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Maine Crime

Published
January 7, 2023

Lifetime turns Zumba prostitution scandal into made-for-TV movie

'Let's Get Physical' doesn't specifically name Alexis Wright, who went to jail in 2013 for running a prostitution ring from her Kennebunk fitness studio, but the setting and story are extremely similar.
Published
January 6, 2023

Winslow man revived after drug overdose pleads guilty to eluding police, drug trafficking

Donald E. Chandler says the incidents occurred during a 58-day drug relapse during which he had to be brought back to life following an overdose.
Published
January 6, 2023

Central Maine arrest log: Dec. 31, 2022-Jan. 6, 2023

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Dec. 31, 2022-Jan. 6, 2023.
Published
January 5, 2023

Man, woman arrested on drug charges in Skowhegan, sheriff says

Thomas McKay, 36, and Jamie Witt, 29, were arrested Wednesday morning, he on drug trafficking charges and outstanding warrants from Maine and Massachusetts, and she on a charge of aggravated trafficking in a schedule W drug.
Published
January 5, 2023

Arsonist who destroyed Gardiner trailer sentenced to five years in prison on burglary, tampering charges

Joseph P. Manganella, 41, of Windsor pleaded guilty to having committed several crimes while on probation following his 2017 conviction for arson.

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Published
January 5, 2023

Police informant’s purchase of crack cocaine led to Augusta drug bust

Augusta police's work with an unidentified informant led to the raid of a Summer Street apartment and the arrest of two central Maine men on Tuesday.
Published
January 4, 2023

Two men arrested on drug charges following search of Augusta apartment

Police from three agencies seized guns, money, drugs and contraband after executing a search warrant at 17 Summer St., and arrested two men on drug trafficking charges.
Published
January 4, 2023

Farmington man accused of breaking into Walmart, Hippach Field House, stealing alcohol

Myles Lynch, 20, remained Wednesday afternoon at the Franklin County jail. He is being held in lieu of $1,000 cash bail.
Published
January 4, 2023

Wells man intended to kill officers during Times Square attack, court documents state

Trevor Bickford, 19, was arraigned from his hospital bed Wednesday. A criminal complaint details his interview with investigators after the New Year's Eve attack.
Published
January 3, 2023

Bail increased, evaluation ordered for Whitefield man arrested after police standoff

Jacob Walmer faces several charges after 15-hour standoff with police during which he allegedly fired a gun and refused to let his girlfriend leave.