Joseph Manganella, 35, is accused of setting fire to camper trailer last week while the family of five was away.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Morning Sentinel July 10 police log
Waterville area police reports for July 10, 2016.
Unsolved 1905 murder in Readfield inspires modern ballad
Ellen Bowman of Readfield wrote a song to commemorate Mattie Hackett, who was 17 when she was killed.
Kennebec Journal July 10 police log
Augusta area police reports for July 10, 2016.
Kennebec Journal July 9 police log
Augusta area police reports for July 9, 2016.
Morning Sentinel July 9 police log
Waterville area police reports for July 9, 2016.
Four arrested in Winthrop on drug trafficking charges
Several state and local police groups conducted the investigation, which allegedly turned up 76 grams of heroin and $2,400 in cash.
Gardiner fire that left family homeless classified as arson
The Office of State Fire Marshal continues to investigate the Blueberry Hill Lane blaze, which left a family of five homeless.
Gardiner man gets second 8-year term for drug trafficking
An affidavit by Maine Drug Enforcement Agency Special Agent Brian Wastella said a confidential informant bought 0.77 grams of crack cocaine from Truman on Sept. 24, 2015 at his Highland Avenue residence.
Maine State Police want to question man in connection with West Gardiner truck theft
A security camera image shows the man entering the Brunswick Wal-Mart, near where the damaged truck was abandoned.