Defense attorneys argue that emoji, in text messages between Jared Jandreau and Jessica Cox, that were not preserved by state computer crimes experts mean the intent of the texters can’t be fully determined.
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Harmony man charged in gunfire-related domestic violence incident
Justin L. Reber, 37, faces several charges after police were dispatched to Trafton Road in Harmony on Monday responding to a domestic violence incident involving a gunshot being fired.
Police search for victim, suspect in reported stabbing in Canaan
The victim and the individual alleged to have stabbed them have not yet been identified, although police say they have been looking at several different leads.
Former China man on trial for 23 counts of child sex offenses
Jared Jandreau’s co-defendant, Jessica Cox, pleaded guilty to similar charges and was sentenced to serve five years in prison.
Somerset County grand jury indicts man who allegedly led police on two different chases
The Somerset County Grand Jury handed up indictments last Friday, charging 21 individuals with 24 charges.
Richmond selectman arrested on charge of drunken driving
Robert Bodge, chairperson of Richmond’s Selectboard, was arrested Wednesday after police charged him with operating a vehicle under the influence and failing to stop for law enforcement.
Fire that destroyed portable outhouse in Richmond intentionally set
A portable toilet at the Richmond Utilities District construction site burned to the ground, fire officials said.
Warrants lead to drug bust in Augusta
Four men were arrested after a search Tuesday of a Water Street apartment building.
Former Waldo County school director arrested on assault charges involving 13-year-old girl
Kevin Michaud, 58, of China was arrested on one count of simple assault, Class D, and summonsed on a charge of unlawful sexual touching, authorities said.
Suspected killer in 1987 Waterville area cold case held without bail after pleading not guilty
Gerald Goodale, who was indicted in May in the 1987 murder of Janet Brochu of Winslow, remains in prison without bail as he serves a 75-year sentence for murdering Geraldine Finn of Skowhegan in 1988.