Federal officials have publicized a database of arrests as part of the justification for recent enhanced enforcement efforts, but the list cites decades-old charges and arrests made by local police months earlier.
Dylan Tusinski
Staff Writer
Dylan Tusinski is an investigative reporter with the Maine Trust for Local News' quick strike team, where his stories largely focus on money, drugs and government accountability. He has written about international drug trafficking rings, Maine's housing crisis, political polarization and much more. He previously worked for the Morning Sentinel in Waterville from 2023 to 2025. When he's not on the clock, Dylan can often be found at the nearest Grateful Dead cover band show or minor league hockey game.
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ICE agents shatter window, leave 1-month-old baby, mother in car after Portland arrest
Video shows federal immigration agents leaving behind an infant and broken glass after detaining a Guinean immigrant with no known criminal history.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
ICE removes detainees from Cumberland County Jail, cancels contract after sheriff’s criticism
Despite several court orders that certain inmates remain in Maine, ICE moved multiple detainees to facilities in other states, which the U.S. Attorney’s Office acknowledged was a violation of judicial orders.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Why some Mainers support ICE’s increased enforcement in the state
Homeland Security’s ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ has found vocal and widespread support among Maine’s conservatives, though some are expressing concern over the federal agents’ tactics.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
FBI investigates Fairfield pot shop previously tied to Chinese organized crime
The investigation at 201 Norridgewock Road led to at least 2 people being taken into custody, but further details were not immediately available.
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Maine DOT worker ‘saved the life’ of his co-worker during Waterville I-95 crash
Chad Manson threw himself and another worker out of the way of a minivan speeding toward their construction crew on Interstate 95 Tuesday morning, authorities and family members said, saving both of their lives.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
State Sen. Joe Baldacci on 2nd Congressional District race: ‘Let’s do it!’
The Democratic state senator from Bangor said he intends to make an announcement about his potential campaign for Congress next week.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
How did Caribou, Maine, get its name? We may never know.
Why the Aroostook County city was named for an animal now extinct in the state remains something of a mystery.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Maine Capitol Police being absorbed into state police
The transition will happen over several years and comes after the former Capitol Police chief was accused of a drunken assault and resigned.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Despite state lawsuit, another Maine school district affirms policy banning trans athletes
Regional School Unit 24’s board voted Tuesday to double down on its policy of restricting transgender students to the bathrooms and sports teams that align line with their biological sex.