TULSA, Okla. - Acting United States Attorney Clint Johnson today announced the results of the June 2021 Federal Grand Jury A. The need for change in Augusta was the primary focus of Republican candidates who spoke at a grand opening of the Fort Kent party headquarters on Friday, Sept. 23. Thank you. Alexander Taylor Giroux, 25, of Bangor, unlawful possession of scheduled drug (cocaine) and improper plates, June 16, in Augusta. Dozens of area residents were indicted on charges by Kennebec County Grand Jury last week. Grand jury service may last a full day. Jacob Zernicke, 24, Maine State Prison, three counts of assault on an officer in June 2020 in Warren; two additional counts of assault on an officer in March 2021. Carlos J. Bravo, 26, of Limestone, aggravated operation of a methamphetamine lab. Oxford County Superior Court - South Paris. Grand jury proceedings are private. The aggravated assault charges are Class A crimes, punishable by up to 30 years in prison. In this case, the Defense would rest, and each side would present closing arguments, after which the Jury would decide the case. Aroostook County voters skewed largely Republican in statewide races on Election Day. The following individuals have been charged with violations of United States law in indictments returned by the Grand Jury. The trial court granted the motion over Norriss objection. Instead, another judge is made available so that the prosecutor and the defense attorney can argue their theories of the case to the judge to get an idea of how the judge sees the case. All jurors summoned for jury service for Monday, March 6, 2023 please report at the time listed on your summons. [CDATA[ Keith A. Putek, 32, of Augusta, burglary, theft by unauthorized taking, criminal mischief and violation of condition of release, Sept. 29, in Augusta. Closings will also be reported on local news stations. January 3, 2023 - March 31, 2023 Region II: Cumberland Superior Court, Portland District Court, Bridgton District Court January 3, 2023 - March 31, 2023 Region III: Androscoggin Superior Court, Lewiston District Court, Franklin Superior Court, Farmington District Court, Oxford Superior Court, South Paris District Court, Rumford District Court State of Maine Judicial Branch Katherine N. Evans, 40, of Madawaska, theft. The District Court entered a judgment of divorce between the parties. (WAGM) Grand Jury month of October. Grand jury service takes place over a period of six months, during which time you will be called to appear at court once a month, usually for a two-day period. Typically, Defendants cannot get any record of what happens in the grand jury proceedings under the unified criminal docket. Attorneys are also expected to file any motions with the Court either at the dispositional conference or shortly thereafter. Cross, 33, of Caribou, operating after license revocation. FOR ANY CHANGES OR CONCERNS DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, PLEASE TUNE INTO YOUR LOCAL NEWS CHANNELS AS WELL THE MAINE JUDICIAL BRANCH WEBSITE FOR DELAYS OR CANCELLATIONS. ALL NEW Incoming March 2023 jurors are to make a note to check this website after 6pm on Thursday, March 2nd for reporting instuctions on Friday, March 3rd. A peremptory strike is essentially a veto of a particular juror without having to explain why. Melinda M. Palmer, 37, of Waterville, two counts of theft by unauthorized taking, May 2, 2020, in China. They will frequently tell you that this is a take it or leave it offer and that you will not get the same offer again. Chad C. Deabay, 46, of Oxbow, violation of conditions of release. Alexander eventually surrendered peacefully at around 9:30 p.m. after extensive negotiations with police. You should take the opportunity to talk to the attorney of the day. As amended through April 26, 2022. If the request is granted, you will be permitted to take an appeal from your sentence. State of Maine Judicial Branch You will typically be given a dispositional conference date shortly after the arraignment. The judge may also make suggestions as to how the case can be fairly resolved. 17-A M.R.S. A 40 year old Mapleton man was pronounced deceased at the scene. Some rural counties are still using the old criminal docket system. Franklin County Superior Court - Farmington. You can share 5 more gift articles this month. (Alexander MacDougall). Two area men have been indicted on felony assault charges in separate incidents in Waterville, with allegations that one sexually assaulted a child younger than 12-years-old multiple times while the other assaulted a woman and her 4-year-old daughter. Geoffrey E. Barrett, 35, North Haven, aggravated assault, two counts of assault, criminal mischief in April in North Haven. Nicholas Tyler Sparrow, 31, Scarborough, failure to appear, violation of condition of release. Terrence JVon Wallace, 26, Maine State Prison, felony assault in May 2021 in Warren. All rights reserved. 9, Houlton: (207) 532-5400 See Active Alerts and COVID-19 Response, Home Information for Jurors Grand Jury. The Court will have you speak with a financial screener who will determine whether you are eligible for a court-appointed attorney or not. 