Justice Daniel Billings granted some leniency to Jason Ibarra by suspending 10 years of his prison sentence, noting his violent upbringing and willingness to take responsibility for killing his mother, Jeanine Ross.
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Sentencing set for Bath man accused of killing his mother
Police said Jason Ibarra admitted to killing his mother, Jeanine, in her Bath apartment. He agreed to a plea deal after a judge sanctioned state prosecutors for not disclosing key records regarding a witness.
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Brunswick police arrest Massachusetts man after Route 1 chase
Tyler Crossen, 22, of Harwich, Massachusetts, was arrested Tuesday after evading officers on Route 1. Police used a spike mat to stop the vehicle.
Posted inNew England, News
Bomb threat to Vermont restaurant originated from Oxford County
The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office is assisting the Vermont State Police in identifying the person who made the call.
Posted inTimes Record
Former Brunswick official accused of having child porn seeks venue change, citing media coverage
Christopher Watkinson resigned from the Brunswick Town Council after he was accused of accessing sexually explicit images online.
Posted inLocal & State
FBI data shows Maine’s violent crime rate lower in 2022 than it’s been in more than four decades
Though the murder rate rose slightly in 2022 in Maine, decreases in rapes, robberies and assaults brought down the overall volume of crime.
Posted inNew England, News
Massachusetts police chief charged with insider trading will resign
Dighton Chief Shawn Cronin is accused of being part of a group that netted over $2.2 million in illegal profits.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, New England
Man accused of cheating Home Depot stores out of $300,000 with door-return scam
Police say the Connecticut resident managed to return doors he never purchased for credit at stores in several states, including Maine.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, Nation & World, News
Hunt for suspect in serial killings that included Maine woman was slowed by infighting between authorities
The Gilgo Beach investigation was hampered by political battles, local resistance to federal investigators, and apparent apathy toward victims who sell sex.
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Commentary: I worked with Leslie Van Houten when she was in prison. I’m glad she’s been paroled
She committed a horrific crime that I don’t excuse. But I believe that she can still do much good in the world.