11 months ago
Domestic violence homicides on the rise in Aroostook County
There were eight domestic violence related deaths in the County from 2019 to 2023. In the prior five years, there was one, according to Maine State Police records.
Police/Crime/Courts
11 months ago
Presque Isle names Hayes new police chief
Deputy Police Chief Chris Hayes has been promoted to police chief and will officially assume his new job title after an announcement at the next City Council meeting on Feb. 7.
11 months ago
Fort Fairfield man pleads not guilty in infant son’s death
Stanley Hazell, 24, was indicted on one count of manslaughter following a year-long investigation by Maine State Police. If convicted, Hazell could face up to 30 years in jail and a $50,000 fine.
11 months ago
Caribou woman charged with murder changes plea to insanity defense
Susan Kochanowski, 35, was arrested last March and charged with depraved indifference murder and knowingly or intentionally starting the fire at 7 Water St. in Caribou that resulted in the death of 30-year-old Jason Donahue, with whom she lived.
11 months ago
A small town brings major crime concerns to the Maine State Police
There is no easy solution in an area handled by four or fewer troopers amid staffing shortages.
11 months ago
Domestic abuse homicide panel calls for police to improve welfare checks
A state panel that has been monitoring domestic abuse homicides for more than two decades found that when police conduct a welfare check a victim may be left at risk if the officer does not take stock of all individuals present in the home.
11 months ago
Grand jury indicts accused Madawaska church vandal
The Aroostook County grand jury handed up 68 indictments for November, including a man accused of causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage to Madawaska’s St. Thomas Aquinas Church.
11 months ago
Another female police officer breaks barriers in The County
The Presque Isle Police Department is making history while also doubling its ability to handle crisis and abuse cases.
11 months ago
Maine State Police commander to address Patten’s safety concerns on Wednesday
A Maine State Police commander will address Patten residents’ safety concerns and offer information on ways to better protect their homes and families on Wednesday.
12 months ago
Grand Jury indicts driver in fatal Presque Isle crash for manslaughter
William Ofria, 49, of Cape Coral, Florida, was indicted for manslaughter, aggravated criminal operating under the influence, driving to endanger, criminal OUI, cruelty to animals and violating conditions of release.
