News

Lewiston man accused of shooting, killing his girlfriend pleads not guilty

Lewiston man accused of shooting, killing his girlfriend pleads not guilty

Photo: clipart.com


A Lewiston man accused in the shooting death of his girlfriend last Dec. has pleaded not guilty to murder.

According to CBS 13, Eddie Massie, 40, entered his plea virtually Tuesday.

He’s accused of killing 25-year-old Lacresha Howard of Lewiston.

Her body was discovered in the hallway of an apartment building on Pierce Street.

Police said she suffered a single gunshot wound to the back of the head.

Neighbors told police that they could hear the two arguing before the shot was fired.

If convicted, Massie faces 25 years to life in prison.

Latest Headlines

5 hours ago in Local

Portland Passes $19.00 Minimum Wage by Wide Margin

Almost 63 percent of Portland voters cast a ballot to increase Portland's minimum wage.

5 hours ago in Local

Maine Voters Pass Gun Law, Reject Voter ID by Wide Margins

A sweep by Democrats across the country in Tuesday's election has carried over into ballot measures in Maine.

12 hours ago in Local

Human Remains Found in Aroostook County

State police confirmed Tuesday that a Blaine resident discovered the remains last Thursday.

12 hours ago in Local

Police Break Up Argument at Maine Polling Place Over Transgender Athletes

The election warden called police after a argument broke out.

13 hours ago in Local

Red Flag Law, voter ID measure appear on Maine ballot this Election Day

Voters in Maine headed to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on two major questions on the state ballot.