The payment results from a multistate lawsuit claiming the automaker failed to disclose dangerous ignition switch defects.
Cops & Courts
Police, crime and courts news from the Portland Press Herald.
Detective, in heated exchange, insists he didn’t ‘zero right in’ on Anthony Sanborn in girl’s murder
Retired police detective James Daniels says his notes show that several people named a man who was angry with 16-year-old Jessica Briggs, but the official report says otherwise.
Alert goes out after string of daylight burglaries in South Portland
Police say the burglars have entered unlocked homes and taken jewelry, cash and precious metals.
Lead detective in Sanborn murder trial questioned about possible alternate suspects
Retired police detective James Daniels rebuffed suggestions that he did not pursue viable leads, and said the investigation led officials in other directions.
Ex-Riverview patient sued over assault on mental health worker
A judge approved a $100,000 attachment on property belonging to Arlene Edson, who recently won $180,000 to settle a separate claim against the state.
In midst of opioid epidemic, drug arrests dropped 9% in Maine last year
A law enforcement official has some theories why, and says drug dealers are still a top focus. Meanwhile, Maine’s overall crime rate declined 8.7%.
Police dog finds injured driver who left Lebanon crash scene
The driver was disoriented and intoxicated, according to Maine State Police.
Old Orchard Beach man accused of punching, choking pregnant girlfriend
Justin Murphy, 24, is arrested and charged with elevated aggravated assault on a pregnant person – a Class A felony.
Federal indictment handed up in September 2016 bank robbery in Manchester
Clinton Damboise initially was charged in state court but now faces federal charges.
Old Orchard Beach gives police dog final salute
Gunther was laid to rest Monday after a sudden medical issue, according to a department Facebook post.