Deputy Chief Medical Examiner Liam Funte testified that Jessica Trefethen’s son Maddox Williams had multiple injuries that were not consistent with the normal activities of a 3-year-old.
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Police: High-speed chase in Skowhegan ends in crash, driver at Portland hospital
The crash occurred late Wednesday afternoon on Malbons Mills Road after the driver of a 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse eluded police at a high rate of speed, authorities said.
Jury hears first police interview with mother standing trial in 3-year-old’s death
On the tapes, Jessica Trefethen gives her account of the events leading up to the death of her son Maddox Williams in June 2021. She is charged with depraved indifference murder.
Augusta police arrest juvenile suspect in last week’s Big Apple robbery
The suspect reportedly fled Sept. 27 with an undisclosed amount of money and was arrested Thursday, police say.
Former Mount View teacher sentenced in domestic violence assault case
Karina Beadling was sentenced Thursday at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta for an incident that occurred last October in Waterville.
Big Apple on Stone Street robbed, again, in Augusta
Police say they are seeking a male who brandished a gun Tuesday night at the convenience store and fled with money. The shop has been robbed at least nine times over the past eight years.
Contractor who bilked dozens of central Maine homeowners, many elderly, sentenced to 3 years in prison
Tony J. Glidden, 34, continued to take deposits from homeowners after he was arrested on theft charges, providing them with excuses, but no work, while stealing more than $130,000 from two dozen clients.
Waterville man faces charges after firing gun in downtown vehicle, police say
Nathaniel Rector, 27, was arrested early Sunday and charged with reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, a Class C offense, and violating conditions of release, a Class E offense, according to police, who said Rector had been arrested earlier Sunday by state police.
Public restrooms in Winthrop damaged by fire
The incident at Norcross Point was reported as arson and is under investigation by the Office of State Fire Marshal.
Fairfield man arrested on drug charges after his home is searched
The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency searched the Hardwood Lane home Thursday, arresting Justin Lacroix, 35, and seizing drugs worth about $65,000.