Daniel Safranec, who was jailed last year after a courtroom tussle, is asking a judge to either give him a trial soon or dismiss 2 cases against him.
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Chicago woman sues U.S. government, saying Maine Border Patrol agent shot her
Marimar Martinez has alleged that agent Charles Exum swerved his government vehicle into her lane and shot her five times, before driving his vehicle back to Maine.
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Belgrade man indicted on charges related to shots fired incident near a summer camp
Nathan Hewett is accused of firing shots near a camp where about 400 campers and staff members were staying.
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Readfield vehicle explosion prompts investigation
The blast was the result of a group of people shooting at Tannerite placed in a car.
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Hartland murder case inches to trial amid discovery disputes, competency issues
The trial of Bonnie Coombs, accused in the shooting death of her sister, Velma Withee, is now set for December.
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Kennebec County Jail correctional officer indicted on sexual assault charges
Investigators say Nicholas Fellows had sexual contact with an inmate under his supervision earlier this year.
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Former Maine Capitol Police chief agrees to deal over Hallowell bar scuffle
Matthew Clancy will pay a $300 fine and avoid additional punishment if he engages in treatment, refrains from possessing alcohol and otherwise stays out of trouble for 9 months.
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New York man sentenced in St. Albans marijuana grow house mortgage fraud
Ken Yiu was sentenced to time served — 1 day in prison — and 3 years of supervised release.
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He worked to create a ‘normal’ life in Maine’s prisons. Now he’s stepping down.
Recidivism and violence in prisons declined under Department of Corrections Commissioner Randall Liberty. Researchers call the reforms a ‘promising’ work in progress.
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State police seek Mass. man accused of fleeing Skowhegan traffic stop
Police, who are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the man, seized 354 grams of suspected crack cocaine from the vehicle.