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Maine Crime

Published
September 15, 2016

Suspect in big Augusta drug bust to face trial next month

Kashawn McLaughlin, 26, of Queens, New York was one of seven people arrested on crack and heroin charges following an Augusta drug bust that law enforcement officials described as one of the most significant in recent years.
Published
September 14, 2016

Belgrade man arrested after fleeing police in Old Orchard is held without bail

Jacob U. Hastings reportedly told police, 'I'm a savage; you have to treat me like such.'
Published
September 13, 2016

Kennebec Journal Sept. 13 police log

Augusta area police reports for Sept. 13, 2016.
Published
September 13, 2016

Fairfield arrests net $6,000 worth of heroin, police say

Kristen Leigh Johansen, 30, of Anson, was arrested on drug charges after Officer Jordan Brooks allegedly found 31 grams of heroin in her car.
Published
September 13, 2016

Maine’s highest court hears Sidney man’s appeal in child sex assault case

An attorney for Eric Bard, 26, told the justices Tuesday police violated Bard's constitutional right to be protected from illegal searches and seizures.

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Published
September 12, 2016

Judge sets bail for 6 arrested following stabbing, drug raid

Defendants' lawyers argue affidavits thin on substance, details of reasons for arrest.
Published
September 12, 2016

Career outlaw Robert Tucker indicted by a Somerset County grand jury for second time this year

Well known to police, Tucker, of Anson, is charged with several burglaries and thefts from 2014 to last November when he crashed his car in a police chase.
Published
September 12, 2016

Winslow police are the latest in the area to use body cameras

The department joins other area towns in outfitting patrol officers with cameras, and Police Chief Shawn O'Leary said the costs are worth it, both for officers and the public.
Published
September 12, 2016

Augusta police seek help to identify man suspected of trying to break into home

The man was caught on the homeowner's security camera, police said.
Published
September 12, 2016

St. Albans man indicted on child assault, animal cruelty charges

Jason A. Tuttle, 39, alleged to have punched his dog in the head and knocked down a 3-year-old in August, is one of several indicted in Somerset County last week.