Officers from Portland, Falmouth, Westbrook and Cumberland are sharing information about armed robberies at gas stations or convenience stores this week that may be connected.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Man on probation for child abuse in Maine may have fled to Florida
Laquavius Hudson, 21, was convicted of abusing his former girlfriend’s 3 chlldren in Lewiston.
Police investigate a rash of armed robberies in greater Portland
Four armed robberies have been reported at stores since Tuesday night, and investigators want to know whether they’re connected.
Man who killed girlfriend, 2 children in Garland loses appeal
Keith Coleman is serving three life sentences for the murders and rape in 2014.
Court rejects appeal of Portland man convicted of fatal shooting
Haji-Hassan is serving a 39-year sentence for killing Richard Lobor in 2014.
Gardiner man sentenced to 1 year behind bars for drug trafficking
The remainder of the five-year term for Edwin Lawrence was suspended while he serves two years on probation.
Westbrook police search for armed man who robbed convenience store
The robber displayed a handgun at Good Things Variety on Saco Street shortly before 1 p.m. Thursday.
Police arrest 2 from Belgrade over dangerous weapon report
The suspects, Heather Berube, 42, and Jonathan Ayer, 20, were arrested later in Mercer, where they were found with a 9 mm pistol, police said.
Morning Sentinel March 22 police log
Waterville area police reports for Wednesday, March 22, 2018.
Dayton man, accused of strangling girlfriend, and his mother arrested
Sandra King is charged with hindering the apprehension of her son as he fled police.