James Perry was arrested after he responded to a report of a possible drowning and police suspected he was impaired.
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Police, crime and courts news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Augusta police release images of man suspected in Walgreens robbery
The man made off with narcotic medication from the store’s pharmacy on Sunday, police said.
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Defense says no evidence ties Scott Bubar to weapons in police shootout in Belgrade
Trial resumes Thursdsay on charge of aggravated attempted murder of deputy.
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Topsham police seek 3 who ran from scene of wreck
A silver Mercedes hit a house on River Road.
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A Czech seaman has an unusual advocate – a federal judge in Maine
The judge in Portland rejects a plea agreement because there was no reward for the whistle-blower who exposed pollution.
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‘Wild party’ in Waterboro leads to 2 arrests
Also, several minors are issued summonses for illegal possession of alcohol, the York County sheriff says.
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Man sought in robbery of Augusta pharmacy
The white male in his 20s or 30s made off with a narcotic drug, police say.
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Dog’s body found. Then came the curious tale of Franky the pug mix
The ‘ugly act’ that claimed the life of a terrier-pug mix named Franky elicits an outpouring of support in a Down East town.
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Belgrade shootout suspect’s trial begins Monday
Scott A. Bubar is charged with trying to kill a deputy in an incident that left his own father dead.
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Scarborough woman gets 2 years for embezzling from medical practices
Carrie Caporino stole more than $500,000 from a dental practice and a Falmouth doctor’s office.