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Maine Crime

Published
March 3, 2023

Maine’s high court rejects appeal by Skowhegan man challenging sex assault conviction

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court on Thursday swept aside the appeal by Duane Marquis, who had argued that the state definition of gross sexual assault didn't apply to him.
Published
March 2, 2023

Man convicted in previous death pleads guilty in 1987 killing of Janet Brochu of Winslow

Gerald Goodale, 63, who's already serving a 75-year term, entered his plea Thursday in a Skowhegan courtroom and was sentenced to 32 years.
Published
March 2, 2023

Former facilities director for Bread of Life Ministries sentenced for sexual abuse of girl

Jeffrey A. Tyler, of Augusta, is to serve one year in prison for sexual abuse of a minor.
Published
March 2, 2023

Mishandling of evidence by police leads to dismissal of kidnapping, sexual assault charges against Winthrop man

In a plea deal struck Thursday, Jon L. Westerlund was instead sentenced to nine months in prison on an aggravated assault charge.
Published
March 2, 2023

Oxford man arrested after high-speed chase through snowstorm

Dawson Bond, 20, is facing multiple charges in Thursday morning's incident.

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Published
March 1, 2023

Maine attorneys coming back to court-appointed rosters

The Maine Legislature's recent hike in pay for court-appointed private criminal defense attorneys is aimed at combating a chronic backlog of cases clogging up the state's courts.
Published
February 27, 2023

Auburn man charged in double murder case in Poland

Aaron Aldrich, 46, is being held in New Hampshire for unrelated crimes, officials announced Monday. Aldrich must face extradition to Maine to face two charges of murder.
Published
February 27, 2023

National Park Service investigates vandalism at Acadia National Park

Graffiti sprayed-painted on hiking trails could confuse hikers and lead them off established trails, the park service says.
Published
February 27, 2023

Waterville man pleads guilty in BB gun shooting, but denies he was the shooter

The man who was hit in the eye by a BB pellet underwent multiple surgeries, officials said.
Published
February 26, 2023

Solon man arrested after Sunday standoff with deputies

Luke Pomerleau, 42, surrendered to police late Sunday morning after a two-hour standoff, and was charged with domestic violence assault and obstructing report of a crime.