The incident, which took place following the sentencing last week of Jason Servil to 45 years for the murder of Alice Abbott, also raises questions about court security.
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Four arrested on arson charges after fires at three vacant homes in Dresden, Woolwich
While the three homes were unoccupied, one was being renovated, with a family of four planning to move in soon.
Officer uses stun gun on family member as Skowhegan courtroom melee breaks out during murder sentencing
In court Friday, the brother of victim Alice Abbott surged from his seat in the gallery to try to attack convicted killer Jason Servil and was stopped by a county corrections officer with a stun gun.
Fairfield police investigate multiple vehicle burglaries, thefts
Officers are asking those who have surveillance cameras that might have caught footage of the burglaries to contact the Police Department at 207-453-9321.
Hundreds get a look as new Augusta Police Station opens doors for public tour
A grand opening was held Wednesday for the new, $20.5 million Augusta Police Station, where police are expected to move in a couple of weeks.
Unity man arrested in connection with alleged sexual assault of minor in Hartland
Jesse Harvey, 30, is alleged to have sexually assaulted a child younger than 16 over the past four years, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
Boston man, arrested in Anson, sentenced on federal drug-dealing charges
Harold Andujar-Pimentel was sentenced to 15 years in prison on federal drug trafficking and firearms charges.
Cambridge man arrested in connection with string of thefts
Nicholas Trask, 25, of Cambridge, was arrested March 29 after police found several allegedly stolen items during the execution of a search warrant, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
Waterville man pleads not guilty to murdering co-worker at Damon’s Beverage as new details emerge
Spridal Hubiak, 21, who is charged in the death of Angela Bragg, 52, of Waterville, on Dec. 27, 2023, is seen in video footage stabbing the victim, according to a police affidavit.
Eight years after fatal shooting in Portland’s West End, suspect set to go to trial Monday
Aristotle Stilley was extradited from California in 2020 for allegedly killing David Anderson and wounding another man at an apartment on Gilman Street in 2016. But Stilley says the state has the wrong man.