A 2017 law that allows guards to administer the lifesaving drug has had an impact, and is especially helpful at correctional facilities that don’t have 24-hour medical staffing.
Cops & Courts
Police, crime and courts news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Man charged with murder in death of Bar Harbor teenager
Jalique Keene, 21, of Bar Harbor is accused of killing Mikaela Conley, 19, whose body was found during a search Saturday.
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‘Major drug dealer ‘ sentenced to 70 months in prison
Toni Juliano, 30, of Canaan was arrested in 2017 after police seized heroin, fentanyl and cocaine.
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Roommate troubles lead to arson charge in South Portland
A Ferry Village man was arrested after police and firefighters were called to his home to investigate a report of a kitchen fire.
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Augusta man back in prison after overdosing on heroin
Roger Linton II was on probation for a 2008 drunken driving manslaughter charge, when he violated conditions of release prohibiting drug use in April, prosecutors say.
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Waterville woman accused of setting boyfriend’s clothes, belongings on fire
Police say after getting into an argument with her boyfriend, Victoria Mann dragged his clothes and belongings into the street and set them on fire.
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New Maine State Police chief has long career here
Gov. Paul LePage administers the oath of office to Col. John Cote in a room filled with family members and co-workers.
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Judge orders $500,000 bail and mental health evaluation for suspect in hit-and-run death at Sanford ball field
A defense lawyer with no link to the case says that’s unusually high bail for a manslaughter charge, and may be an effort by the judge to protect the public.
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Windham crash results in drunken-driving charge
Joel L. Thompson, 61, of Windham crashed his car on Brand Road shortly before 7 a.m. Monday, police say.
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New Hampshire woman charged with OUI after crash in Acton
Malori Anderson, 34, admitted having just left Willy’s Ale Room, police say.