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Maine Crime

Published
February 25, 2020

Westbrook man pleads guilty to distributing images of minors engaged in sex acts

Tyler Garnett, 22, faces a sentence of no less than 5 years and up to 20 years in prison.
Published
February 25, 2020

Bill would phase out use of Long Creek youth detention center

The measure would also prohibit courts from detaining juveniles solely because they can't be sent home, but critics say it doesn't go far enough.
Published
February 25, 2020

Portland tax preparer sentenced to prison for filing false returns

Ashraf Eldeknawey pleaded guilty last year to helping prepare and file 11 false tax returns.
Published
February 25, 2020

Police: Auburn Big Lots worker sets couch on fire, puts it out

The store was evacuated by store employees at about 7 p.m. Saturday when the fire started.
Published
February 24, 2020

After traffic stop, Bethel man accused of trafficking in ecstasy, possessing heroin and meth

A state trooper stopped a vehicle for a defective headlight and loud exhaust in which Terrence G. Gordon was a passenger.

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Published
February 24, 2020

Two arrested after a single-vehicle crash in Hallowell, while another accident remains under investigation

A pair from Winthrop was arrested Sunday night after the car they were in went off the road on Winthrop Street near the intersection of Whitten Road.
Published
February 24, 2020

Kingfield woman pleads to lesser OUI charge in Strong fatal crash

Nicholas Shurtleff, 25, of Strong died in the crash.
Published
February 24, 2020

One person taken to hospital, another arrested after Auburn shooting

State police assisted in the investigation Monday morning of the shooting at Auburn Plaza, which sent a 19-year old man to the hospital and resulted in the arrest of an 18-year old Auburn man.
Published
February 23, 2020

Ashland man accused of locking couple inside home

Brandon Saucier faces charges of criminal restraint and terrorizing in connection with incidents that took place in the Aroostook County town of Masardis.
Published
February 23, 2020

Case shows testing for impaired motorists has flaws

A wrongfully accused bus driver in Biddeford was an aberration, police say. But critics argue an unscientific drug recognition process is stacked against drivers.