HOULTON, Maine A Houlton woman charged with aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs, along with violating the conditions of her release, was among 57 indictments handed up for judicial review by an Aroostook County Grand Jury in February. William A. Hahn; Mary E. Costigan; Zahcaray B. Brandwein; Matthew J. Williams, Action of town Zoning Board of Appeals; residential building permits; certificate of occupancy, Jason Horn; Donald W. Macomber; Hunter J. Tzovarras; Mark A. Rucci; Carol Garvan; Zachary L. Heiden; Anahita Sotoohi, Suppression of evidence; right to counsel in interrogation, Wilhelmine' Dennis Oakes v. Town of Richmond, Roger R. Therriault; Michael E. Therriault; Benjamin T. McCall, Divorce; jurisdiction to determine interest of non-party; time of valuation of property, Fair Elections Portland, Inc., et al. Once a jury is picked, the trial will be ready to proceed. You should take the opportunity to talk to the attorney of the day. Danielle Marie Fredette, 36, of Farmingdale, two counts of aggravated criminal mischief, two counts of criminal mischief, and one count each of operating after revocation, leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage, and violation of condition of release, Aug. 2, in Augusta. You will still be subject to conditions of release which, if violated, will result in your arrest and return to jail. The Law Court invited amicus briefs and supplemental briefs from the parties on issues relating to a defendants rights to counsel under the Maine Constitution before being interrogated by law enforcement. 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. 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. You have a constitutional right against self-incrimination. If the Defense does put on a case because it believes it is necessary to create a reasonable doubt, the Defense will then put on its own witnesses and enter its own exhibits. 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. Gary S. Peters, 51, Cushing, aggravated criminal OUI. In a separate matter involving the same lot, the code enforcement officer issued a certificate of occupancy to the LLC. Rodriguez, in his affidavit, said police could see marks on the girls back and neck. The victim was fatally shot on Nov. 12, 2021, in a Fort Worth neighborhood. Francis Janusz et al. Over time, all of Maines Courts will use the same process, known as the Unified Criminal Docket. 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. Keighan A. Robichaud Griffin, 25, of Fort Fairfield, unlawful possession, aggravated trafficking. Charles C. Lagasse, 75, of Mapleton, gross sexual assault, unlawful sexual contact (3 counts), sexual misconduct with a child, visual sexual aggression (2 counts), and assault. Eric K. Charette, 36, of Presque Isle, theft and violation of conditions of release. Dana Ian Whitmore, 45, of Gardiner, domestic violence criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, Nov. 20, 2021, in Gardiner. 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. The idea is that when cases move quickly, the unified criminal docket better protects a Defendants right to a speedy trial while helping the Court serve more individuals and save on costs. Easlers PO moved to revoke Easlers probation on the grounds that he failed to comply with those conditions. Chris Patrick Stevens, 48, Maine State Prison, forgery, misuse of identification, impersonating a public servant in October 2020 in Warren. (WAGM) Grand jury indictments. This is proof that is almost certainly true. Timothy J. Treadwell, 30, of Woodland, operating after license revocation. All rights reserved. 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. Troy C. Blier, 32, of Caribou, theft (2 counts). Please do not bring your phones into the courthouse as the marshal will have to take it and put it away for you until you leave. Franklin County Superior Court - Farmington. Drug addiction is a serious problem in the Couny (and statewide) and affects all of us and tears apart families. The general theory is that if you force the State and defense to negotiate the cases before actually putting the dispute before the Court or a jury to be decided, deals will get worked out. 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. The property escheated to the State of Maine, and the State remains the title holder today. To get one, go to the subscriptions page. Most of these attorneys are the same attorneys who work on cases for people who can afford to pay for lawyers. Each case is different, however, and sometimes defendant testimony is important. To get one, go to the subscriptions page. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis convened the grand jury to investigate after a Jan. 2, 2021, phone call revealed then President Trump asking Georgia Secretary of State Brad . You will be able to ask the prosecutor to view the police reports and other discovery against you at the Arraignment. Tominsky appealed to the Superior Court, which denied his appeal. Paul L. Langenbach, 41, of Fort Kent, domestic violence assault, assault. The revised terms and conditions allow CMP to replace its electromechanical meters with solid-state meters that do not transmit data via radio waves. 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. Kathy L. Grierson, 33, Union, theft in November 2020 in Appleton. That number is 1-800-292-2014. Please be advised certain areas of a courthouse, such as small conference rooms, may require masking. A Tarrant County grand jury has indicted a 17-year-old on a charge of murder in the shooting death of a Fort Worth TX . 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. (Alexander MacDougall). The woman told police that she used to live with Simpson in New Jersey but she moved to Maine with her daughter to get away from him because he was abusive mentally and physically. The indictment states the trafficking was a contributing factor to the death of Timothy Ochtera. 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. The District Court entered a judgment of divorce between the parties. If you have any questions, please call 882-6363 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The nine-hour standoff started after Alexander showed a knife to officers. Norris R. Frost, 37, of Caribou, operating after license revocation, possession of drugs (2 counts), and violation of conditions of release. 1 min read. Typically, many Defendants and their families will be waiting in the halls or the courtrooms back while the defense attorneys and prosecutors go back to the judges chambers to speak to the judge about the case. Oral arguments are at the Cumberland County Courthouse in Portland unless otherwise indicated. The race is on for Maine House District 1 between two political newcomers. You should discuss this decision with your attorney very carefully. A total of 110 charges were lodged against the defendants during a three-day grand jury session that concluded on Feb. 10. or 1-800-924-2261 Ext. Rule 6 - The Grand Jury. If Court needs to close due to inclement weather please call 1-800-222-0112 after 7:00 a.m. on the day you are to report for further instructions. In part, Maines criminal process is designed to facilitate plea deals between the State and the Defendant. Brain D. Vrieze, 28, of Hodgdon, aggravated criminal misconduct, trafficking of alcohol in an adult correctional facility. As a Defendant, you have the absolute right to decide whether to have a bench trial or a jury trial. James E. Campbell Jr., 50, of Fort Fairfield, unlawful sexual contact. Law enforcement initiated a traffic stop near the border between Palmyra and Newport. Alexander eventually surrendered peacefully at around 9:30 p.m. after extensive negotiations with police. 