News

Man arrested after deadly hit-and-run in Sabattus

Man arrested after deadly hit-and-run in Sabattus

Photo: clipart.com


SABATTUS, Maine (AP) Police have arrested a suspect in a weekend hit-and-run that killed a 28-year-old woman in Sabattus, Maine.

A home security system captured an image of a black pickup truck that police believe struck Renata Schalk of Sabattus and drove away early Sunday evening , police said. A police officer performed first aid, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Portland Press Herald reports that police arrested 37-year-old David Veinott of Bowdoinham Monday afternoon. He was charged with leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death.

He posted bail later that day at the Androscoggin Count Jail, officials said.

Latest Headlines

2 hours ago in Local

Head-on crash on Route 1 in Saco leaves motorcyclist dead

Fresh

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Route 1 in Saco Friday morning.

8 hours ago in Local

Turner Man Arrested in Connection to Lewiston Shooting

According to Lewiston police, they responded to reports of a shooting Thursday afternoon at 235 Bartlett Street. No injuries were reported. 

19 hours ago in Local

Collins Breaks with Republicans to Vote to Shut Down Iran War

She joined GOP Kentucky Senator Rand Paul to back the measure

20 hours ago in Local

No Injuries, Schools Secure After Shots Fired in Lewiston

The Lewiston School Superintendent said that police had informed them of the shooting.

20 hours ago in Local

Maine Boy Dies After Being Pulled from South Carolina Hotel Pool

Police in South Carolina are still investigating