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Standish man arrested following car chase and manhunt

by Dennis Hoey August 11, 2020August 11, 2020

Shaw Adams, 42, of Standish is facing multiple charges after leading police on a chase along the Maine Turnpike

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Police arrest Vienna man following 10 reports of automobile burglaries in Winthrop

by Sam Shepherd August 11, 2020August 12, 2020

Gregory Roe, 34, was charged Tuesday with burglary from a motor vehicle and theft.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Federal judge throws out blood sample in fatal Acadia crash

by Megan Gray August 11, 2020August 11, 2020

Three people died last August in the crash on the Park Loop Road, and the driver is facing multiple charges, including manslaughter.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Still seeking suspect, police release details about armed robbery of Buxton store

by Dennis Hoey August 10, 2020August 11, 2020

Police have recovered a face mask and a fake weapon, but have been unable to find the man who donned a black ski mask before entering the story and displaying what appeared to be a handgun.

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Police arrest two men in connection with Westbrook shooting

by Megan Gray August 10, 2020August 11, 2020

Each is charged with aggravated reckless conduct following an investigation into the shooting on July 26.

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Man armed with knife prompts Portland police to shut down part of Park Avenue

by Dennis Hoey August 9, 2020August 9, 2020

The situation was resolved when the man, who was ‘actively cutting himself,’ was disarmed by a ‘sponge round,’ a police spokesman says.

Maine, Maine Crime

Police: Man damages Pittsfield cruiser, assaults officer while en route to jail

by Amy Calder August 9, 2020August 10, 2020

Kristopher M. McWilliams, 31, headbutted Pittsfield Officer Hunter Quinlan and kicked him twice in the chest, according to officials.

Business, Maine, Maine Crime

Sheriff’s office investigates break-in at brewery in Harrison

by Dennis Hoey August 6, 2020August 6, 2020

The owners of Fluvial Brewing, who were already struggling with the economic effects of COVID-19, say they were devastated Thursday when they found their business had been burglarized.