Cops & Courts - Portland Press Herald

Key witness apologizes for testifying against Maine doctor convicted of tax evasion

Lawyers for South Portland dermatologist Joel Sabean have included the letter as evidence in their motion for a new trial.

by Staff Report January 24, 2017January 26, 2017

Maine Drug Enforcement Agency officers say Tylee Felder was carrying a bag that contained 2 ounces of cocaine valued at $6,000.

by Staff Report January 24, 2017January 25, 2017

During a search of a home on Hotel Road, police find drugs with a street value of 12,000 and an AR-15 assault rifle.

Central Maine Power Co. says Nicholas Gagne stole power valued at more than $3,000 and created a fire hazard while risking electrocution.

Police are investigating the deaths of Dana Furtado, 44, and Amber Morrow, 21, but say nothing indicates the deaths were suspicious.

Police responded to a Carroll Street home about 1 a.m. and discovered that some students had thrown a party involving underage drinking.

The barn was part of a residential school program run by the Maine nonprofit in Cornville.

by Staff Report January 23, 2017January 25, 2017

The arrests were made following an investigation into the sale of heroin on Mount Desert Island, the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency says.

Police say the officer was bitten on the hand when he was trying to get a topless woman down off a pillar.

by Staff Report January 23, 2017January 23, 2017

Wendell White allowed two criminal gangs to use the Bangor apartment he shared with his 3-year-old son to sell crack, authorities say.