Robbinston woman charged with murder is held without bail

42-year-old Rebecca Moores was arrested on Wednesday on an outstanding warrant for murder of 53-year-old Paula Johnson.
Published: Jul. 8, 2022 at 2:53 PM EDT
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MACHIAS, Maine (WABI) -A Robbinston woman charged with murdering a Pembroke woman in February made her first court appearance in Machias today.

42-year-old Rebecca Moores was arrested on Wednesday on an outstanding warrant for murder of 53-year-old Paula Johnson.

Moores is currently being held without bail at Washington County Jail.

State police say she was taken into custody during a traffic stop on Hardy Point Road in Pembroke.

This comes after a months-long investigation into Johnson’s death.

She was found dead in her home.

Moores’ next court appearance will be scheduled at a later date.

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