State Police Searching for Woman Missing for Six Months

SKOWHEGAN, Maine (WGAN)  State Police and the Maine Warden Service today joined Skowhegan Police in looking for a woman who has been missing for six months.

Police Investigate Robberies in Penobscot County

The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a pair of robberies that took place on Saturday.

Lawyer Wants Man’s Statements About Wife’s Death Suppressed

The attorney, Stephen Smith, argued Monday that 34-year-old Luc Tieman was technically in police custody when he told officers he had seen his wife overdose.

Maine Teen Arrested at Gunpoint After String of Burglaries

Maine State Police say a 17-year-old is under arrest after breaking into several summer homes.

Police, Federal Officials Mull Drone Patrol for Railroads

The Portland Press Herald reports it would be the first police department in the state to use drones to monitor potential crime.

Former Officer Won’t Serve Time for Police Academy Shooting

Twenty-five-year-old Matthew Benger was placed on deferred disposition for a year and will be allowed to withdraw that plea if he meets certain conditions.

Man to Serve Year in Jail for Unlicensed Bitcoin Operation

41-year-old Sal Mansy was sentenced Monday following an investigation conducted by offices of the U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations in Michigan and Maine.

Woman Admits to Home Invasion That Scared Woman to Death

Belfast officials say 37-year-old Tara Shibles pleaded guilty in a deal with the state for a 10-month jail sentence.

Scientists: Maine Coast Could See More Great White Sharks

University of New England marine scientist James Sulikowski says tracking devices discovered a different great white about 1.5 miles off Old Orchard Beach in September of this year.

Maine Man Wanted on Multiple Charges Found in Bethel

BETHEL, Maine (WGAN)  A Maine man is facing multiple charges after speeding away from a traffic stop.