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Van Buren PD seeking man who fled on foot

Van Buren police are searching for a man in connection with a domestic case, after the man fled on foot June 13.

Soldier Pond man will be resentenced but sex case appeal fails

A Soldier Pond man’s conviction on several sex charges was affirmed by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, but justices also ruled on Tuesday that he must be resentenced for the crimes.

Fort Kent Criminal Docket, February 2019

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal docket at the Fort Kent Courthouse during the month of February.

Peaslee found guilty of murdering stepfather

An Easton man accused of killing his stepfather was found guilty of murder and using a firearm to intentionally or knowingly cause the death of another in Aroostook County Superior Court in Houlton late Tuesday afternoon.

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.

Law Court affirms decision in case involving Madawaska man

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed a decision made in a case where a Madawaska man was found guilty of plowing over a portion of gravel road in a dispute with Frenchville town officials.

Police searching for man who allegedly shot employee at New Brunswick warehouse

Police described the suspect, who they warn is very likely still armed, as an English speaking Caucasian man, approximately 30 years old, with a dark complexion, short hair and a mustache.

2 St. John Valley men accused of meth trafficking

Two St. John Valley men are facing drug trafficking charges following a Saturday morning traffic stop in Fort Kent.

Fire department receives grant for safety equipment

Frenchville fire officials announced Thursday that the department received a Safety Enhancement Grant presented through the Maine Municipal Association Workers Compensation Fund.

Attorneys to appeal manslaughter verdict against Limary in beating death case

Attorneys for a Presque Isle man found guilty on charges of manslaughter and aggravated assault last week said that they plan to appeal the judgment against their client.

Dog alerts family to early morning fire in Fort Kent

A Fort Kent dog awoke her family early Sunday morning to alert them that their garage was on fire.

Homicide victim’s sister calls for increased awareness of mental illness

The sister of homicide victim Daren Charette is calling for increased awareness of mental illness issues after a grand jury decided not to indict a Fort Kent man in connection with her brother’s death.

Medical examiners differ in testimony regarding death of Caribou man

Family members of a Caribou man who died in 2017 following injuries suffered in a physical confrontation that began as a verbal spat on Facebook grimaced, lowered their heads and cried quietly Thursday as autopsy photos were displayed in court.

Police: Manslaughter defendant admitted kicking Caribou fight victim in face

A Caribou police sergeant testified Wednesday that a Presque Isle man accused of manslaughter admitted to police that he kicked the victim in the face during a fight in October 2017. Prosecutors allege the blow led to the Caribou man’s death 18 days later.

Prosecutors: Defendant kicked victim in face, leading to his death

A brief verbal fight on Facebook escalated into a physical confrontation in a Caribou parking lot last year that ultimately led to the death of a local man, prosecutors said Monday during opening arguments in a manslaughter trial.

Caribou man indicted on charges related to pharmacy robbery

An Aroostook County Grand Jury indicted a Caribou man this month on charges related to a robbery at a local pharmacy.

Stockholm man indicted on multiple charges after incident

A Stockholm man was indicted by the Aroostook County grand jury this month for several domestic violence related and drug charges.

Police arrest Eagle Lake man on gun charge

Police arrested an Eagle Lake man on Friday, May 10 after he allegedly fired off a handgun during an argument at a Wallagrass home.

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