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. Also indicted by the grand jury were: Megan Acedo, 33, of Augusta,. A grand jury reviews evidence submitted by a prosecutor for the State of Maine (Assistant Attorney General) or a prosecutor representing the District Attorneys Office for a county or prosecutorial district to determine whether a person should be charged with a crime (issued as an indictment). The Aroostook County Courthouse in Houlton. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. 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. Troopers are currently actively investigating five drug overdose deaths that have ocurred since the beginning of November. //]]> John H. Michaud, 45, of Fort Kent, aggravated criminal trespass, criminal misconduct, assault, burglary, theft. Ronald H. Strouse, 38, of Cambridge, two counts of unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (methamphetamine), and violation of condition of release, Sept. 17, 2021, in Monmouth. Kurt T. Doody, 25, of Woodland, operating after license revocation, failure to stop, driving to endanger. Tiffany M. Hyson, 33, of Madawaska, unlawful trafficking, unlawful furnishing. Christopher J. Beaulieu, 45, of Augusta, allegedly used a pistol to knowingly or recklessly cause bodily injury to another man Oct. 11 in Augusta, according to an indictment. 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. The Penobscot County grand jury has indicted 32-year-old Leslie Greenlaw of Linneus in connection with the crash that happened on Interstate 95 southbound in Howland. Joseph M. Eaton, 33, Maine State Prison, felony assault in August 2021 in Warren. demonstrating a credible threat of harm from low level RF radiation, especially to the environment and to people sensitive or vulnerable to the radiation. If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, you must understand how criminal charges are processed through Maines Court system. Learn more. Alexis A. Koutsikos, 27, of Auburn, hindering apprehension or prosecution, June 6, 2020, in Waterville. 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. Later, Jean Voelker filed a petition for formal probate and a purported will dated November 2016 that was a copy of an original and did not have witness signatures. Ryan M. Birkbeck, 23, of Litchfield, burglary, aggravated criminal mischief and theft by unauthorized taking, Aug. 27, in Litchfield. Please call 743-8936 with any questions or concerns. Norris appeals, arguing that (1) the dismissal of the Penobscot County charges on the day of trial and the refiling of the charges in Somerset County violated his rights to a speedy trial; and (2) the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress because there was insufficient information to support the finding of probable cause in the issuance of two warrants that led to the discovery of certain evidence. To continue A verdict in a civil case may be a finding for the plaintiff or for the defendant. Others included on the list of indictments for October, released on Friday, Feb. 19, were as follows: Joshua J. Clark, 27, of E. Plantation, domestic violence assault, domestic violence terrorizing, possession of a firearm by a felon and violation of conditions of release. Maine is currently expanding the Unified Criminal Docket to include all of its counties. On December 1, 2021 Carney was taken into custody by members of Troop F without incident. The parties filed cross-motions for judgment on the pleadings to establish which is the operative will. (WAGM) Dec. 16, 2022. Francis Janusz et al. As always call the juror line the night before you are to report to make sure you know if any changes in the schedule. The judge will then read the jury some jury instructions about the law they must consider in the case. Drew Paulsen, 22, Rockland, violation of a condition of release, violation of a protective order. To continue Bangor police said officers responded to a domestic violence report at 40 Westland St. in September of last year. In Maine, the Court utilizes a process known as the Hewey Analysis to determine a sentence. Jury Status Notices Face masks are not required to enter a courthouse or other Judicial Branch facility. Edwin M. Dessler, 58, of Augusta, operating after revocation and violation of condition of release, Dec. 10, 2021, in Augusta. Joshua McAuliffe was also indicted on charges of assault and endangering the welfare of a child. This was the final panel of the 2023 February Traverse Jury and all jurors who appeared on February 9th and beyond have completed their juror obligations for 5 years. Maine Crime . Ryan T. Loucks, 34, of Waterville, theft by unauthorized taking and violation of condition of release, Nov. 29, 2021, in Augusta. Casandra N. Cray, 36, of Presque Isle, arson, aggravated criminal mischief, and violation of conditions of release. Voelker appeals, arguing that the Probate Court erred in entering a judgment against Voelker because (1) it applied the wrong standard of review to the motions for judgment on the pleadings and failed to convert the motions to Rule 56 summary judgment motions and (2) the November 2016 document is a valid will under the Maine Uniform Probate Code. Attorneys are limited in the number of strikes they may use. Piscataquis County Superior Court - Dover-Foxcroft. Voelker submitted affidavits alleging that the original document, which cannot be found, did have the required two signatures and was therefore an effective will. You can share 5 more gift articles this month. Joshua L. Brown, 37, of Gardiner, robbery, Nov. 10, 2021, in Gardiner. IN THE CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER: Court Closures will be posted on the Maine Judicial Branch website: http://www.courts.maine.gov/. The offenses are alleged to have occurred in March 2021 in Rockland, Thomaston, and Owls Head. Coty R. Cameron, 25, of Woodland, burglary, theft and violation of conditions of release. The judge sitting in the dispositional conference is not the judge who will be hearing the actual trial of your case. James Mannion had been jailed since December 2021 on drug charges when he was found unresponsive in his cell on Aug. 14. 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 . Maines longest serving legislator, Martin was first elected to the Maine House of Representatives in 1964 when he was 23. Nicholas M. Derosby, 25, of Waterville, operating after revocation and violation of condition of release, Sept. 23, in Vassalboro. 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. McLain appeals, arguing that the trial court erred in (1) determining that law enforcement officers had a reasonable articulable suspicion to justify the stop of the vehicle McLain was riding in and denying his motion to suppress evidence obtained during the stop and (2) determining that McLain had waived his right to counsel after being read his Miranda rights and denying his motion to suppress evidence obtained in the interrogation that followed. 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. This month, a Cumberland County grand jury indicted Peter Curtis, 35, who . If you disagree with the sentence, you may file an Application to allow appeal of the sentence to the Maine Supreme Court. 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. After the defense presents its case, the prosecution will have an opportunity to offer rebuttal evidence that challenges the Defenses evidence. At the same time, he was acquitted of aggravated trafficking of cocaine base that was alleged to have occurred on December 5, 2019, and was convicted of the lesser-included offense of possession of cocaine base. Brain D. Vrieze, 28, of Hodgdon, aggravated criminal misconduct, trafficking of alcohol in an adult correctional facility. An attorney will almost always be able to get you at least the same deal offered to you at the Arraignment, if not a better deal. Any questions, please email juryinfoOxford@courts.maine.gov or call 743-8936. Once you have been indicted, you will then be prosecuted. 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. window.__mirage2 = {petok:"n6LoAeSmyR9ILvWU4WUOBBJzaLzpKkoqgCAKhzSPhdM-1800-0"}; 1 min read. Richard Tominsky v. Town of Ogunquit et al. With a Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. There is usually an attorney of the day available to speak with you on arraignment day. If suspension is ordered, the Court will also order you to a period of probation. The Defense may decide not to present a case if it believes that the State has failed to meet its burden of proving all of the elements beyond a reasonable doubt. A Knox County grand jury issued indictments Thursday, Feb. 10 against 38 people for offenses including: kidnapping, assaults, and drug offenses. 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. 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 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. In part, Maines criminal process is designed to facilitate plea deals between the State and the Defendant. At the hearing, the State presented the retired POs notes and a different POs affidavit and testimony. 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. Aaron M. Finnemore, 27, of Bridgewater, domestic violence assault, domestic violence criminal threatening, domestic violence reckless conduct. Caution: This schedule is subject to change. Laura P. Shaw; Christopher K. MacLean; Marie Mueller; George T. Dilworth; Amy K. Olfene; Andre G. Duchette. Once you have been indicted, you will then be prosecuted. Cody Hamilton, 23, Vinalhaven, aggravated assault, violation of a condition of release, assault in April 2021 on North Haven. Please make that call, or help direct them to help before its too late. If the Court determines that you make too much money to get a court-appointed attorney, you will need to either represent yourself (almost never advisable) or retain an attorney. Zachary Crouch, 21, of Mars Hill, aggravated operation under the influence, operating beyond license restrictions. Aaron R. Dodd, 26, of Woodland, burglary, theft, aggravated criminal misconduct, and violation of conditions of release. Veronica R. Lopez, 29, of Caribou, unauthorized use of property. Jacob Ingraham, 25, Belfast, aggravated trafficking in drugs (fentanyl) in August 2020 in Knox County. Your attorney will also conduct all of the negotiations with the prosecution and speak to the Judge about your case. 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. 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