A city official says the investigation of the police chief and a deputy chief could take several more weeks.
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Man accused of killing his roommate in Old Orchard Beach remains in jail
Dustan Bentley, 30, is accused of killing William Popplewell in the apartment they shared.
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Sanford woman arrested in Massachusetts, charged with kidnapping her children
Brittany Bohan and her two children were located Monday in a house in Beverly.
Posted inMaine Crime, Nation & World
Airman from Westbrook was shot after tackling armed store robber, documents say
Two men plead not guilty to killing Shawn Mckeough Jr. at an Arkansas gas station on Friday, and a 3rd man remains at large.
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Saco begins investigating alleged misconduct by police chief and top deputy
City Administrator Kevin Sutherland is not saying what led him to place Chief Raynald Demers and Deputy Chief Corey Huntress on paid leave.
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Idea for new police, fire headquarters welcomed by most Portland councilors
However, they also say the plan raises questions about costs and financing and environmental problems at the proposed location.
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Limerick woman accused of vandalizing vehicle behind Town Hall
Nanci Gammon, 59, was arrested and charged with aggravated criminal mischief, the York County sheriff says.
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Man accused of firing gun in Portland
The 25-year-old suspect is being held in connection with a disturbance early Saturday on Sherman Street, police say.
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Saco’s police chief, deputy chief placed on leave
City Administrator Kevin Sutherland notified police department employees of the decision in a memo, which says he plans to bring in a consultant ‘to provide an assessment.’
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Panel rejects bill that would require all police in Maine to wear body cameras
The Legislature’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted unanimously against the measure, which many police officials opposed.