Public Releases Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. 9, Houlton: (207) 532-5400 You should be aware that an attorney of the day is there to serve many people and will not be able to devote a significant amount of time to your matter. Norris R. Frost, 37, of Caribou, operating after license revocation, possession of drugs (2 counts), and violation of conditions of release. Grand Jury A took place from Dec. 6-9, 2021 Acting United States Attorney Clint Johnson today announced the results of the December 2021 Federal Grand Jury A. They will then be asked questions that the judge and attorneys work out in the case. John F. Miller, 19, of Caribou, receiving stolen property. As amended through April 26, 2022. Katelynn M. McLaughlin, 28, of Augusta, aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs (fentanyl powder), and violation of condition of release, Sept. 12, in Augusta. The attorney is free of charge to you and paid for by the Court. Tomisky appealed to the Superior Court, which dismissed the complaint, determining that it failed to state a claim and was an impermissible collateral attack on the permits involved in the previous appeal. Jason A. Ladd, 37, of Augusta, aggravated assault, domestic violence criminal threatening, and two counts of violating condition of release, May 12, 2021, in Gardiner. 1993). This checks on the States ability to charge someone with a crime when a higher-level crime is at issue. reading, and support local, rural journalism, please subscribe. In incidents that took place between Oct. 1, 2021, and Dec. 2, 2021, Simpson allegedly assaulted a woman he lived with in Waterville multiple times, in some instances causing injuries. BANGOR The Penobscot County grand jury has indicted a 40-year-old Bangor man on attempted murder charges. Bacon appeals, arguing that the trial court erred in determining that (1) the parties had completed mediation, which is a statutory prerequisite to a judgment of foreclosure; and (2) Bacon received proper notice of the motion for summary judgment even though the Januszes did not mail a copy of the motion to Bacons address of record. Specifically, she argues that she has been sober for eighteen months, that she has been committed to services to resolve her mental health issues but the Department of Health and Human Services did not provide sufficient reunification services, and that the children have been moved several times since being placed in the Departments care and there is therefore no permanency at stake were she to be given a fair chance to reunify.. A verdict in a criminal case finds the defendant guilty or not guilty. 1106-A(1), between August 22 and December 5, 2019. With a Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. Jacey C. Lyford, 34, of Lakeview Plantation, theft. Fair Elections Portland and fifteen voters (collectively Fair Elections) sought judicial review in the Superior Court. State of Maine et al. Jennifer N. appeals, arguing that the evidence was not sufficient to support a finding of parental unfitness or that termination of her parental rights is in the childrens best interest. Jacob Ingraham, 25, Belfast, aggravated trafficking in drugs (fentanyl) in August 2020 in Knox County. Two former Stockton, California officers were indicted by a grand jury in connection with their alleged beating of a Black teenager at the end of a car chase in 2020, reports NBC News. However, to bring a complaint about felony charges, the State must first obtain an indictment from a grand jury. All rights reserved. Austin Lamont Bing, 26, of Winslow, criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, a knife, criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, a firearm, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, and terrorizing, Oct. 6, in Winslow; and criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, a knife, unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (cocaine), and terrorizing, Oct. 7, in Waterville. In Maine, there are currently two different criminal systems in the Courts, depending on which county you are being prosecuted. Misty Gagnon, 36, of Presque Isle, unauthorized use of property, operating after suspension. Stockton Police Dept. Copyright 2023 Tominsky appeals from both final judgments of the Superior Court, arguing that the ZBA (1) erred in denying his appeal regarding the building permits and (2) violated his due process rights by entering a decision not based on substantial evidence in the record. The woman then fled the area on foot. In the Unified Criminal Docket, the Court uses a trailing docket, in which cases are put in standby mode until it is their turn to be tried. In that case, you will be able to fill out an Indigency Affidavit (Poverty Declaration) and