Shannon Moss, who most recently worked for News Center Maine, will replace Steve McCausland.
Maine State Police
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Lawyer goes to court for access to Maine crime lab records
York County attorney Amy Fairfield says the public should have more information on how the state police crime lab operates, including employee disciplinary records and its analysis of evidence.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine State Police should be more transparent
The department’s incomplete compliance with the state’s public records law has prompted two lawsuits.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Press Herald sues Maine State Police over concealed discipline records
The newspaper is working to obtain public information on why more than a dozen state troopers were disciplined since 2015.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Man convicted for killing Somerset County deputy asks for new trial
John Williams, the man who killed Deputy Eugene Cole in 2018 is asking a judge to grant him a new trial, alleging that prosecutors failed to turn over information that could have helped his defense.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine police voice support but raise questions about racial data collection bill
The measure aims to provide data on traffic stops that would help to identify and prevent patterns of racial profiling.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
State lawmaker files complaint about award for trooper accused of racial profiling
Maine State Police gave a prestigious ‘Trooper of the Year’ award to John Darcy, whose traffic stops have come under scrutiny.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
State Police provide details on Wednesday car chase in central Maine
Lawrence R. Knowles faces several charges after leading police officers on a chase Wednesday morning, according to police.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
DA will review shooting of 2-year-old Waterville boy for potential criminal charges
District Attorney Maeghan Maloney said Waterville police plan to forward information about the shooting of a 2-year-old boy in his home to her office once the investigation is complete, and her office will determine if there is adequate evidence to charge someone.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Police radio traffic provides details of intense, high-speed chase that led to 2 fatalities
The recording reveals that the driver of a pickup truck tossed power tools, trash and even a handgun out his window at police as he fled at speeds up to 110 mph.