2 months ago
Houlton man indicted for manslaughter in crash that killed 2
The Aroostook County grand jury handed up 19 indictments for January 2026.
Police/Crime/Courts
2 months ago
2 more Houlton police officers take jobs with Aroostook sheriff
In the past eight months, four Houlton officers have resigned to take on higher paying roles with the sheriff.
2 months ago
Massachusetts man is challenging Aroostook murder conviction
Originally found guilty by an Aroostook County jury in the 2016 death of an Oakfield man during a cannabis deal, he was sentenced to 35 years in prison.
2 months ago
Aroostook’s long-awaited drug court is finally underway
Until this week’s announcement, recovery behind bars was the only option for people in northern Maine.
2 months ago
High court rules woman suffered emotional distress from cousin’s sexual behavior
Maine’s highest court on Tuesday upheld an emotional distress claim against a St. John Valley man.
3 months ago
Aroostook man sues police for excessive force
He claims police officers, the police chief and the city are responsible for injuries he received in June 2024.
3 months ago
Mock mass casualty incident builds capacity and relationships
CARIBOU, Maine – The sounds of children screaming out in pain, their dazed voices sounding confused as adults rushed around to assess the situation, greeted first responders as they arrived on scene at Caribou High School. A school bus full of kids had just been involved in a car accident with two cars, with an […]
3 months ago
Presque Isle man pleads guilty to child sex crimes
The FBI arrested Maile last May for attempted sex trafficking, following an earlier investigation at his Presque Isle home.
3 months ago
Police arrest Aroostook man who allegedly threatened people with a hammer
Madawaska police have arrested a man who was reported to be threatening his neighbors with a hammer. Jacob Brewer, 46, of Madawaska was arrested Tuesday night on charges of criminal threatening, disorderly conduct and refusing to submit to arrest, Police Chief Jamie Pelletier said in a release. Police were called to 11th Avenue the night […]
3 months ago
Woodland man arrested after allegedly pointing gun at sheriff’s deputy
The arrest came four days after his alleged confrontation with police as the sheriff’s office awaited a warrant.
