Police Detective Scott Duff acted in ‘self-defense’ by firing at Frank Foss Jr. twice after Foss did not surrender to police and pointed a gun at Duff, according to the Office of the Maine Attorney General report.
Maine Crime
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Litchfield man indicted on charges he kidnapped, assaulted woman in Chelsea
Joshua L. Tilley, 40, allegedly approached the woman while she was sleeping in a trailer, called her names and threatened to kill her if she made noise, according to an affidavit.
Skowhegan police’s new dog, Reece, sniffs out drugs during traffic stop
Benjamin Bourassa, 40, of Winslow, was arrested Friday after police say they found approximately 70 grams of cocaine in his vehicle during a traffic stop.
Man charged with murder in Waterville slaying due back in Maine next month
Spridal Hubiak, accused of killing Angela Bragg, 52, of Waterville, is expected to return to Maine from Missouri the second week of February.
Sheriff: Madison man arrested on charges of sexually assaulting 2 minors
Police allege that Justin Daigle, 29, of Madison, sexually assaulted two victims under the age 16.
Police: Skowhegan man arrested on drug-dealing charges following traffic stop
Jason Cole, 45, of Skowhegan, was found with 59.2 grams of fentanyl, 7.7 grams of methamphetamine, and almost $4,000 in suspected drug proceeds after officers stopped him driving with a revoked license.
New Sharon man accused of sexually assaulting a woman
A justice set Joey P. Savage’s bail at $10,000 and revoked bail on prior charge of domestic violence assault, so he is essentially held without bail.
Police: Clinton woman charged with setting fire to apartment over landlord dispute
Jamie Perry, 30, was arrested on a Class A charge of arson and taken to the Kennebec County Correctional Facility in Augusta. She was later released on $500 bail.
Wayne man, 29, arrested for allegedly sexually exploiting 14-year-old girl
William C. Smith was arrested Wednesday after allegedly messaging and threatening a Maranacook Community High School student.
Former guardsman found guilty of sexually abusing child in West Gardiner
A jury convicted Aaron C. Engroff, 34, of Holden, of three charges related to the abuse of a 9- or 10-year old girl.