2022
Lubec man accused of killing girlfriend arrested in Virginia
The discovery of a deceased woman believed to be from Lubec in the trunk of a car at Bailey's Mistake has led to the arrest of her boyfriend on a charge of murder.
Crime & Public Safety
2022
Perry woman arrested for murder in shooting death of Eastport man
A 50-year-old Eastport man, Jason "Cowboy" Aubuchon, was shot in the head and killed in Perry the day after Christmas, and his 40-year-old former girlfriend, Danielle Wheeler, has been charged with murder.
2021
Three suspects arrested for Machias homicide
The investigation into the shooting death of a 17 year old New York man found in Machias on November 4 has led to the arrests of three men in connection with the homicide, which police now say was drug related.
2021
Lubec grapples with curtailing increase in vandalism, thefts
Responding to claims of a surge in vandalism, speeding, property damage and theft, Washington County Sheriff Barry Curtis and Chief Deputy Michael Crabtree spoke to a full house during the September 1 meeting of the Lubec Select Board.
2021
Three arrested after Pembroke home invasion
Three suspects were arrested for robbery following a high-speed chase after they tied up and assaulted a Pembroke man in his home early Sunday morning, April 18.
2021
Former Calais police officer charged with drug trafficking
A former officer with the Calais Police Department has been arrested after allegedly providing drugs to a student at Narraguagus High School. Jeffrey Bishop, 53, of Cherryfield left the Calais department less than a week before he was arrested on the drug-trafficking charges.
2020
Homicide suspect in Machias put money on bar for cremation
The man who allegedly killed three people and wounded another during a shooting spree in the Machias area last February reportedly stated shortly afterward to those at the Machias American Legion hall...