Westbrook police have arrested two people after reports of gunfire on Cumberland Street Wednesday night.
Willie Banks, 41, of Westbrook, and Nadira Thomas, 27, of Casco, were arrested in connection with the incident, Westbrook police said Friday.
The gunfire was reported at 8:12 p.m. at 290 Cumberland St., a multiunit building near the intersection with Bridge Street. Officers found evidence that shots had been fired at the scene, but no injuries were reported, police said.
One bullet hit a neighboring residence, they said.
Banks was arrested that night and charged with aggravated reckless conduct and illegal possession of a firearm. Thomas was arrested Thursday afternoon and charged with reckless conduct, domestic violence, aggravated criminal trespass and illegal possession of a firearm.
Westbrook police said the investigation is still open and additional charges are expected.
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