Defense attorney Brad Grant points to Zina Fritze, who later committed suicide in jail, saying she, not Armstrong, participated in the fatal drug robbery.
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Maine Voices: State’s failure to fund jails threatens an already barebones system
Lawmakers should treat the county facilities like they do other necessary infrastructure and provide adequate assistance.
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Augusta man admits he lied to police initially about slaying of Joseph Marceau
Michael Sean McQuade said he was ‘not getting a sweetheart deal’ in exchange for his testimony against Aubrey N. Armstrong, known as ‘Butter.’
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Solon woman sentenced on arson, conspiracy charges
Jennifer M. Sandoval gets six months for conspiring with an accomplice to have her van burned to collect insurance and must pay $2,000 restitution.
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Man gets 9 months for choking, beating woman in Rockport
Kelcey Hart was being released Wednesday, however, because he had already been jailed for nine months before reaching the plea deal.
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Gardiner man accused of producing child pornography
Richard Bailey, 67, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment at federal court in Bangor and was ordered held in jail.
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Waterville couple indicted on sexual assault charges listing more child victims
Michael and Jennifer Steven remain in jail in lieu of $250,000 bail following new indictments involving children.
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Police investigate shooting in Garland
The male victim’s wounds were not considered life-threatening, authorities said Thursday night.
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Rockport town office computers hit with ransomware virus
Technicians rebuild the town office’s servers and restore data after it is encrypted.
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Ask for ID: Maine DHHS warns against person posing as child protective services caseworker
The department says all employees should have identification and people who are visited by someone from DHHS should not hesitate to ask to see ID.