Department of Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sauschuck informed officers this week that the Maine State Police will effectively absorb Capitol Police in the coming years.
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Augusta man charged with stabbing wife in front of officer
Marlon E. Cloutier allegedly assaulted the woman in front of an Augusta patrol officer and later said he hoped the officer would shoot him.
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Benton woman pleads not guilty to shooting man at her home
Hailie Hotham is charged with attempted murder for an altercation that followed a drug and alcohol ‘bender’ lasting several days.
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Maine police union accuses Mills administration of bad-faith bargaining
The filing from the Fraternal Order of Police comes after the largest union for state employees made similar claims in a labor complaint last month.
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Skowhegan police chase reaching 130 mph leaves Madison man injured
A police affidavit indicates officers were trying to stop the vehicle Monday because they believe the driver had a revoked license.
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Clinton man sentenced to 28 years for sexual assault of 11-year-old
Christopher Connors also faces additional charges involving another boy.
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Madison man to serve 3 years as judge tosses drug charges over discovery issue
A judge took issue with the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office’s apparent failure to turn over cellphone evidence in the case against Noah Weeks, who pleaded guilty to fleeing police and hiding in a tree.
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Woman arrested in Augusta credit union forgery attempt indicted on federal charges
Lisa Marie Hurley faces both state and federal charges for alleged thefts at Madison and Bingham banks.
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Norridgewock man accused of killing girlfriend’s son denied bail
Daniel Markey’s attorneys were unsuccessful in arguing for bail after presenting testimony from his friends and family.
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Waterville man sentenced to 6 months for threatening to hunt down, kill immigrants
Benjamin Brown told authorities he was venting online and he didn’t intend to threaten anyone.