6 days ago

2 murderers appeal their cases before Maine’s high court

The man who killed his ex-girlfriend then led authorities on Maine’s longest manhunt and a murderer who left two dead and others wounded after a two-county rampage have asked the state’s high court to reconsider their cases.

2 weeks ago

Houlton Police Log — August 2018

The Houlton Police Department responded to the following incidents through September.

2 weeks ago

Police arrest Houlton man for allegedly discharging firearm

A 49-year-old Houlton man was arrested Tuesday evening after allegedly firing a gun during a disturbance at a Court Street residence.

1 month ago

Supreme Court rejects appeal of Houlton man in double homicide

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has rejected the appeal of a Houlton man convicted of murdering an Oakfield couple and then setting their home on fire nearly five years ago.

1 month ago

Caribou Police charge three drivers with criminal speeding in one morning

Local police charged three female drivers in Caribou with criminal speeding Thursday morning, according to a release posted online.

1 month ago

Drug charges dominate grand jury indictments in County

A former Biddeford man who spent five years in prison for dealing heroin and cocaine has been indicted by the Aroostook County grand jury for more alleged drug crimes.

1 month ago

Houlton police accuse Bangor man of stealing Public Works truck

A Saturday evening joyride in one of the town’s Public Works Department vehicles resulted in charges of theft and drug possession for a Bangor man.

1 month ago

Houlton Police Log — August 2018

The Houlton Police Department responded to the following incidents through August, 2018.

2 months ago

Police charge Caribou man with burglary

Caribou police arrested Jonathan Emmert-Keenan, 21, of Caribou Sunday and charged him with burglary, criminal trespass, and refusal to submit to arrest or detention.

2 months ago

Fort Fairfield police seek help in theft of livestock fencing

The Fort Fairfield Police Department is seeking the public's help in tracking down the culprit behind the theft of livestock fencing at an Amish farm in Fort Fairfield.

2 months ago

Second suspect in theft of multiple vehicles over two counties arrested in Presque Isle

The second of two suspects accused of stealing a tractor trailer and other motor vehicles in Down East and northern Maine was arrested Friday at an apartment in Presque Isle.

2 months ago

Houlton man sentenced to nearly 3 years on weapons charges

A federal judge Wednesday sentenced a Houlton man to nearly three years in prison on weapons charges.

2 months ago

Presque Isle police seek help finding suspect who fled from officers

Local police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man they say fled from officers on his ATV a week ago and is wanted in connection with a domestic violence incident.

2 months ago

Houlton Sector Border Patrol arrests illegal alien in Calais

On Tuesday, July 10, Houlton Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Calais Station in Washington County arrested a Mexican national after he illegally entered the United States from Canada.

3 months ago

Fort Kent Criminal Docket (March 2018)

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

3 months ago

Houlton Criminal Docket (March 2018)

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Houlton Courthouse during the month of March.

3 months ago

Caribou Criminal Docket (March 2018)

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse during the month of March.

3 months ago

Houlton Police Log — July 2018

An arrest or summons does not constitute a finding of guilt. An individual charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at criminal proceedings.