000 in cash in hotel room
Nicholas Lombardo, 63, previously served federal prison terms for marijuana convictions.
Augusta man arrested on child pornography charges
Police say Ryan E. Bishop was convicted previously as a sex offender.
Woman found dead in Gardiner was victim of domestic abuse
Maddilyn Burgess’s parents said her boyfriend, Gyrth Rutan, had history of abusive behavior.
Litchfield Farmers’ Club says treasurer ‘drained’ banked accounts; $80,000 missing
Litchfield fair organizers scramble for donations to help ensure the fair can operate without a hitch Sept. 7-9.
Blaine House arrestees from May opt to go to trial on criminal trespass charges
A New Harbor woman pleads no contest and pays a $100 fine.