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. Unless already excused by the clerk. Joshua L. Brown, 37, of Gardiner, robbery, Nov. 10, 2021, in Gardiner. BANGOR The Penobscot County grand jury has indicted a 40-year-old Bangor man on attempted murder charges. (WAGM) Grand jury indictments page 4. Caution: This schedule is subject to change. Oxford County Superior Court - South Paris. COURT ALERTS IN EFFECT. Carver, 49, of Randolph, criminal operating under the influence, operating after suspension and violation of condition of release, Sept. 3, 2021, in Randolph. If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, you must understand how criminal charges are processed through Maines Court system. Napoleon Herbert III, 30, of Washburn, domestic violence criminal threatening, domestic violence assault, criminal trespass. PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM)- Assaults and thefts dominated the grand jury lists for October, November, December 2020 and February 2021. 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. v. Eric Bacon et al. 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. Nick Casavant responded to a residence on the West Chapman Road in Mapleton for a medical call involving a possible overdose. Any questions, please email juryinfoOxford@courts.maine.gov or call 743-8936. 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. Easler appeals, arguing that the trial court violated his due process rights in considering the hearsay testimony of the PO who did not have personal knowledge of the alleged violations. 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. They will then be asked questions that the judge and attorneys work out in the case. The code enforcement officer of the Town of Ogunquit issued six building permits for a single residential house lot to 477 Shore Road, LLC. There is usually an attorney of the day available to speak with you on arraignment day. A suspended sentence is a period of the sentence that you will not need to actually serve in jail. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Divorce & Parental Rights & Responsibilities, Katherine M. Hudson-MacRae; Rory A. McNamara, William N. Palmer; James M. Bowie; Matthew S. Wahrer. In that case, you will be able to fill out an Indigency Affidavit (Poverty Declaration) and request that the Court grant you counsel. Closings will also be reported on local news stations. If selected for a grand jury, the prosecutor will explain your duties and responsibilities in the courtroom. The race is on for Maine House District 1 between two political newcomers. Karina M. Gray, 28, of Presque Isle, domestic violence assault. 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. Grand Jury: A grand jury hears only criminal matters. Elisa N. Robbins, 35, Waldoboro, aggravated trafficking in drugs (cocaine), violation of a condition of release in December 2021 in Knox County, criminal forfeiture of $1,185. The offenses are alleged to have occurred in March 2021 in Rockland, Thomaston, and Owls Head. A Knox County grand jury issued indictments Thursday, Feb. 10 against 38 people for offenses including: kidnapping, assaults, and drug offenses. Chris T. Yale, 44, of Mapleton, operating after license revocation, operating beyond license restrictions, attachment of improper plates. Anthony T. MacMaster, 39, of Randolph, aggravated criminal mischief, June 6, 2021, in Randolph. Piscataquis County Superior Court - Dover-Foxcroft. It is common for prosecutors to make offers to people for lesser charges or specific sentences to get people to plead out at the Arraignment stage. 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. To continue Norris appeals, arguing that the trial court erred in (1) granting the motion to dismiss the Penobscot matter without prejudice because the resulting delay violated Norriss right to a speedy try under the Maine and United States Constitutions and (2) denying his motion to suppress because the warrants were not supported by probable cause and law enforcement did not comply with the requirements of M.R.U. The Aroostook County Courthouse in Houlton. [CDATA[ The Superior Court granted summary judgment and awarded damages to the State of Maine in its suit against Moosehead Mountain Resort that sought to enforce covenants on a ski area once owned by the state and now owned by Moosehead, to ensure that the land remained available to the public. 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. At the hearing, the State presented the retired POs notes and a different POs affidavit and testimony. 9, Capt. Michael William Atchison, 27, of South China, two counts of operating after revocation, Aug. 25, in Augusta. Grand Jurors numbers 1,3,11,13,16,19,22,24,25,32,38,44,47,48,49,50,51,52,54,56,58, & 59 your date has been postponed to March 2, 2023 @ 830 AM. State of Maine Judicial Branch The prosecution will present its case in chief first. On December 1, 2021 Carney was taken into custody by members of Troop F without incident. 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. See Active Alerts and COVID-19 Response, Home Information for Jurors Grand Jury. 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. All jurors summoned for jury service for Monday, March 6, 2023 please report at the time listed on your summons. A grand jury is a group of fellow citizens called into the Court at random, just like a regular criminal jury. George D. LaCasse, 41, of Caribou, theft, criminal trespass and violation of conditions of release. You can share 5 more gift articles this month. Once you have been indicted, you will then be prosecuted. George D. LaCasse, 41, of Caribou, theft, criminal trespass, and violation of conditions of release. (WAGM) Grand Jury month of October. Please see PPMO-SJC-1. Cody J. Boucher, 32, of Mapleton, unlawful possession of scheduled drugs, criminal trespass, and violation of conditions of release. Below are two links to services specific to Aroostook County. Dustin D. Badger, 28, of Caribou, operating after license revocation. Jurors are indicated by juror number. The woman then fled the area on foot. Melaku M. Dingle, 43, of Bayonne, New Jersey, aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs. 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. Michael Zani et al. Bangor police said officers responded to a domestic violence report at 40 Westland St. in September of last year. 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. This larger group is known as the jury pool. //