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Bail set for Carthage father, son in heroin case

FARMINGTON — A District Court judge set bail Friday for a father and son from Carthage accused of heroin trafficking at $8,000 cash and $15,000 cash, respectively. Assistant District Attorney Joshua Robbins told the court that evidence led to a search warrant for two Carthage residences, where it appeared a large volume of heroin was […]

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Lewiston man’s bail set in Jay home invasion case

FARMINGTON — District Court Judge Susan Oram set $25,000 cash bail Wednesday for a Lewiston man accused of being involved in a June 28 home invasion at a 75-year-old man’s home in Jay. The complaint filed by the district attorney’s office against Daniel Leet, 33, charges him with felony charges of robbery, burglary and theft […]

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Get out of jail free? Auburn senator suggests low-profile suspects pay no bail

AUGUSTA — Eliminating cash bail would dramatically reduce the number of inmates in Maine jails and dramatically lower taxpayer costs, according to state Sen. Eric Brakey, R-Auburn. Brakey said Thursday he intends to introduce legislation that would do away with bail in Maine and replace it with a system that screens those charged with crimes […]

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Wales hunter faces possible bail revocation

AUBURN — A Wales man awaiting trial on a manslaughter charge is being held without bail pending a hearing on accusations that he drank alcohol and shot guns in violation of bail conditions. Christopher Austin, 43, is facing charges of manslaughter and discharging a firearm near a dwelling, stemming from a hunting accident on Nov. […]

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Auburn man decides against guilty plea

AUBURN — A city man who police say tried to strangle his girlfriend with an electrical cord was expected to plead guilty Friday to related charges but apparently changed his mind. Mack Williams Jr., 31, of 712 Washington St. North was indicted on charges of attempted murder and two counts each of aggravated assault and […]

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Two men charged with late-night burglary in Auburn

AUBURN — Police said two local men were arrested overnight Wednesday and charged with breaking into a home on Reginald Street. Nicholas Sands, 34, and David Giasson, 38, were each charged with felony burglary and criminal mischief, a misdemeanor, police Deputy Chief Jason Moen said in a news release. According to police, the homeowner was […]

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Poland man says stabbing was self-defense

LEWISTON — A Poland man accused of stabbing his uncle remained in jail Monday in lieu of $40,000 after appearing in court and claiming he acted in self-defense. Phillip Audet, 29, was in 8th District Court Monday afternoon. He was arrested Sunday evening and charged with elevated aggravated assault and violating condition of release. He […]