request that the Court grant you counsel. Power of Prevention Substance Abuse Resource Directory: https://www.powerofprevention.org/aroostook-county/, Investigative Records and Record Requests, Troop G Weekly Report - 02/20/2023 - 02/26/2023, Troop G Weekly Report - 02/13/2023 - 02/19/2023, Troop G Weekly Report - 02/06/2023 - 02/12/2023. Once the prosecution has rested its case, the Defense will put on its case. Thomas A. Thomas II., 46, of Belfast, two counts of violation of condition of release, Nov. 24, 2021, in China. If suspension is ordered, the Court will also order you to a period of probation. Timothy Demoura, 24, of Presque Isle, aggravated assault, obstructing the report of a crime. The judge sitting in the dispositional conference is not the judge who will be hearing the actual trial of your case. Typically, Defendants cannot get any record of what happens in the grand jury proceedings under the unified criminal docket. CARIBOU, Maine A 42-year-old Bowdoinham man who created a nine-hour standoff with police in Presque Isle in September, was among 65 indictments handed up for judge review for the month of October by the Aroostook County Grand Jury. After the rebuttal stage, each side will then present closing arguments to the jury, explaining their legal positions and asking the jury to rule in their favor. Gary S. Peters, 51, Cushing, aggravated criminal OUI. If the judge grants this motion, which is extremely rare, you will be found not guilty. ATTENTION: All Grand Jurors need to appear at the Oxford County Superior Court on Thursday, February 16th and Friday, February 17th, 2023 @ 9:00 a.m. 17-A M.R.S. Also indicted by the grand jury were: Megan Acedo, 33, of Augusta,. or 1-800-452-4664 Ext. Suppose you cannot afford an attorney by pleading not guilty at arraignment. Anything less than this requires that the jury acquitted the Defendant. Thank you for reading your 4 free articles this month. The attorney of the day is an attorney from the local area who has been asked by the Court to come and advise people on arraignment day. Gregory D. Moors, 37, of Perham aggravated assault, domestic violence assault, domestic violence criminal threatening, criminal mischief. Defense attorneys spend much of their time with the jury attempting to remind them that they must look past all of the prejudices against the Defendant and force the State to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. If you have any questions, please call 338-3107 Monday through Friday between 8 am and 4 pm. Britteny N. Finley, 32, was charged with multiple offenses following the Oct. 12 incident in which she reportedly refused to stop for police, leading to a seven and a half mile chase that ended when her vehicle went off the road. Jury selection for February has been cancelled. Joshua L. Brown, 37, of Gardiner, robbery, Nov. 10, 2021, in Gardiner. (b) Objections to Grand Jury and to Grand Jurors. Thomas N. Lucier, 41, Rockland, dissemination of sexual explicit materials involving minors, possession of sexually explicit materials, unlawful possession of drugs in January 2021 in Rockland. Partly sunny skies with a slight chance for some isolated morning snow showers are expected today along with breezy northwest winds. AUGUSTA A city man who allegedly assaulted another man with a pistol was indicted on charges of aggravated assault and criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon. A criminal complaint is the formal method by which the State may bring charges against a person. Finley was charged with two counts of eluding police, burglary, four counts of theft, three counts of criminal speeding, two counts of driving to endanger, four counts of violating a condition of release, two counts of operating without a license, two counts of refusing to submit to arrest, receiving stolen property and criminal mischief. David R. Norrie, 46, of Palmyra, two counts of theft by unauthorized taking, Aug. 13, 2021, and Oct. 14, 2021, in Belgrade. If you disagree with the sentence, you may file an Application to allow appeal of the sentence to the Maine Supreme Court. By taking the stand, you are placing yourself before a trained and experienced attorney in the form of the prosecutor who will attempt to get you to contradict yourself. The prosecution will present its case in chief first. See Active Alerts and COVID-19 Response, Home Courts Supreme Judicial Court Supreme Judicial Court Calendar. In this case, the Defense would rest, and each side would present closing arguments, after which the Jury would decide the case. The grand jury handed up indictments Wednesday, charging 30 people with 86 counts. He allegedly held the girl down with his foot on her back and struck her at least seven times with a belt, then