Teenagers saying they were local firefighters might have been looking over a home with the intention of commiting a burglary or robbery there later, the fire chief said.
Cops & Courts
Police, crime and courts news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Fairfield police receive more than 12 car burglary reports
Several cars were reported broken into Friday morning on Gordon Place, as were others on High Street, Elm Street, Main Street and Highland Avenue, according to police reports.
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Police say 14-year-old N.H. runaway stole cars, broke into 3 Maine camps
The Farmington Police Department has charged him with a felony and 8 misdemeanors.
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Portland police investigate menacing letter sent to Islamic center as hate crime
Members of the Islamic Society of Portland say they continue to feel safe despite the threat of bloodshed in August.
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Florida man fleeing from police run over by Wells officer
Police say Keith Lee took off during an arrest and was hit by a cruiser when he fell in a field.
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Portland landlord will remain free during appeals in fatal fire case
A judge grants a motion to postpone the start of a three-month jail sentence to allow for lengthy appeals.
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Two children charged with arson after Pittsfield fire
Two 12-year-olds were alone at the home on Higgins Road when the fire started.
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Fairfield man caught on camera allegedly stealing gun
Michael Cilley, 48, has been identified as the man recorded reaching over a counter at A&G Shooting Supply, grabbing a handgun and tucking it into his waistband
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Judge refuses to lower $500,000 bail for Fairfield man accused of shooting ex-girlfriend
The judge cites a threat to public safety if Jeremy Clement, charged with elevated aggravated assault and burglary, is released.
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Portland, Scarborough restaurant owners plead guilty to tax evasion
The owners of J’s Oyster Bar and Anjon’s Italian Restaurant face jail time and could be made to repay more than $2 million in restitution, according to court records.