Two more burglaries, reported early Tuesday, prompt police to step up patrols of businesses. One of the 14 victims says, ‘It’s not your typical smash and grab.’
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NYPD judge recommends firing officer in Eric Garner death
The police officer is accused of using a chokehold in the 2014 death of Garner, whose dying pleas of “I can’t breathe” became a rallying cry against alleged police brutality.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Oakland police investigate high school, business burglaries
A lot of windows were discovered broken early Monday at Messalonskee High School, and the Early Bird Restaurant and Oakland House of Pizza were broken into as well, according to Deputy Chief Rick Stubbert of the Oakland police.
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Longtime South Portland police lieutenant chosen to be Portland’s next chief
The city passes over interim Chief Vern Malloch, who says he’s following through on his decision to retire if he wasn’t selected as the permanent chief.
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Longtime South Portland police chief retiring after nearly 50 years in law enforcement
Edward Googins, who took over in 1994 and is credited with revitalizing the force’s reputation, will step down in January.
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Cape Elizabeth resident returns to mysteriously clean house
Window blinds had been raised, sofa throws had been folded and bed sheets had been replaced with fresh linens.
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Our View: New Maine panel will take deeper look at deadly force
Studying police shootings could lead to better procedures that make the officers and the public safer.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Video: Auburn police pluck alleged fugitive from river
Lewiston Police Sgt. Wayne Clifford said that a Lewiston man who attempted to evade arrest by jumping into the Androscoggin River was caught shortly after.
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He was high when he killed a sheriff’s deputy. Jury will decide whether it was murder.
Experts trade testimony about how drugs affected John D. Williams’ state of mind at the time he shot Cpl. Eugene Cole. The defendant says he will not testify.
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Portland police evacuate station after suspicious package left in lobby
They cleared their headquarters for 2 hours early Friday and called in the bomb squad to investigate, but the suspicious package was determined to be harmless.