Officials say the baby has been at least partially blinded and is severely brain damaged after Camren L. Breton allegedly shook him.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Six defendants charged in $13 million marijuana scheme in Maine appear in court
The attorney for Lucas Sirois, accused of being a leader of the conspiracy, has asked for a probable cause hearing to be held the week of Nov. 15.
Former BIW employee sentenced for workers’ compensation fraud
U.S. District Judge D. Brock Hornby sentenced Michael Collins, 63, to three years of probation and to pay $12,682.74 in restitution to Bath Iron Works.
Mount View High School teacher arrested on several charges following Waterville altercation, police say
Karina Beadling, 39, was with her 7-year-old daughter last week when she was taken into custody after Beadling confronted an ex-boyfriend, officials say.
Two arrested in Fairfield catalytic converter theft, police say
Officers say there have been at least a dozen thefts recently of catalytic converters. The auto part is targeted for the precious metals it contains.
Federal officials say Farmington pot conspiracy involved police, prosecutor and town official
The raid of an illegal marijuana growing and distribution operation in Farmington uncovers a vast conspiracy.
Pittston man indicted on charges he stalked, threatened Kennebec County sheriff, other police through Facebook
Indicted last week on two counts of stalking, Nicholas J. Worthing, 33, was arrested previously and pleaded guilty to a similar charge in 2018.
Former Maine Med official pleads guilty to fraud charges
Joshua Cory Frances said he worked for the Department of Homeland Security to illegally obtain two boats from the government.
Truck hauling 50 beehives crashes in Gardiner, police say
Authorities charged a Farmingdale man with operating under the influence after his car crossed the centerline and hit the commercial vehicle carrying bees.
Portland school employee now faces federal sex crime charges
The latest charges against Benjamin Conroy are related to the same incident in the classroom at Ocean Avenue Elementary School where he worked as an education technician.