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.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
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.
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Saco chief retiring in wake of investigation, with staff lacking confidence in him
Police Chief Raynald Demers was cleared at the end of a 2-month investigation into unspecified misconduct, and now will retire with benefits.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Man killed by Gorham police while trying to run down officer, state says
Police say the man who was shot to death was wanted on warrants.
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Maine police say bill that would prohibit profiling goes too far
Law enforcement officials say profiling is unacceptable but object to the costs of a measure to mandate training and require police to collect data and investigate complaints.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Former Bethel cop sentenced to serve 21 months for sexual assault
The former officer, who was convicted at a jury trial last year of the felony charge, is sentenced to 8 years, with most of that time suspended.