Christopher Caron, 42, is charged with murder in the death of 27-year-old Declan Perry, of Portland.
Morgan Womack
Staff Writer
Morgan covers crime and public safety for the Portland Press Herald. She moved to Maine from the sandy shores of West Michigan in 2024. She discovered her passion for breaking news while working for Michigan State University's student-run newspaper, and in her internships at the Indianapolis Star and NPR member station Michigan Public. Outside of the newsroom, she enjoys cooking, crafting and reading, and is always on the hunt for the perfect chai latte.
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Advocates challenge Cumberland County Jail’s obligation to hold ICE inmates
The Cumberland County commissioners heard several presentations about the advantages and disadvantages of the jail holding inmates for ICE.
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Cumberland County leaders say use of the jail by ICE may be out of their control
Protesters have called on the county commissioners to end the jail’s contract with the federal government.
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Limerick man who was punched by trooper while handcuffed sues Maine State Police
Justin Savage alleges that police violently assaulted him and violated his civil rights during his 2024 arrest. He and his girlfriend are seeking more than $100 million in damages, their lawyer says.
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Authorities identify victims in fatal Portland apartment fire
The fire may have started on the second-floor porch, the Office of the State Fire Marshal said.
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Fatal Portland apartment fire still under investigation
The three-story Munjoy Hill apartment building on St. Lawrence Street was condemned after an inspection Monday.
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The immigration arrest of a Portland father could complicate his domestic violence case
It’s unclear how Denis Rivera Martinez’s immigration status will affect local prosecutors who were in the middle of preparing a case when ICE agents arrested him at a city school.
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Louisiana man accused in death of Owls Head toddler prepares for trial
Aziayh Scott has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in the death 22-month-old Quayshawn Wilson in 2024.
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Chellie Pingree, Portland leaders pressure ICE to share details on arrest outside school
Immigration officers’ refusal to identify themselves while detaining a parent during student drop-off at Gerald E. Talbot Community School last week has led to a growing chorus of calls for transparency from federal agents.
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Cornish man accused of threatening UNE, having bomb-making materials
The 24-year-old man is charged with terrorizing, criminal use of explosives and attempting to cause a catastrophe.