A list compiled by the federal agency specifically calls out the three law enforcement jurisdictions ‘as endangering American communities.’
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Police, crime and courts news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Portland police arrest 3 teens accused in December shooting near park
No one was injured in the shooting, but multiple apartments on Cumberland Avenue were hit with bullets and several shell casings were found in Peppermint Park.
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Illegal firearm purchases in Maine feeding gun trafficking across U.S.
In places like Lewiston, a sharp rise in gun violence begs the question: How many firearms are acquired by people lying about who the gun is for?
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Man arrested after stabbing at Portland homeless shelter
The victim was taken to a local hospital after being slashed on the head Thursday night, according to police.
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Elan School and Yarmouth fires connected to 4 teens, state fire marshal says
The state agency says 7 fires in Poland and Yarmouth were intentionally set. Two teens have been charged in connection to some of the fires, and more charges may be coming.
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South Portland police launch policy review after Deering High School student ‘mistakenly’ detained by police
The 16-year-old student was apprehended by South Portland police who were executing a search warrant near the school.
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Data shows wide geographic disparity of yellow flag usage across Maine
Maine’s extreme risk protection order is barely ever used in certain corners of the state, but police say it’s not because they’re reluctant to confiscate guns from dangerous people.
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Guns taken through Maine’s yellow flag law? It might depend on where you live.
Use of the state’s law to intervene in gun violence varies greatly between counties and their police departments. But it’s unclear why.
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Portland man arrested, accused of gunfire on Grant Street
The 31-year-old man faces one count of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.
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Family of Deering High teen ‘mistakenly’ detained by police say he was racially profiled
The student was released shortly after he was apprehended by South Portland police officers. The department has not provided details explaining why they detained the 16-year-old.