Overall crime in Maine had dropped for 9 consecutive years under the old reporting system used through 2020.
Cops & Courts
Police, crime and courts news from the Portland Press Herald.
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‘Armed and dangerous’ man was hiding in Waterville attic when arrested, police say
Diego Martinez, 31, of Massachusetts was arrested early Monday, capping a manhunt that lasted more than five weeks after he eluded police in Sabattus.
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Judge denies Woodford Street shooting suspect’s request for bail reduction
Anthony Osborne, 45, is accused of setting up a drug robbery that led to the fatal shooting of Derald “Darry” Coffin, 43, in Portland.
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Mother sentenced to 47 years in prison for killing 3-year-old son
With Jessica Trefethen’s sentencing over, the family of Maddox Williams’ father wants to see reforms at DHHS, which was involved several times in the toddler’s short life.
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Suspect arrested in July 4th shooting at Kennedy Park housing complex
The U.S. Marshals Service arrests a Portland man charged in a shooting in which Portland police say a hostile crowd attacked responding officers.
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Falmouth man charged with fentanyl trafficking
Dale Hunnewell, 61, had previously served 25 years in prison for cocaine trafficking.
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Police identify victim in Hallowell shooting
Hallowell police have identified the victim in Sunday’s early morning shooting as Joshua Arbour, 42, as officers continue their search for the suspect wanted in connection with the shooting.
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Man robs Camden National Bank in downtown Oakland
This is the second Camden National Bank robbery in less than 2 weeks in central Maine.
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Man shot, injured early Sunday in Hallowell, police say
A 30-year-old man was shot during an altercation with an acquaintance at about 3 a.m. on Second Street, after which the suspect fled, according to police.
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Witnesses say argument led to Lewiston woman’s fatal shooting
Eddie Massie of Lewiston was ordered Friday to held without bail in the shooting death of Lacresha Howard last weekend.