Federal officials have publicized a database of arrests as part of the justification for recent enhanced enforcement efforts, but the list cites decades-old charges and arrests made by local police months earlier.
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Border Patrol arrests 4 after ‘suspicious activity’ at Calais bank
The 4 people were found to have been in the country illegally after a traffic stop in Crawford, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Does Maine have any private prisons? | Fact brief
Nationwide, 22 states rely solely on publicly operated prisons.
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York County first responders hope new training facility will ease onboarding process
Some classes have already begun at the York County Regional Training Center. The Alfred facility officially opens this spring.
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Westbrook police buy rifle suppressors, but not for stealth
The suppressors are meant to protect officers from hearing loss and repeated blasts while training at gun ranges.
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York County corrections officer arrested by ICE outside immigration appointment
Sheriff William King said the arrest makes him doubt ICE’s promises to target only ‘the worst of the worst’ as it moves through Maine.
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ICE removes detainees from Cumberland County Jail, cancels contract after sheriff’s criticism
Despite several court orders that certain inmates remain in Maine, ICE moved multiple detainees to facilities in other states, which the U.S. Attorney’s Office acknowledged was a violation of judicial orders.
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Limington man found guilty of murder, arson in deaths of mother and her partner
Attorneys for Matthew Cote argued he was experiencing a mental health crisis. Prosecutors said Cote acted intentionally.
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Why some Mainers support ICE’s increased enforcement in the state
Homeland Security’s ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ has found vocal and widespread support among Maine’s conservatives, though some are expressing concern over the federal agents’ tactics.
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Cumberland County sheriff: ICE arrest of corrections officer was ‘bush league’
Kevin Joyce said the officer, who was detained Wednesday night in Portland by several agents, has a ‘squeaky clean’ record.