After hiding for 34 years, convicted rapist Gary Irving will finally pay for his crimes. And one of his relatives made it happen.
David Hench
Rapist captured in Gorham after 35 years: ‘How did you find me?’
A flight from justice ended Wednesday for a serial rapist who hid in plain sight for decades.
Committee grills corrections head on procedures
Corrections Commssioner Joseph Ponte on Wednesday was questioned by a legislative committee on his department’s internal affairs and use-of-force procedures.
Lawmakers reject proposal to limit prisoners’ rights
The bill, supported by the Department of Corrections, would have barred prisoners from seeking protection from vindictive officers.
Police identify Biddeford shooting victim
The Biddeford man was shot to death inside his car in the parking lot of the Parish Place Apartment complex, police said.
Former S. Portland legislator pleads not guilty to assault, theft
Christopher Muse, a former Democratic representative from South Portland, was arrested Sunday after a woman reported the Friday night incident, police said.
Rockport sex offender charged with assaulting teen
Arthur “Ron” Dodge, 54, is charged with gross sexual assault for an incident that allegedly happened last year at Dodge’s home.
Mixup delayed police response to Greene boy’s death
Six-year-old Nathan Capponi was playing on his scooter when his father accidentally ran over him with a plow Wednesday.
Portland police seek 2 in pellet-gun shooting of cab driver
The driver was hit in the face and neck with either BBs or pellets. He was treated by rescue workers at the scene but was not taken to the hospital.
Suspect who fled police used grinder to remove handcuffs
Two days after he fled, handcuffed, from a sheriff’s cruiser, Kevin Lawlor of Standish turned himself in.