Maine State Police identified Charles Bellows as the person killed in what authorities have ruled a homicide on Cool Street in Waterville.
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Skowhegan man, already in prison, sentenced for downtown police chase
Raymond Ellis, 35, is to serve an eight-year prison sentence concurrent to another, longer prison sentence for the January robbery of a Madison convenience store, according to officials.
Man shot after allegedly breaking down door at Pittston home
The homeowner at 41 Palmer Road shot a man after he allegedly broke down the home’s door on Monday night, police said.
Massachusetts man arrested in connection with Athens assault
Michael L. Cote, 30, of Fall River, Massachusetts, said he attacked the alleged victim with brass knuckles because he believed the man had sex with his 17-year-old daughter, court records show.
Clients’ families say Maine funeral home director stole their money – and peace of mind
Harold Lee Lamson Jr., of Lincoln, faces criminal charges for allegedly misappropriating thousands of dollars from several people’s mortuary trusts.
‘I’m not a murderer’: Farmingdale man says he’s innocent in death of Waldoboro man
Jason Hewett said in an interview from Two Bridges Regional Jail that he didn’t kill Kyle MacDougall last month. He shared sealed court documents and claimed police led a sloppy investigation that landed him in jail.
Man pleads guilty to kicking, biting police in confrontation following China traffic stop
The prosecutor in the case says police are not happy with the plea deal, which requires Brent Elisens, 37, to undergo mental health treatment or face up to seven years in prison.
Teens escaped from Long Creek by jumping from roof
The breakout from the state’s only youth prison kicked off a 3-day manhunt, and both young males now face multiple charges after police say they stole 3 cars and crashed 2.
Maine Supreme Judicial Court upholds Mercer man’s child porn convictions
In 2023, Steven Edwards was found guilty by a jury of 18 counts of possession of sexually explicit material.
Waterville man indicted on charges of assaulting woman
Carl A. Hunter, 30, allegedly strangled and beat a woman at a Waterville hotel, causing her to temporarily lose consciousness.