John Dunne Jr., 26, is charged with stealing an image from a stranger’s cellphone, and disseminating a second photo without consent.
Matt Byrne
Matt Byrne has covered crime and public safety for the Press Herald since 2016. It is his second beat since being hired at the Press Herald in late 2012, when he left the Boston Globe's suburban news bureau. Matt grew up outside Philadelphia, moved to Boston to attend Emerson College and now loves living in Maine. When he is not nerding out on court documents or listening to a police scanner, Matt loves to work on old cars, make things out of metal and try new craft beers. Offers to drive your race car, or news tips, are always welcome.
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Spring storm causes accidents, school closing controversy
The superintendent in SAD 6, where a school bus slid off a road, posts an apology on the district’s website for his decision to not cancel classes.
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Maine law enforcers respond to a flourishing heroin trade
Drug arrests and prosecutions have risen dramatically, though authorities acknowledge systemic difficulties in tracking the data.
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Westbrook police looking for psychiatric patient
Maurice Pelissier, 41, who is believed to be a threat to himself and potentially others, was last seen around 9 a.m. fleeing the area of Andover Road and Congress Street.
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Cape Elizabeth schools locked down because of unwanted visitor
The man, who was asked to leave but returned an hour later, was taken into custody by Cape Elizabeth police without incident.
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Investigation of Portland shooting focuses on man seen running from building
David Anderson, 36, was killed and another person was injured in the shooting Tuesday night at 88 Gilman St.
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LePage calls again for pay raises for state police, wardens, marine patrol officers
The governor won’t accept a Democratic proposal to fold pay increases into a supplemental budget bill, creating a standoff with the Legislature.
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Scarborough man charged with sexual assault, exploitation of a minor
Vincent E. Guerrero was arrested Friday by Portland police and bail was set at $100,000.
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Harrison teenager in serious condition after Paris crash
Richard Strother, 18, was ejected from the car, said police, who believe alcohol was a factor in the crash.
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Auburn man accused of molesting girl who is family member
Tyler Briggs, 26, is indicted on 18 counts of unlawful sexual contact for offenses alleged to have occurred in Cumberland County.