The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, would allow those charged with Class E misdemeanors like drinking in public to be released from jail without posting cash bail.
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Maine Legislature considers bill to expunge some convictions from public records
The measure would largely apply to nonviolent and low-level felonies and would exclude any crimes against a child or person over age 65.
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Massachusetts man convicted of sexual abuse of child to remain in custody
FARMINGTON — A Massachusetts man convicted in June of sexually abusing a 7-year-old girl in 2014 will remain held without bail pending a hearing on a motion for a new trial. Justice Robert Mullen said Wednesday that he reserved the right to reconsider his decision following review of a forensic evaluation. A Franklin County jury […]
Posted inOxford Hills
Norway woman charged with attempting to rob store with finger
WEST PARIS – Bail was set at $1,000 cash for a Norway woman who attempted to rob a gas station convenience store by hiding her finger under her shirt. Paige Tuttle, 26, was arrested Friday on a felony robbery charge punishable by up to 10 years in prison. According to an affidavit written by Lt. […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills
Bail set at $50,000 cash for Buckfield suspect in standoff
PARIS — Bail was set at $50,000 cash Monday afternoon at 8th District Court for a Buckfield man charged after a standoff Thursday night and leading police on a chase through the woods of Buckfield and Sumner. Jason Merriam, 36, was arrested noon Friday, Nov. 3, on charges of felony domestic violence terrorizing, and misdemeanor […]
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Bail set at $25,000 cash for Paris man charged with trafficking heroin
PARIS — Bail was set at $25,000 cash, or $1,000 with participation in a bed-to-bed inpatient treatment program, for a Paris man arrested Friday on a charge of trafficking in heroin and tampering with evidence. According to the Oxford County Jail, Norman Hightower, 35, remained in jail Tuesday afternoon after his initial appearance at 11th […]
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Rumford drug suspects arraigned, moved to Wiscasset jail
RUMFORD — A Rumford couple charged with drug trafficking have been transferred to Two Bridges Jail in Wiscasset after being arraignment in Rumford District Court, an Oxford County corrections officer said Tuesday. Randy Aron, 40, and Jessica Pare, 40, each pleaded not guilty to Class A aggravated trafficking of cocaine base and violating conditions of […]
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Bail set for six men arrested in Mexico drug bust
RUMFORD — Six men arrested Friday morning on aggravated drug trafficking charges remained at the Oxford County Jail on Monday afternoon on bail ranging from $250 to $20,000 cash. According to the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, those arrested were: • Jerry Philogene, 26, of Boston, Massachusetts, on two counts of aggravated trafficking in heroin and […]
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Bail set at $10,000 cash for Otisfield man who led police on chase
PARIS — Bail was set at $10,000 cash Friday afternoon for an Otisfield man charged after a police chase in Oxford, crashing his truck and fleeing. Cody Niemi, 23, was arrested at his home on Bean Road Wednesday and charged with driving to endanger, attempting to elude an officer, operating after suspension, and a probation violation, […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills
Bail set for 7 suspects in River Valley drug bust
PARIS — Three men and four women from Rumford, Mexico and Lewiston charged with drug trafficking in the River Valley made their initial appearance in South Paris District Court on Friday. They were held at the Oxford County Jail on Friday on bail ranging from $500 to $10,000 cash. Officers with the Rumford and Mexico police […]