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Brunswick man's attempted murder trial to begin

AUGUSTA — A man accused of attempting to murder a sheriff’s deputy in Belgrade last year in a shoot-out that left a homeowner dead goes to trial Monday. Scott A. Bubar, 41, of Brunswick, was indicted on charges of aggravated attempted murder of Sgt. Jacob Pierce and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, both of which allegedly […]

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Posted inLewiston-Auburn

Mass. man denies attempted murder in stabbing

AUBURN — A man charged with attempted murder in a January stabbing pleaded not guilty to that and related charges earlier this week. Cory Hayden, 30, of Massachusetts pleaded not guilty Thursday in Androscoggin County Superior Court to attempted murder, a Class A felony, punishable by up to 30 years in prison. That charge stems […]

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Freeport man charged with trying to murder his parents

Police charged a 34-year-old Freeport man Tuesday with the attempted murder of his parents following an assault that may have been the result of a schizophrenic episode. Garrett M. White was ordered held on $10,000 bail and will undergo a mental evaluation to determine whether he is competent to stand trial. He is charged with […]

Posted inLewiston-Auburn, sj-web

Lewiston man charged in January attack

AUBURN — A former Lewiston man was indicted this week, charged with attempted murder for an alleged ambush attack in January that left an Auburn man with multiple stab wounds. Corey Hayden, 30, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, was indicted on the attempted murder charge along with charges of aggravated assault and falsifying evidence. Hayden has […]

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Self-described 'gang-banger' denies shooting and drug charges

AUBURN — A self-described “gang-banger” who told police he shot at a motorist from a rival gang who “disrespected” him denied related charges, including attempted murder, on Wednesday. Jauston Sanders, 24, of 195 Lincoln St., Lewiston, pleaded not guilty to three related felonies at his arraignment in Androscoggin County Superior Court. In addition to attempted […]

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Auburn teen denies attempted murder charge

LEWISTON — A 14-year-old Auburn boy denied in court Thursday that he tried to kill his neighbor with a hammer and a hatchet this week. Brendan Conroy of Auburn appeared in 8th District Court, his hands cuffed and his ankles shackled. He wore a gray sweatshirt and dark blue pants. He bowed his head of […]

Posted inFranklin

Carthage man indicted on attempted murder charge

FARMINGTON — A Franklin County grand jury Thursday indicted a Carthage man accused of attempting to murder his 44-year-old girlfriend Nov. 1, 2015, in Carthage. Bennie T. Bowie II, 47, is accused of cutting his girlfriend’s throat with a knife, punching her in the face and repeatedly slamming her head on the dashboard of his […]

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Judge lowers bail for Carthage man accused of attempted murder

FARMINGTON — A Franklin County judge lowered bail on Wednesday for a Carthage man accused of attempted murder from $250,000 cash to $25,000 cash or $100,000 in real estate. Bowie’s attorney, Thomas Carey, reserved the right Wednesday to revisit bail if necessary in the future. Bennie Bowie Jr., 47, is accused of cutting his 44-year-old […]