AUGUSTA — Timothy S. Danforth of Jay will spend six years in prison for fatally shooting Michael Reis in June 2016 in a dispute over a $200 marijuana debt, a judge ruled Wednesday. The sentence for the 26-year-old former Wilton man was imposed Wednesday at the Capital Judicial Center. Reis, 24, of New Sharon, was […]
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Former Wilton man to be retried on murder charge
FARMINGTON — A former Wilton man accused of fatally shooting a New Sharon man June 1, 2016, in Wilton will be retried on a murder charge in April at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta. Justice William Stokes declared a mistrial Oct. 2, 2017, after a Franklin County jury was unable to reach a unanimous […]
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No verdict in Wilton murder trial
FARMINGTON — A jury deliberated more than four hours Friday before recessing for the weekend without a verdict in the Timothy Danforth murder trial. Jurors will reconvene Monday morning. Danforth, 25, of Farmington, formerly of Wilton, is accused of shooting Michael Reis, 24, of New Sharon three times with a shotgun on June 1, 2016. […]
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Wilton murder case going to jury Friday
Timothy Danforth, left, talks with his co-counsel, Jeffrey Wilson, prior to the start of Danforth’s murder trial in Franklin County Superior Court on Monday. FARMINGTON — Murder defendant Timothy Danforth chose not to take the stand Thursday on the fourth day of his trial. After the state rested its case against Danforth, defense attorney […]
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Fatal shot penetrated right chest area of New Sharon man
FARMINGTON — The state’s chief medical examiner testified Wednesday that the gunshot that caused the death of a New Sharon man entered the crest of his shoulder in a downward motion at about a 45-degree angle. The three wounds to Michael Reis were caused by a shotgun, Dr. Mark Flomenbaum told a jury on the […]
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Former Wilton man's murder trial begins
FARMINGTON — A bag of marijuana and a “war of texts” began a chain of events that led to the shooting death of a New Sharon man June 1, 2016. The murder trial of Timothy Danforth, 25, of Farmington, formerly of Wilton, got underway Monday with opening statements to the jury. The jury also visited […]
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Jury selection, trial scheduled in Wilton murder case
FARMINGTON – A former Wilton man accused of fatally shooting a New Sharon man June 1, 2016, in Wilton is scheduled to select a jury Sept. 8 for a trial scheduled in late September, according to court documents. Timothy Danforth, 25, now of Farmington, is accused of shooting to death Michael Reis, 24, outside Danforth’s […]
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Franklin County justice lowers bail for Wilton murder suspect
FARMINGTON — A Franklin County justice Wednesday reduced bail to $80,000 worth of real estate for a Wilton man accused of shooting to death a New Sharon man on June 1 in Wilton. Defense attorneys Sarah Glynn and Jeffrey Wilson filed a motion to amend the bail for 25-year-old Timothy Danforth. He was indicted Aug. […]
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Wilton murder suspect’s bail $150,000 cash
FARMINGTON — A Franklin County justice handed down his written decision Thursday to set $150,000 cash bail for a Wilton man accused of shooting to death a New Sharon man June 1 in Wilton. In addition, Timothy Danforth, 24, must enter into a Maine Pre-Trial Services Contract, according to Justice William Stokes’ decision. Danforth was […]
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Bail hearing set for Wilton man accused of killing New Sharon man
FARMINGTON — A bail hearing will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, at Franklin County Superior Court for a Wilton man accused of fatally shooting a New Sharon man on June 1. Timothy Danforth, 24, pleaded not guilty Aug. 19 to a charge of intentional or knowing murder of Michael Reis, 24, outside of […]