Cops & Courts - Portland Press Herald

Maine police leaders say Trump’s advice to rough up suspects is ‘wrong message’

Officials say it’s illegal, hurts community relations, weakens criminal cases and violates their core values of professionalism.

Chief deputy and two others had been on administrative leave pending briefing from Attorney General’s Office.

by staff report July 31, 2017July 31, 2017

John Cote of Buxton allegedly exposed himself in Buxton and Hollis in two separate incidents in July.

The intoxicated woman and naked infant were found amid cat feces, vomit, empty prescription bottles and beer cans, police say.

A Lewiston officer had fired at the tires of the vehicle driven by two boys on a destructive spree.

Police arrest a Brunswick woman and charge her with operating under the influence, leaving the scene and other violations.

Finding the mother she lost when she was 12 would help Honey Rourke of Lewiston feel solace – as would confirming to all the identity of the killer.

by Staff report July 29, 2017July 29, 2017

Emma Lewis, 18, of Limington is charged with aggravated criminal mischief, Maine State Police say.

They say a Maine panel unilaterally judged their son guilty of a crime – the basis for the denial.

Michael C. Swift, 29, was also charged with operating under the influence early Friday morning.