Dechaine was denied a request for a new trial based on new DNA evidence after spending 36 years in prison for the murder of 12-year-old Sarah Cherry.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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What the Lewiston shooter’s brain injury can tell us about blast exposure in the military
Experts say the gunman’s brain tissue points to traumatic injury ‘likely’ caused by blasts in the line of duty; the Army disagrees but is taking steps to limit exposure.
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Meet the man helping Maine’s illegal weed growers get licenses
‘I would not smoke my clients’ stuff,’ said the Brooklyn man helping Chinese immigrants become caregivers, adding that he hopes to improve their practices.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Deadly force review panel issues report on 2023 shooting in Chelsea
Frank Foss Jr., 28, of Dresden fatally shot himself in the head July 23, 2023, after being shot in the stomach by a Maine State Police detective, the panel said.
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Maine police shooting review panel says agencies need to call for backup more often
The 11-member deadly force review panel examined 8 police shootings in 2024 and is recommending agencies work on preventing harm.
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Skowhegan traffic stop leads to drug trafficking arrest
Police say they found 37.3 grams of fentanyl in the vehicle, which officers had stopped outside George’s Banana Stand.
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Augusta man sentenced to 17 years in prison on federal drug, gun charges
Ryan Partridge, 35, was arrested during a 2023 traffic stop in Augusta.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime
No identification yet of human remains found in Lewiston bog Saturday
The state spokeswoman said it’s not known how long identification of the remains will take.
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Bill would allow some Maine teens facing adult charges to stay in youth detention
The legislation would allow the Department of Corrections to keep certain residents who are over 18 at Long Creek Youth Development Center so they could continue to receive behavioral health services.
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Central Maine arrest log: Jan. 18-24
Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Jan. 18-24, 2024.