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Maine Crime

Published
June 28, 2016

Augusta police closer to IDs on two suspects in Sunday shooting

Although police maintain the fight was about money, the presence of heroin that was seized highlights the increasing availability of the illegal drug, as cited in a federal report released Tuesday.
Published
June 28, 2016

Kennebec County sheriff issues warning after Benton resident scammed for $1,000

A caller told the victim to buy $1,000 worth of iTunes gift cards and call back with the numbers to avoid arrest for nonpayment of taxes, the sheriff said.
Published
June 27, 2016

Norridgewock man indicted on domestic violence, aggravated cruelty to animals

Vance Cayford Jr. accused of smashing the skulls of two kittens during domestic dispute.
Published
June 27, 2016

Franklin County court for March 28-April 22, 2016

Closed cases for Farmington District Court and Franklin County Superior Court.
Published
June 27, 2016

Bingham man with sex offense history indicted by Somerset County grand jury

Christopher Cates has a history of unlawful sexual contact convictions dating back 20 years.

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Published
June 27, 2016

‘It was instinct’ for armed bystander to break up shooting in Augusta store lot

Although Daniel Chavanne and another man are credited with stopping incident, Augusta police recommend caution rather than intervention for bystanders following a shooting in the Wal-Mart parking lot Sunday.
Published
June 27, 2016

Court document: Money dispute at heart of shooting at Wal-Mart parking lot

Three of the four people arrested Sunday in connection with the shooting, which was apparently drug-related, had initial appearances in court Monday.
Published
June 27, 2016

Oakland shooting victims among those added to Maine Murder Victims’ Memorial

The 13 names added to the monument this year and commemorated at a Sunday ceremony also include Stephanie Ginn Gebo, Eric Williams and Christopher Rines.
Published
June 26, 2016

Four arrested after gunfire at Augusta Wal-Mart

The apparent drug-related shooting involved three suspects from New York and an Augusta woman, while police were investigating whether two additional people were involved.
Published
June 26, 2016

Kennebec County courts June 16-22, 2016

Here is a list of cases closed June 16-22, 2016, in courts in Augusta and Waterville.