Police say they have had undercover officers posing as prospective clients to determine if women are being coerced into prostitution.
Cops & Courts
Police, crime and courts news from the Portland Press Herald.
Vermont man denies charges stemming from massive drug raid in Maine
Officials say the sting, which included 20 locations, targeted a medical marijuana business that allegedly sold surplus pot illegally.
Father of alleged Embden cow killer says case has destroyed their lives
Anthony Sparrow said his son acted in self-defense when the cow charged at him on their property in early September.
Vermont man pleads not guilty to marijuana trafficking charge
Charles Caliri was charged with possession with intent to distribute in connection with federal drug raids in Lewiston and Auburn targeting a medical marijuana growing operation.
Police charge Portland man in connection with stabbing at State Theatre
Joseph Lewis, 27, faces one count of elevated aggravated assault.
Domestic violence charge dropped after concert promoter meets plea agreement
The Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office drops the charge against Alex Gray, whose former girlfriend accused him of assaulting her.
Somerset jail corrections officer charged with assault out on bail
Jeremy A.E. Carr was arrested on a charge of domestic violence assault after allegedly putting his girlfriend in a chokehold after she found another woman in his bed.
Crime spree tracked from Vermont to three central Maine counties
Reports of high speed chases, car burglaries and auto thefts have been taken from Franklin, Somerset and Penobscot counties.
Riverview patient accused of threatening dad with knife
Mark Gessner, convicted of murder in the 1994 death of a florist in Bath, is being held on $50,000 bail at Two Bridges Regional Jail.
Judge orders candidate for district attorney to stay away from woman who says she fears for her safety
The temporary ruling bars Seth Carey from having any contact with his ex-girlfriend, who lives in Auburn.