PORTLAND — The Portland Police Department reported eight drug overdoses since 8 p.m. Thursday, including two fatalities, marking a concerning spike in
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PORTLAND — The Portland Police Department reported eight drug overdoses since 8 p.m. Thursday, including two
SCARBOROUGH — Officer Cook of the Scarborough Police Department is investigating an incident involving a white
SOUTH PORTLAND — A routine traffic stop early Sunday morning led to the seizure of multiple
SOUTH PORTLAND — South Portland police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual involved
WINDHAM — Officer Bradway of the Windham Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying
PORTLAND — Portland Police arrested a 33-year-old local man Wednesday night after he allegedly attempted to
PORTLAND — Portland Police arrested a 34-year-old unhoused man Wednesday after he allegedly threw a brick
GORHAM — The Gorham Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man captured
FREEPORT — The Freeport Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person
WESTBROOK — Westbrook Police Department detectives have solved several major theft cases resulting in criminal charges
Portland sees 8 overdoses in 24 hours, 2 fatal
April 12, 2025
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PORTLAND — The Portland Police Department reported eight drug overdoses since 8 p.m. Thursday, including two fatalities, marking a concerning spike in a 24-hour period. So far this year, Portland
Maine police seek video after car chase ends in crash
April 10, 2025
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SCARBOROUGH — Officer Cook of the Scarborough Police Department is investigating an incident involving a white Ford sedan that fled during a traffic stop on April 9 at approximately 10:45
South Portland traffic stop leads to major drug, weapons seizure
April 9, 2025
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SOUTH PORTLAND — A routine traffic stop early Sunday morning led to the seizure of multiple illegal drugs and firearms, according to South Portland police. Officers pulled over Michael Myrick,
South Portland police seek help identifying suspect in April incident
April 9, 2025
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SOUTH PORTLAND — South Portland police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual involved in an incident that occurred in the city on April 8. Officer Emerson is
Windham police seek help identifying individuals in investigation
April 7, 2025
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WINDHAM — Officer Bradway of the Windham Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying several individuals connected to an ongoing investigation. The officer is looking to speak with
Portland man charged after vehicle theft, attempted stabbing
April 3, 2025
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PORTLAND — Portland Police arrested a 33-year-old local man Wednesday night after he allegedly attempted to stab someone and stole their vehicle. Officers responded to the area of Commercial and
Man arrested after brick assault on Portland Street
April 3, 2025
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PORTLAND — Portland Police arrested a 34-year-old unhoused man Wednesday after he allegedly threw a brick at a victim and threatened another person with a knife. Abdoalmonim Kodi was charged
Police seek public’s help to identify man in Gorham
April 2, 2025
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GORHAM — The Gorham Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man captured in surveillance footage. Officials acknowledged the poor quality of the available image and said
Freeport police seek help identifying person of interest
April 1, 2025
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FREEPORT — The Freeport Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest. Authorities have not released details about why they are seeking to identify
Westbrook detectives solve string of thefts, recover stolen property
March 31, 2025
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WESTBROOK — Westbrook Police Department detectives have solved several major theft cases resulting in criminal charges against three men, officials announced Friday. In one case, detectives recovered stolen tires and
