Police/Crime/Courts

7 years ago

Washburn meth, heroin bust under investigation

A traffic stop in Washburn in April led to two individuals being charged with methamphetamine and heroin possession, in a case that remains under investigation, according to the Washburn Police Department.

7 years ago

Peaslee snaps at witness in court

The state rested its case Monday afternoon against an Easton man who is accused of killing his stepfather after an outburst from the accused delayed the trial for more than a half hour.

7 years ago

Bridgewater man died from gunshot wound to chest

HOULTON, Maine — A Bridgewater man died from a gunshot wound to the chest after his stepson allegedly came to his home in the evening hours and fired multiple gunshots at him, according to testimony on the second day of the murder trial of James Peaslee.

7 years ago

House security system captured Bridgewater killing

James Peaslee of Easton is on trial before a jury in Aroostook County Superior Court in Houlton on charges of murder and using a firearm to intentionally or knowingly cause the death of his stepfather.