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Wilton man out on bail for alleged drug trafficking is arrested again in Readfield

by Keith Edwards August 12, 2019August 12, 2019

Jeremy W. Anderson us arrested after what police believe to be heroin was found on a female passenger during a traffic stop early Monday.

Op-eds, Opinion

U.S. Attorney Frank: Law enforcement had key role in decline in Maine overdose deaths

by Halsey B. Frank Special to the Telegram August 11, 2019August 13, 2019

Though recent coverage didn’t mention it, a surge in federal prosecutions has been a deterrent to users and dealers.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Court documents detail wild robbery attempt in York

by Eric Russell August 6, 2019August 7, 2019

Three men from Massachusetts have been charged with federal crimes in connection with the May robbery attempt at a home near The Ledges Golf Club.

Op-eds, Opinion

Windham Rep. Bryant: Maine taking steps to crack down on ‘neighbor-spoofing’ telemarketers

by Mark Bryant Special to the Press Herald August 6, 2019August 5, 2019

A ban on disguised local robocalls will take effect next month; in the meantime, other resources are available to fight scammers.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Portland man remains in critical condition as assault investigation continues

by Eric Russell August 5, 2019August 5, 2019

Police say Rodney Cleveland was assaulted by Everett Meserve, who was being held in Cumberland County Jail on $50,000 bail after appearing in court Monday to face an elevated assault charge.

Cops & Courts, Maine

Hallowell police subdue man accused of holding woman against her will

by Keith Edwards August 5, 2019August 5, 2019

Nicholas W. Honas, 38, of Hallowell was arrested after a woman asked restaurant workers to contact police.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

York shooting a ‘targeted act of violence,’ FBI says

by Eric Russell August 5, 2019August 5, 2019

The victim, whom authorities have not identified, suffered life-threatening injuries, and the investigation is ongoing, the FBI says.

Maine

Pennsylvania police got 671 tips in Mainer’s highway killing, trooper testifies

by Carley Bonk Chambersburg Public Opinion July 30, 2019July 31, 2019

The officer details the leads that were ruled out before police received a tip 16 months after Timothy ‘Asti’ Davison Jr.’s slaying that led them to charge John Strawser Jr. with murder.