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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PublishedAugust 12, 2018
Driver who was transporting 11 children in Kittery van crash has long record of driving violations
Although John E. Guy, 21, possesses a commercial driver’s license, he has twice been convicted of driving to endanger, most recently in 2016, Maine driving records show.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2018
Suspected road rage incident snarls Maine Turnpike traffic in South Portland
The highways of Maine were littered Friday with crashes, a truck fire and one incident of road rage, backing up traffic and causing delays throughout the afternoon.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2018
BMW burns at jetport terminal garage
Jetport workers and Portland firefighters extinguish an engine fire near on the bottom level of the parking garage, the Portland Fire Department said.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2018
Family of Portland man who died from stab wound disputes police finding that it wasn’t a crime
How 22-year-old Patrick Lobor died remains under investigation, but loved ones cast doubt on the conclusion of Portland police. Meanwhile, a vigil draws hundreds.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2018
Thunderstorms leave nearly 4,000 CMP customers without power
The rain and thunderstorms moved quickly through the region Friday evening, leaving about 1,500 homes and business in Cumberland County without power.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2018
Photo gallery: Viking vessel storms into Portland
The 115-foot-long replica ship will be on display for tours and photographs until Monday.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2018
Acquitted Kennebunk teacher has no regrets, hopes to teach again
Jill Lamontagne, 30, said she does not think texting with students was inappropriate, and left open the question of whether she could ever return to the classroom.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2018
Oxford County deputy terminated after probe of alleged firearms accident
Stephen Witham’s firing is the latest setback for the sheriff’s office, after its leader resigned in December amid allegations of sexual misconduct and who is now being investigated by the FBI.
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PublishedJuly 25, 2018
FBI investigating former Oxford County sheriff who sent explicit images, deputy testifies
Court testimony reveals that the probe into the destruction of documents and other records began before Wayne Gallant stepped down amid allegations he sexually harassed department members.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2018
Portland man arrested after daytime stabbing in Bayside neighborhood
Police say the suspect, who resides in the area, choked and cut the victim during a fight.
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