Police say a gun seized from the Auburn home of Steven Downs, who was connected to Sophie Sergie’s murder in 1993 by DNA evidence, could have fired the fatal bullet.
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Alternative suspects named in Auburn man’s Alaska murder case
Steven Downs is hoping a judge will allow alternative suspects at his 1993 cold-case trial.
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Posted inMaine, Times Record
Former Bath sheriff’s deputy charged with domestic violence agrees to deal for lesser charge
Matthew Shiers was arrested in June 2019, but the charges could be dismissed if he follows the terms of the agreement for 18 months.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Lewiston man charged with attempted murder after firing gun toward police officer
Joshua Boyd reportedly fired a gun at a police officer who responded to a threatening complaint on Howe Street.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Judge OKs video of Turner man at hospital after his arrest in the slaying of Turner couple
Patrick J. Maher had a Thursday court appearance after he was indicted Wednesday on two counts of murder.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Maine State Police to step up traffic enforcement
A policy of not enforcing some minor traffic infractions, put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic, is ending.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Somerset County grand jury indicts 4 accused of robbery, theft and assault at Palmyra motel
After two days of deliberation, grand jury indicts 43 suspects on 108 counts.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan man charged after being shot last week by deputy in Norridgewock
Trever A. Caouette, 24, has been charged with two counts of criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, which officials said was a handgun.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Madison tomato grower must pay $337,000 in back wages, penalties following investigation
U.S. Department of Labor recovers more than $245,000 in back wages for 117 employees of Backyard Farms.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Fatal attack at Maine beach happened in view of surveillance cameras and witnesses, police say
Jeffrey Buchannan, 33, is accused of killing his domestic partner, Rhonda Pattelena, on Short Sands Beach in York on Friday afternoon.