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Maine Crime

Published
May 18, 2023

Another camper reported stolen from Scott’s Recreation in Manchester

The theft in late April involved a camper parked in the same spot as a camper that was stolen in October from the dealership's overflow lot.
Published
May 17, 2023

Dennis Dechaine seeking new trial after DNA revelations

New DNA testing excluded Dechaine's profile from some of the key evidence seized at the scene of Sarah Cherry's murder 34 years ago.
Published
May 16, 2023

Gardiner man sentenced to 65 years in prison for murder, attempted killing with machete

Dylan Ketcham, 23, was sentenced Tuesday for the murder of Jordan Johnson and attack on Caleb Trudeau in January 2020.
Published
May 16, 2023

Police use ‘flash-bang distraction device’ in search of Fairfield home

Several people called 911 on Monday evening after being startled by the sound of the device that was used by police on Elm Street.
Published
May 16, 2023

Portland man accused of entering school bathroom, offering needles to student

Police say 43-year-old Jacob Horwitch was arrested on multiple charges after the incident Monday morning.

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Published
May 16, 2023

Convicted bank thief pleads guilty to robbing Waterville Goodwill store with pellet gun

Kevin Lee Barr, who robbed a KeyBank branch in 2018, pleaded guilty Tuesday to also robbing the Waterville Goodwill store last year.
Published
May 15, 2023

Former Portland ed tech sentenced to 22 years for sexually abusing student

Benjamin Conroy, 34, took responsibility for the crime at his sentencing Monday, saying he was "tortured" by the harm he caused.
Published
May 12, 2023

Former Portland teacher met with student while under investigation for child pornography

Travis McCutcheon, 53, has been a teacher in several Maine districts since 1992. He was most recently working in a special education program at Portland schools until February.
Published
May 12, 2023

Norridgewock man arrested after breaking into marijuana dispensary, sheriff says

Christopher D. Kelly, 42, was charged with burglary and criminal mischief following the break-in that occurred early Monday, Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster said in a news release.
Published
May 10, 2023

Hallowell man arrested after allegedly stealing antique gramophone, coins

Court records say Jedediah Wasilewski, 44, was arrested after police linked him to several burglaries reported in Hallowell and Farmingdale.