5 years ago
Easton man sentenced to 10 years for having child pornography
An Easton man was sentenced Friday in U.S. District Court to 10 years in federal prison on child pornography charges, according to the U.S. attorney’s office.
Police/Crime/Courts
5 years ago
Bridgewater man died from gunshot wound to chest
HOULTON, Maine — A Bridgewater man died from a gunshot wound to the chest after his stepson allegedly came to his home in the evening hours and fired multiple gunshots at him, according to testimony on the second day of the murder trial of James Peaslee.
5 years ago
House security system captured Bridgewater killing
James Peaslee of Easton is on trial before a jury in Aroostook County Superior Court in Houlton on charges of murder and using a firearm to intentionally or knowingly cause the death of his stepfather.
5 years ago
Maine State Police Troop F Report, May 13-26, 2019
The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to 117 calls for service during the period of May 13-26, including the following.
5 years ago
Easton man accused of murder to be tried next week
Jury selection in the trial of an Easton man accused of killing his 79-year-old stepfather will begin on Thursday.
5 years ago
Maine’s court upholds life sentences for killer convicted in 2015 rampage
In addition to shooting five people and assaulting a sixth, Lord also set fire to a barn, stole firearms from a Silver Ridge Township home and beat a man there after tying him to a chair.
5 years ago
Presque Isle Police calls in Border Patrol, Maine Wardens for possible hostage situation
Some residents said they believed the incident to be a police standoff at first, after allegedly hearing gunshots fired.
5 years ago
Maine State Police Troop F Report, May 6-12, 2019
The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to 141 calls for service during the period of May 6-12, including the following.
5 years ago
State police seeks help with Danforth burglaries
Maine State Police Troop J in Washington County is seeking the public’s help with a burglary that occurred in Danforth.
5 years ago
Presque Isle police advise public to keep vehicles locked in light of recent burglaries
After a recent stint of small-scale car burglaries, the Presque Isle Police Department is encouraging members of the public to protect items in their vehicles against potential theft.
