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Maine attorney general wants to find out why police deadly force is rising

Janet Mills says the dramatic increase in officer-involved shootings requires ‘a broader analysis.’

by Associated Press February 15, 2018February 15, 2018

Jason Jackson’s attorney had said that Jackson was unarmed when he was shot by a Marine Patrol officer.

Joel Thompson pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated assault and domestic violence assault.

by Donna M. Perry Sun Journal February 15, 2018February 15, 2018

Steven Butler pleaded guilty in January in federal court to three counts of selling fentanyl.

by Donna M. Perry Sun Journal February 15, 2018February 15, 2018

Warden calls incident joy riding on ice and said man was charged with driving to endanger.

Police say Kevin O’Connor had a suspended driver’s licensed when he lost control of his car and crashed into a house in Harpswell.

by Staff Report February 15, 2018February 15, 2018

Police were executing a search warrant Thursday afternoon as part of an investigation into stolen property when the shooting occurred.

by Staff report February 15, 2018February 20, 2018

Augusta police investigated the reported threat and said the boy ‘was unlikely to act’ on the threat involving a firearm.

Speeds reached 100 mph on U.S. Route 201 in Madison and Solon.

Noah Gaston, who is accused of killing his wife in early 2016, hired his third legal team this month.