A former employee of the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office has filed a discrimination lawsuit in U.S. District Court alleging that she was sexually harassed by a former county prosecutor.

Jennifer E. Becker, 50, Edgecomb, endangering the welfare of a child, March 13, 2015, dismissed; possession of marijuana, up to 1.25 ounces, March 13, 2015, $350.

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy Kenneth L. Hatch III has been placed on indefinite leave without pay following his recent indictment on charges of sexual abuse.

Corey Chapman, 23, Dresden, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, Aug. 26, 2015, Two Bridges Regional Jail 364 days, all suspended, probation one year.

Steven Crosby, 27, Jefferson, unlawful possession of scheduled drug, $400.

A veteran Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputy was indicted Tuesday, Aug. 9 on 21 counts related to alleged sexual assaults against three girls during the past 17 years.

A Jefferson woman who fraudulently received nearly $53,000 in government benefits over a nine-year period was sentenced Thursday, July 28 to six months in jail.

A 30-year-old Waldoboro man was sentenced Thursday, July 28 to seven years in prison with all but one year suspended after admitting to sexually assaulting a young girl a decade ago.

Leann C. Chenett, 46, Waldoboro, operating under the influence, $500.

Joshua D. Benner, 27, Waldoboro, shellfish harvesting license violation – commercial, April 24, $300; shellfish harvesting license violation – commercial, May 18, $300.

Irving S. Banks, 47, Jefferson, sale of elvers to other than licensed dealer, April 2, $2,000.