Recent grand jury indictments include Augusta man on aggravated assault charge, Augusta woman charged with hitting police cruiser, then crashing, during high-speed chase, Ex-officials with Anson-Madison Water District collected nearly $12,300 in illegal sales, warrant says, Crisis building at Kennebec County wastewater treatment plants, Girls basketball: Longtime Gardiner coach Mike Gray retires, Over a century since launching its famed boots, L.L.Bean sued over a waterproof claim, Body of Clinton man found in SUV discovered upside down in water. Both District Court Judges and Superior Court Justices sit on a Unified Criminal Docket and hear every criminal case type. Aaron R. Dodd, 26, of Woodland, burglary, theft, aggravated criminal misconduct, and violation of conditions of release. Norris R. Frost, 37, of Caribou, operating after license revocation, possession of drugs (2 counts), and violation of conditions of release. demonstrating a credible threat of harm from low level RF radiation, especially to the environment and to people sensitive or vulnerable to the radiation. A peremptory strike is essentially a veto of a particular juror without having to explain why. See Active Alerts and COVID-19 Response, Home Information for Jurors Jury Status Notices. When this is complete, the jury will leave the courtroom to deliberate on the matter. The District Court terminated Traci D.s parental rights to her children after she failed to appear for the final hearing. Elizabeth C. Shumway, 27, of Caribou, reckless conduct with a firearm, domestic violence criminal threatening with a weapon, criminal misconduct. Copyright 2023 Paul L. Langenbach, 41, of Fort Kent, burglary, theft. A criminal complaint is the formal method by which the State may bring charges against a person. Jury Status Notices Face masks are not required to enter a courthouse or other Judicial Branch facility. Because the grand jury indictment process is constitutionally mandated, as is the right to a speedy trial, the State must indict you within Six (6) months or three grand jury cycles to proceed against you on a felony. Scott M. Struck, 37, of Readfield, eluding an officer, failure to stop for an officer and criminal speed, Aug. 12, in Manchester. Voelker submitted affidavits alleging that the original document, which cannot be found, did have the required two signatures and was therefore an effective will. Kathy A. LaPlante, 58, of Mount Vernon, criminal operating under the influence and operating after suspension, Oct. 24, 2021, in Readfield. (b) Objections to Grand Jury and to Grand Jurors. A suspended sentence is a period of the sentence that you will not need to actually serve in jail. Anthony T. MacMaster, 39, of Randolph, aggravated criminal mischief, June 6, 2021, in Randolph. Caution: This schedule is subject to change. The Aroostook County Courthouse in Houlton. (WAGM) Grand Jury month of October. This checks on the States ability to charge someone with a crime when a higher-level crime is at issue. Charges include kidnapping, assaults, drug offenses. A person charged with a Felony (i.e., a Class A, B, or C Crime) will begin the criminal process by appearing at an Initial Appearance. An initial appearance occurs before an indictment by a grand jury. BANGOR The Penobscot County grand jury has indicted a 40-year-old Bangor man on attempted murder charges. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. Aaron R. Dodd, 26, of Woodland, aggravated operation of a methamphetamine lab. Terrence JVon Wallace, 26, Maine State Prison, felony assault in May 2021 in Warren. Sean Charles Allen, 48, of Wallagrass, domestic violence assault, assault. The following Traverse Jurors are to report to the Penobscot Judicial Center, 78 Exchange Street, Bangor, FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 24, 2023, at: **IF YOUR NUMBER APPEARS BELOW YOU ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS FRIDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2023, AND REPORT TO SECOND FLOOR JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM, **9:00 AM**** CRIMINAL PANEL #5 - STATE v MARSHALL. Please make that call, or help direct them to help before its too late. 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.. 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. An indictment is not a determination of guilty but indicates there is enough evidence to proceed with formal charges and a trial. window.__mirage2 = {petok:"OC3KaLjynegRxmxq93GpObfC1xH7CIvhEwExmdPrr1Q-1800-0"}; Derek M. Campbell, 61, of Lewiston, operating after revocation and violation of condition of release, Aug. 3, 2021, in Monmouth. Because people often get nervous on the stand, many defense attorneys strongly discourage their clients from testifying in a criminal trial. 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. Traci D. appeals, arguing that the evidence was not sufficient to support the trial courts findings and that the trial court erred by using a draft order terminating her parental rights that had been prepared by the Department of Health and Human Services and that failed to make sufficient independent factual findings. Kylee K. Zetterman, 19, of Connor Township, burglary of a motor vehicle (2 counts), theft (2 counts), unauthorized use, and violation of conditions of release. The second step is for the Court to evaluate the mitigating and aggravating factors of the offense to determine the maximum imprisonment period. In an appeal, you may challenge the sufficiency of the evidence against you, or that the judge made errors in the law when instructing the jury or deciding the case, or that some procedural irregularity merits the reversal of your conviction, among others. 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. Attorneys are limited in the number of strikes they may use. See 30-A M.R.S. Carney was processed and released on bail. (WAGM) Grand Jury month of October. Carver, 49, of Randolph, criminal operating under the influence, operating after suspension and violation of condition of release, Sept. 3, 2021, in Randolph. All jurors on PANEL B for STATE v. STEVEN CASE please appear Monday, February 27th, at 9:00 AM, Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Divorce & Parental Rights & Responsibilities, Cumberland County Superior Court - Portland, Androscoggin County Superior Court - Auburn. Corey Alexander was indicted on counts of burglary, domestic violence terrorizing, creating a police standoff, violating conditions of release (2 counts) and refusing to submit to arrest. 