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Chesterville man accused of sexually assaulting woman

CHESTERVILLE — A local man is accused of sexually assaulting a woman following an investigation, Franklin County Lt. David St. Laurent said in a release. Roy Simoneau, 32, was arrested Friday on a felony charge of gross sexual assault, according to the release. A conviction on the charge is punishable by up to 10 years […]

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Strong man accused of sexually abusing minor

FARMINGTON — A Strong man is accused of sexually abusing a girl under age 16 after the girl was reported missing by her mother. The girl told police she had consensual sex with Matthew Abbott, 22, Franklin County Lt. David St. Laurent said Tuesday. The two had known each other for a couple of years. […]

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Chesterville man accused of assaulting family members

CHESTERVILLE — A local man is accused of physically assaulting three family members on Friday, Franklin County Lt. David St. Laurent said. Deputies Andrew Morgan and Kevin Hartley responded to Stinchfield Hill Road for a report of a domestic argument. Joshua J. Brougham, 28, was arrested on three counts of domestic violence assault, St. Laurent […]

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Jay man charged in New Sharon sexual assault case

FARMINGTON — A Jay man was accused of sexually assaulting a female in March 2014 in New Sharon, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said Monday in a release. One of the attacks required medical treatment, he said. Sheriff’s Lt. David St. Laurent and Maine State Police Detective Randall Keaten conducted a joint investigation. They […]

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Kingfield man faces charges in assault case

KINGFIELD — A local man is accused of forcing his way into an apartment on Main Street early Friday morning and physically assaulting a person in the apartment, Franklin County Lt. David St. Laurent said. The Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call at approximately 1:30 a.m. reporting a burglary, criminal mischief and assault, he said. […]