Eric Bard, 32, faces a second trial after his previous conviction was overturned by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court because the district court judge who presided over the first trial improperly met with the prosecution without a lawyer for the defense present.
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Fairfield man caught once again with child pornography sentenced to 7 years in prison, admonished by judge
Jeffrey C. White was on probation on previous child pornography charges and in sex offender counseling when police discovered he shared videos of children being sexually exploited, which a district court judge described as “real children being tortured.”
Waterville contractor who scammed elderly customers pleads guilty to felony theft charge
Tony J. Glidden, owner of Mainely Roofing and Siding, took deposits for work he never did for more than 20 customers, stealing a total of $115,000 in what the court judge described as a “scheme to prey on some of the most vulnerable people in our society.”
Portland man accused of killing girlfriend is back in Maine, in court
The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Raymond Lester in Cancun, Mexico, last week. He is charged with murder in the death of Nicole Mokeme at Acadia National Park.
Man indicted on charges he stabbed Farmingdale man in stomach
Hector Rivera, 26, faces Class A charge of elevated aggravated assault and other charges, and is among those indicted recently by a Kennebec County grand jury.
Man arrested in stabbing following argument at North Anson market, sheriff says
Jason Bushey, 41, of Chebeague Island charged with elevated aggravated assault following July 9 stabbing, according to officials.
Court documents identify teen charged with murder in Mount Vernon girl’s killing
Aidan Grant, 15, of Wayne is charged with intentional or knowing murder in connection with the July 18 killing of Brooke McLaughlin, 14.
Judge orders additional DNA testing in Dennis Dechaine murder case
Dechaine has served 33 years for the murder of 12-year-old Sarah Cherry.
Juvenile suspect charged with murder in death of Mount Vernon teen
A close-knit town is awash in grief, confusion and a newfound sense of danger after Brooke McLaughlin, 14, was found dead in her home Monday.
Death of girl, 14, in Mount Vernon investigated as homicide
Police say the girl was found dead Monday evening, and they are looking for information about a stolen car related to the killing.