Christopher C. Cates, 48, of Bingham, who is a lifetime registered sexual offender, was indicted earlier this month on charges he sexually assaulted multiple children and later attempted to interfere in the investigation into his conduct following his arrest.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Local man ordered to pay restitution for Hallowell, Farmingdale burglary spree
An antique gramophone worth between $5,000 and $7,500, and $5,000 worth of coins were stolen from local businesses last year.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Winslow man, 22, identified by police as victim in fatal Waterville shooting
An autopsy performed Tuesday found that Justin Iraola died from multiple gunshot wounds, police said.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Bangor police investigating death of child
Bangor police said that the child arrived at the hospital on Sunday morning and died that night.
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Police: One killed in shooting outside Waterville house
The Maine State Police said they were assisting the Waterville Police Department in investigating the fatal shooting Monday morning on South Grove Street.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Police: Multiple gunshots fired at apartment on Pine Street in Lewiston
No one was injured when shots were fired early Sunday at an apartment at 189 Pine St., police said. Officers were still searching Sunday afternoon for the shooter, who reportedly fled in a vehicle.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
A rapidly changing landscape for first responders leaves many firefighters, EMTs unprotected
With most of Maine’s fire departments and emergency medical services responding to potentially violent situations, many of Maine’s non-law enforcement first responders are investing in ballistic personal protective equipment. Many of those who aren’t investing in the equipment would like to.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Chelsea man arrested after police find stolen motorcycle, snowmobiles on property
Richard A. Dumond, 30, of Chelsea, was arrested after police found drugs, guns and stolen vehicles on his property.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
New Sharon man found guilty of sexually abusing young girl at his former farm in Chesterville
Sentencing for Raymond Buck, 75, is expected in about 60 days.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Minot man gets $1 million bail in shooting of sheriff’s deputy
Deputies respond to disturbance in Minot on Valentine’s Day, discovering a home on fire and a man with a gun.