Seth Carey’s defense attorney argues that his client needs treatment for mental illness.
Cops & Courts
Police, crime and court news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Augusta police, bystanders wrangle chicken-at-large
Animal Control Officer Paul Frye said he has received a couple dozen chicken complaints since he started in August.
Auburn man hospitalized after stabbing during domestic situation
Police arrest a teenager and charge him with elevated aggravated assault.
NH man takes plea deal, admits to selling fentanyl, crack cocaine in Wilton
Davian Torres Rodriguez sentenced on Monday to 40 months on charges of unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs.
Strong man accused of sexually assaulting girl
Police say Stephen Tripp possessed sexually explicit photos of girls on his cellphone, according to an affidavit filed in court in Farmington.
Gorham teenager charged in fiery crash on Interstate 95
State police say Anthony Hodge, 19, was distracted by his phone when he rear-ended another vehicle in Hampden.
Farmington man pleads guilty in drug importation case
Christopher Tracy’s apparent overdose June 5 led to claims that he had gone to New Hampshire twice, bought fentanyl there and brought it back to Maine.
North Monmouth man sentenced in burglary and theft
Ronald Hinkley’s image was captured on the homeowner’s video camera.
Police: Skowhegan woman tried to leave Augusta Walmart with $1,500 in stolen merchandise
Ruth Higginbotham, 29, also faces a pending theft charge from Walmart in Skowhegan and has been convicted of thefts, violating condition of release and a drug charge.
Police: Gun-wielding Waterville man robbed another man in apartment
The victim at an Elm Street residence said he recognized the robber after pulling down his bandanna.