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Maine Crime

Published
October 14, 2021

Four arrested after searches of Fairfield house turn up drugs, explosive device, police say

Officers arrest Derek Poirier, 40, on Sunday at his Winter Street house. A day later, police searched the house again and arrested another three suspects.
Published
October 14, 2021

Augusta police shoot and kill man who reportedly threatened people with knife at city shelter

Authorities said deadly force was used in the Wednesday night incident after a man threatened residents at the Bread of Life Shelter.
Published
October 13, 2021

Fraudulent checks resembling those from Livermore Falls town account cashed for $8,600

Town Manager Amanda Allen says police are investigating the bogus checks, which were cashed outside of Livermore Falls, including in Gray.
Published
October 13, 2021

Connecticut man stabbed to death at Fryeburg Fairgrounds

Maine State Police detectives have arrested another Connecticut man and charged him with murder in the killing early Wednesday.
Published
October 12, 2021

Wilton man convicted of aggravated assault against a woman

Jason Baker Sr. was sentenced to serve four years in prison and eight years of probation.

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Published
October 12, 2021

Russian man convicted in fraudulent visa marriage scheme in Maine

The man could face up to 10 years in prison on the visa fraud charge and a fine of $250,000.
Published
October 12, 2021

Augusta motorcyclist hospitalized after crash following chase, Lewiston police say

The bike hit a utility pole on Sabattus Street on Friday morning.
Published
October 9, 2021

Inmates and families decry conditions in Cumberland County Jail during lockdown

People housed in the jail in Portland say suicide attempts are up and their mental health is deteriorating during what is effectively solitary confinement.
Published
October 7, 2021

Livermore Falls man, Brunswick woman arrested on drug and escape charges in Livermore Falls

Police found crack cocaine and methamphetamine at a Bemis Street apartment.
Published
October 7, 2021

Waterville police investigate vandalism at RiverWalk amphitheater, vehicle burglaries

Mayor Jay Coelho made reference to the RiverWalk vandalism at Tuesday's City Council meeting. "I think that whoever is doing that should be ashamed," Coelho said.