lifted her up, off the ground, with his hands around her neck, according to an affidavit filed by Luis Rodriguez, a Waterville Police officer. Footman appeals, arguing that his right under the Maine and United States Constitutions to a trial by a jury representative of the community was violated and that the trial court erred in denying his motion to subpoena the grand jurors. Thank you. Robert A. Potter, 36, of Augusta, unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (fentanyl powder), unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (fentanyl powder), and operating after suspension, Aug. 1, 2021, in Augusta. Diego J. Martinez, 30, of Charleston, aggravated trafficking in scheduled drug (methamphetamine), possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, violation of condition of release, operating after suspension and leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage, May 15, in Litchfield. On November 18, 2021 a Grand Jury in Aroostook County indicted Melissa Carney 36 YOA of Presque Isle for Aggravated Trafficking Scheduled Drugs-Resulting in Death, a Class A crime in relation to the mans death. Many do it as a service to the community or the Court. In part, Maines criminal process is designed to facilitate plea deals between the State and the Defendant. Voelker further argues that the Probate Court abused its discretion by denying her motion for findings, to amend the judgment, and for a new trial. Sentencing is a separate hearing in most cases. Tragically, in recent weeks, drug related overdoses and deaths have been on a sharp increase with Troopers responding to assist on medical calls throughout the County or responding to conduct investigations in the unfortunate event of an overdose death. Joshua R. Martin, 30, of Ashland, theft (2 counts), criminal mischief. or 1-800-924-2261 Ext. A peremptory strike is essentially a veto of a particular juror without having to explain why. Kevin W. Whitehill, 38, Cushing, possession of drugs (cocaine) in July 2021 in Rockland, operating after suspension. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. If the request is granted, you will be permitted to take an appeal from your sentence. That number is 1-800-292-2014. Elizabeth C. Shumway, 27, of Caribou, reckless conduct with a firearm, domestic violence criminal threatening with a weapon, criminal misconduct. State of Maine v Doug Nile has settled and jurors for Panel 6 do NOT need to appear. Tominsky further argues that the Superior Court erred in dismissing his appeal regarding the certificate of occupancy because it was not of a similar nature to the prior building-permit appeal. Christina D. Love, 39, of West Gardiner, criminal operating under the influence and operating beyond license condition or restriction, Sept. 4, in Augusta. Veronica R. Lopez, 29, of Caribou, unauthorized use of property. Copyright 2023 Some jurors may end up serving on various cases. Karina M. Gray, 28, of Presque Isle, domestic violence assault. The Public Utilities Commission approved the request of Central Maine Power Company (CMP) to revise its terms and conditions relating to customers who opt out of using smart meters. Camden library to receive Hannaford Helps reusable bag donations. Additional dates may be scheduled to accommodate workload. Daniel R. Compagna, 51, of Pittston criminal operating under the influence, Sept. 27, in Augusta. If you know of someone struggling with addiction, there are services out there for them to help them with their struggles. The case summaries are prepared by Court staff for the convenience of the public and are not to be construed as statements of the Court. Joseph Cyr March 15, 2021. Ethan B. Watt, 32, Vinalhaven, aggravated trafficking in drugs (heroin, fentanyl), trafficking in drugs, furnishing drugs in August 2021 in Knox County. [CDATA[ A challenge for cause is an argument made to the judge as to why a particular juror should be excluded from the jury panel for some legitimate reason that makes it unlikely they would be able to be impartial. COURT ALERTS IN EFFECT. Melaku M. Dingle, 43, of Bayonne, New Jersey, aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs. You will receive a notice in the mail. If you elect a bench trial, the judge will set a date for the trial, and each side will appear and present their case, and then the judge will decide whether there is proof beyond a reasonable doubt that you committed the crime as charged. CARIBOU, Maine A Fort Kent woman who led police on a high-speed chase through the Madawaska Lake area, reaching speeds of 105 miles per hour, was among 15 people indicted by the Aroostook County Grand Jury in December. Alexander MacDougall March 5, 2021 HOULTON, Maine A Presque Isle man charged with