The weekend arrests included known “Bloods” gang member Johnny Walker, aka “Dutch,” 37, of Rochester, New York and several other people on drug trafficking charges.
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Ex-Gardiner teacher sentenced for sexually assaulting girl, 16, at his home
The teenager told the judge she has lost trust in men, including teachers and father figures, since the assault by John Glowa Jr.
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Woman held on drug charges following search of car in Somerset County
The sheriff says Destiny Alton, 37, is charged with aggravated trafficking in fentanyl and other drugs.
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Gardiner woman arrested on drug trafficking charges in Swanville
Taylor Andrews was among five arrested for trafficking heroin and cocaine; the others were three people from New York and Christopher King, of Swanville.
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Two New Yorkers, two local residents arrested in Gardiner drug raid
A judge said the amount of drugs and money found has ‘all the earmarks of a major drug-trafficking operation.’
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If Patrick Dempsey is asking you for money online … it’s not Patrick Dempsey
The actor tweeted Monday that someone is impersonating him online asking for money, and asked fans to report the scam to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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Man who allegedly stole Dexter police cruiser indicted on a dozen charges
Tyler Tibbetts, 23, of LaGrange, could face more than 10 years in prison if convicted on the most serious charges.
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Watchdog committee reviews options for reforms in Maine’s child protection system
Lawmakers will consider better training standards for people who are mandated to report suspected child abuse, as well as more access to school attendance and other records for human services caseworkers.
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Oxford County deputy terminated after probe of alleged firearms accident
Stephen Witham’s firing is the latest setback for the sheriff’s office, after its leader resigned in December amid allegations of sexual misconduct and who is now being investigated by the FBI.
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ACLU sues after Maine jail system denies inmate access to medication for opioid addiction
The suit was filed on behalf of a Caribou man who has been in recovery for five years and uses Suboxone, a medication used for long-term treatment of opioid use disorder.