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Police say Maine teen trashed farmer’s cornfield, then posted video on Facebook

by Colin Ellis July 6, 2018July 6, 2018

Police arrest Kristoffer Welch, 19, after sending out an alert to farmers in Franklin and Somerset counties to check their crops.

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Winslow man facing domestic violence charges after 2-hour standoff

by Emily Higginbotham July 6, 2018July 6, 2018

Gregory S. Allen Jr., 31, was arrested Wednesday afternoon and is being held without bail at the Kennebec County Correctional Facility.

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Portland police charge Portland teenager with murder in Bayside shooting

by Gillian Graham July 6, 2018July 7, 2018

Tyrese Collins was free on bail when police say he shot Jack Wilson, who had been staying at the Oxford Street Shelter.

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Police searching for man who robbed South China bank

by Emily Higginbotham July 5, 2018July 6, 2018

Police say a white male suspect took an undisclosed amount of cash Thursday and fled the scene in a nearby vehicle.

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Prostitution arrest at South Portland motel opened window on sex trafficking

by Juliette Laaka The Forecaster July 5, 2018July 6, 2018

A woman charged with prostitution at the Knights Inn on Route 1 was being watched by people who coerced her to stay there and meet men, witnesses say.

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Cape Elizabeth police investigate Oakhurst area burglaries

by Kelley Bouchard July 5, 2018July 6, 2018

Two residents report interrupting intruders, apparently before anything could be stolen.

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In City Hall realignment, Portland police chief to become assistant city manager

by Matt Byrne and Randy Billings July 5, 2018July 5, 2018

After two decades with the department, Michael Sauschuck will retire from the force July 20 and take on a city role focused on external relations, especially at the State House.