burglary of the Braden Theater last August and facing several other charges after evading police was one of the 60 indictments an Aroostook County Grand Jury handed up in November 2020. Michael P. Beal, 49, Portland, aggravated criminal mischief, theft in December 2018 in Friendship involving the fishing vessel Rotten Hog. Eben J. Kenney, 35, Rockland, theft, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, conspiracy to commit robbery, violation of a condition of release in September 2021 in Rockland. On the first day of trial, the State, stating that an investigation suggested that Norris was stopped in Somerset County more than 1,800 feet from the border with Penobscot County, moved to dismiss the matter without prejudice so that Norris could be indicted in Somerset County. CR Panel #4-State vs. Samsone DO NOT NEED TO REPORT on Tuesday, February 28th The case has been resolved Jurors include 15, 16, 22, 25, 40, 70, 79, 83, 101, 108, 151, 162, 170, 182, 187. Paul L. Langenbach, 41, of Fort Kent, domestic violence assault, assault. This is proof that is almost certainly true. Southerly flow will increase Thursday ahead of an approaching Arctic front. Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Divorce & Parental Rights & Responsibilities. Please be advised certain areas of a courthouse, such as small conference rooms, may require masking. The case summaries are prepared by Court staff for the convenience of the public and are not to be construed as statements of the Court. George D. LaCasse, 41, of Caribou, theft, criminal trespass and violation of conditions of release. The Court will call in jurors from the surrounding communities, and anywhere from 50 to 200 will arrive for selections by multiple cases. Troy C. Blier, 32, of Caribou, theft (2 counts). The defense attorney may cross-examine some witnesses where they think appropriate and may challenge certain evidence as inadmissible under the Maine Rules of Evidence which control at any criminal trial. Kevin C. Simpson, 35, of Waterville, was indicted by a grand jury recently on three counts of aggravated assault and one count each of domestic violence assault and domestic violence assault on a child younger than 6 years old. Typical motions that you will encounter in a criminal case are motions to suppress, which attack certain evidence that is argued as illegally obtained, or motions in limine that challenge evidentiary items before trial. The incidents allegedly took place between Sept. 1, 2017, and Feb. 15, 2018, in Waterville. If the matter is set for a jury trial, the next stage of the Maine criminal process is jury selection, where a jury of local citizens is picked. The attorney will advise you on how you should proceed with the arraignment based on a quick review of your file. All rights reserved. Nicholas Norris was charged in Penobscot County with aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs (Class A), unlawful trafficking of scheduled drugs (Class B), and criminal forfeiture. The city classified the initiative as a proposed revision of the city charter, which is submitted to voters only if it is first recommended by a charter commission, and not as a proposed amendment, which is submitted directly to voters. The trial court determined that Easler had violated a condition of probation and revoked his probation. Grand jury service may last a full day. Once the motion hearings are complete, the Court will set the matter for either a bench trial (trial by judge) or a jury trial (trial by 12 fellow citizens). Katelyn Thomas, 20, Rockland, four counts of unlawful possession of drugs (methamphetamine, naloxone, heroin, oxycodone) in June 2021 in Rockland, driving to endanger, criminal OUI. March/April Traverse Jurors are to report for orientation on Friday, March 3rd at the time listed on your summons. Residents see major increase in electricity bills, Rockland area school district to hold job fairs, St. George nomination deadline nears for May election, New members join Waldo Theatre Board of Directors. See Offers. Terrence JVon Wallace, 26, Maine State Prison, felony assault in May 2021 in Warren. The Superior Court entered summary judgment against the Zanis on all counts. Troop F Press Release. The Zanis appeal, arguing that the Superior Court erred in determining that there was no dispute of material fact regarding Spoffords testamentary capacity on the date that she executed the 2018 will given that there was evidence of Spoffords lack of testamentary capacity both before and after that date. A grand jury indicts Murdaugh on nine counts of tax evasion, alleging he failed to pay almost $487,000 in state income taxes while making nearly $14 million over nine years. 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