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
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
The situation was resolved when the man, who was ‘actively cutting himself,’ was disarmed by a ‘sponge round,’ a police spokesman says.
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Police: Man damages Pittsfield cruiser, assaults officer while en route to jail
Kristopher M. McWilliams, 31, headbutted Pittsfield Officer Hunter Quinlan and kicked him twice in the chest, according to officials.
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Sheriff’s office investigates break-in at brewery in Harrison
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.
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Wiscasset police say man forced cruiser off the road, charge him for 2nd time this week
Stuart Wyman, 48, faces drunken-driving counts in 2 incidents and other charges, as well.
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Police: $1,500 of fishing gear stolen from boats at Winthrop marina
Fishing equipment was taken from two boats moored at the East Winthrop marina Sunday evening, prompting Lakeside Lodge & Marina to beef up security.
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Lewiston man who was struck with a machete-type knife indicted
AUBURN — A Lewiston man was indicted this week on multiple felonies, including forcing his way into an apartment and using a loaded handgun to threaten the tenant, who defended himself with a machete-type knife. An Androscoggin County grand jury handed up an indictment Tuesday charging Stephen Gurney, 34, of 54 Blake St. with burglary […]
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Vandal tips portable toilets, breaks hand santizer dispensers at Hall-Dale Little League field
Hallowell Police Chief Scott MacMaster said about $200 in damage was done at the field, including a failed attempt to start a small fire in a dugout.
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South Berwick man sentenced to 3 years in prison on federal drug charge
Stephen Kissh, 54, was sentenced Tuesday for possession of fentanyl and cocaine with intent to distribute.