Some police departments are leasing cameras from Flock, a company facing scrutiny for its increasingly pervasive surveillance tools and collaboration with federal immigration enforcement.
Maine Crime
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Pittsfield man charged with animal cruelty
Christopher Colson Jr. is alleged to have sexually assaulted a dog, leading to its paralysis and eventual euthanization.
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After 3 decades, Augusta city attorney set to rest
Stephen Langsdorf retiring after 27 years as municipal attorney, representing more than 50 municipalities.
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Clinton man found guilty of sexually assaulting child at his home faces more charges
Christopher Connors faces allegations he assaulted a second boy in Clinton.
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Augusta man arrested in Pittston in connection with explosives investigation
The arrest and subsequent search drew a significant police presence and put the Pittston-Randolph Consolidated School into lockdown, authorities said.
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Maine man convicted of sexual assault dies in prison
Richard Sweet, 73, formerly of Waterville, died Monday morning while serving a 35-year sentence at Mountain View Correctional Facility in Charleston, officials said.
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Limerick man who was punched by trooper while handcuffed sues Maine State Police
Justin Savage alleges that police violently assaulted him and violated his civil rights during his 2024 arrest. He and his girlfriend are seeking more than $100 million in damages, their lawyer says.
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Skowhegan standoff suspect tied to threatening video, affidavit says
Police believe Janathian Viles was involved in a video in which he appeared to assault a girl and hold a gun to her head.
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Liberty man charged with murder in Palermo killing
The arrest of Kirby Bradford, 58, on Thursday comes five months after state police began investigating the death of Robert Bruso, 56.
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Augusta man charged after dog dies in truck parked outside bar
Abinadi Nephi White, 34, was charged with multiple counts of cruelty to animals.