The first jury trial in several months in Augusta, which took place over two days, resulted in a guilty verdict for 46-year-old Timothy Barclift.
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First Kennebec County jury trial in months underway in Augusta after pandemic hiatus
Timothy Barclift, a New York man arrested by police last January as he got off a bus in Augusta allegedly with nearly 300 grams of cocaine, is charged with aggravated drug trafficking.
Goodale arraignment delayed in 1987 Janet Brochu murder case
Officials said Monday the indictment against Gerald Goodale was ready seven months ago, but the grand jury did not take it up until recently because of judicial delays caused by the pandemic.
Woman who slashed throat of woman in Augusta pleads guilty to assault charge
Attempted murder charge against Quashay Phillips, 25, dismissed in a plea agreement in which Phillips pleaded guilty to an elevated aggravated assault charge.
Four teens nabbed in April vandalism spree in Franklin County
Three juveniles and an 18-year-old, all males, from the Anson and Madison area have been charged. A fourth juvenile is being interviewed.
Benton man sentenced to 27 months in prison in drug case
Prosecutor: Daniel Hall, 32, distributed cocaine and marijuana Jan. 29 to a confidential informant at Green Thumb Organics, the medical marijuana store Hall owned in Waterville. Hall no longer owns the store, according to sources.
Gardiner high-speed chase results in indictments for North Yarmouth man
The New Year’s Eve chase ended after police spun out the vehicle allegedly driven by 43-year-old Jamie Irish in Topsham.
Central Maine residents indicted on fentanyl trafficking charges, could forfeit $75,000
A Kennebec County grand jury indicted more than 20 people recently on drug charges.
Windsor day care owner charged with assault on 19-month-old child
Savannah Brann, 24, was charged after a 19-month-old girl was found unresponsive after allegedly being wrapped in a blanket in a way that caused her to stop breathing.
Lewiston man to serve three years in prison for sex crimes against teen
Michael Veilleux also was sentenced to eight years that were all suspended by the judge.