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. In 2018, while she was the subject of a guardianship and conservatorship, Patricia Spofford executed a will that was admitted to probate upon her death. Alexis A. Koutsikos, 27, of Auburn, hindering apprehension or prosecution, June 6, 2020, in Waterville. (File photo | The Star-Herald). This reduces the Courts load and helps the Court weed out many of the cases that really may not be good trial cases. 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. Cody Hamilton, 23, Vinalhaven, aggravated assault, violation of a condition of release, assault in April 2021 on North Haven. Tammie D. Pike-Soucy, 51, of Fort Fairfield, operating after license revocation. Joseph Ackley filed an application for informal probate of Theodore Ackleys estate along with a purported will dated April 2016. or 1-800-452-4664 Ext. Coty R. Cameron, 25, of Woodland, burglary, theft and violation of conditions of release. Home Austin C. Podziewski, 35, Portland, aggravated assault, aggravated operating after habitual offender revocation, criminal operating under the influence in November 2021 on Vinalhaven. The Court will call in jurors from the surrounding communities, and anywhere from 50 to 200 will arrive for selections by multiple cases. 1252-C; State v. Hewey, 622 A.2d 1151 (Me. Tominsky appealed to the Superior Court, which denied his appeal. If you are in custody, you may make a bail argument to try to get out while your charges are pending. PROHIBITION OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES: Please be advised that pursuant to Administrative Order JB-20-01, use of electronic devices during trial or while in deliberations are prohibited and all devices will need to be temporarily surrendered. Paul L. Langenbach, 41, of Fort Kent, domestic violence assault, assault. The gross sexual assault charges, which are Class A felony offenses, allege Curry engaged in a sexual act with a child who was younger than 12 years old. COURT ALERTS IN EFFECT. 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. Shawn M. Gagnon, 25, of Caribou, assault (2 counts), criminal mischief. The race is on for Maine House District 1 between two political newcomers. See Active Alerts and COVID-19 Response, Home Courts Regional Court Schedules, Region I:Alfred Superior Court, Biddeford District Court, Springvale District Court, York District Court, Region II:Cumberland Superior Court, Portland District Court, Bridgton District Court, Region III:Androscoggin Superior Court, Lewiston District Court, Franklin Superior Court, Farmington District Court, Oxford Superior Court, South Paris District Court, Rumford District Court, Region IV:Kennebec Superior Court, Augusta District Court, Waterville District Court, Somerset Superior Court, Skowhegan District Court. Before the unified criminal docket, the Superior Court heard certain crimes, while the District Court heard other crimes. Learn more. //]]> George D. LaCasse, 41, of Caribou, theft, criminal trespass and violation of conditions of release. Some jurors may end up serving on various cases. Court-appointed attorneys in Maine are local attorneys who have agreed to accept appointed cases from the Court. Brain D. Vrieze, 28, of Hodgdon, aggravated criminal misconduct, trafficking of alcohol in an adult correctional facility. Posted . Misty R. Hafford, 36, of Fort Fairfield, theft. **2:00 PM**** 3, 8, 9, 34, 37, 50, 58, 61, 65, 72, 73, 75, 78, 80, 82, 94, 97, 100, 101, 108, 109, 111, 118, 129, 130, 134, 138, 142, 153, 156, 158, 171, 178, 183, 185, 213, 220, 235, 271, 288, 307, 311, 312, 323, 328, 335, 340, 342, 350 AND (if not sitting on another panel 1, 47, 77, 91, 144). Jamie S. Gagne, 26, of Presque Isle, gross sexual assault, unlawful sexual contact (2 counts). P. 41(g). Nick Casavant responded to a residence on the West Chapman Road in Mapleton for a medical call involving a possible overdose. Daniel Joseph Couto Jr., 31, of Windsor, tampering with a victim and violation of condition of release, Oct. 5, in Waterville. Beaulieu was indicted on those charges Thursday by a Kennebec County Grand Jury. 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. If there are motions, the Court will set a motion hearing where the two sides will be able to argue their cases on the admissibility of particular evidence, ask for missing discovery, etc. Osborn argues on appeal that (1) the trial court erred in instructing the jury that they must agree on one, and only one, of the three transactions alleged as part of the scheme or course of conduct; (2) the trial court erred in failing to instruct the jury on a definition of scheme or course of conduct; (3) section 1106-A is unconstitutionally vague because it fails to define scheme or course of conduct; (4) the prosecutor committed misconduct in closing argument by arguing that society must be protected from drug dealers and that the confidential informant played an important role in that; and (5) the trial court erred in admitting evidence of uncharged transactions between the informant and Osborn. Also indicted by a Kennebec County grand jury, which met Feb. 24 and 25, were: Damien A. Brooks, 31, of Cambridge, unlawful trafficking of scheduled drugs (methamphetamine), unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (methamphetamine), violation of condition of release and criminal forfeiture of $63.75, Oct. 16, 2021, in Waterville. 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. Edwin M. Dessler, 58, of Augusta, operating after revocation and violation of condition of release, Dec. 10, 2021, in Augusta. The Superior Court dismissed the complaint as barred by the statute of limitations and for failure to exhaust administrative remedies for an abatement of the taxes. An indictment means the grand jury found there was probable cause and is the formal way to get criminal cases started in the court system. Kenneth Reno, 30, of Presque Isle, aggravated assault. 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. This will consist of putting on witnesses and offering physical evidence to the Court through exhibits. Copyright 2023 (WAGM) Grand jury indictments page 4. 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. The prosecution will present its case in chief first. Joshua L. Brown, 37, of Gardiner, robbery, Nov. 10, 2021, in Gardiner. After a lengthy investigation, Cpl. 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