Detective Sgt. John Desjardins says he was defending himself and his wife when he drew a handgun and shoved a man into a window.
David Hench
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Maine sheriffs to present awards for valor, job performance
The association’s annual meeting also features an expert on police mental health awareness.
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Maine drug agents dismantle suspected meth lab in Ellsworth
Ellsworth police discover the operation in an apartment at 153 State St. and the building was evacuated, police said.
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Digital radio system live and clear for Maine State Police
The new system replaces the 1974 system that had dead zones and no ability to handle multiple incidents.
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Man crashes pickup truck into boats at South Portland marina
Christopher Baker, 21, is injured but climbs into his truck’s covered bed to stay warm and is found about 5 hours later.
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Portland man sentenced to more than 9 years for smuggling marijuana
Prosecutors say David Jones, 30, smuggled more than 5,500 pounds of pot into the state as the head of a ring.
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Drunken driver who hit Biddeford family on bikes sentenced to 10 years in prison
A crash survivor says the court was too lenient on David Labonte, who had four prior OUI convictions when he killed the father and badly injured a 17-month-old boy.
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Former Maine man drowns in rough surf off Florida beach
Family members spotted 32-year-old Sean Beaudet face down in the water; their efforts to resuscitate him failed.
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Mama’s CrowBar on Munjoy Hill avoids eviction
The eclectic neighborhood pub can stay open until its lease runs out in the fall.
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Man faces drug charges after traffic stop in Falmouth
Police say the Cornville man had what they suspect is heroin, marijuana, hypodermic needles and other drug paraphernalia.