Police say Ramon Nunez-Rosario, 44, of Portland, assaulted 2 people behind the Homeless Services Center on Riverside Street.
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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Man who fell overboard in Casco Bay remembered as genuine, loving adventurer
The family of Eddie Berke, 31, of New Haven, Connecticut, is holding onto memories of his adventures and close bonds after he died in Casco Bay on the Fourth of July.
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Maine police academy looks to expand disciplinary rules for officer misconduct
The proposed rules would allow officers to be disciplined for behavior that is considered unprofessional but not criminal.
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Federal inmates’ return helps Cumberland County Jail finances but hurts staff morale
Housing federal prisoners is crucial to the jail’s funding, but adding inmates to the facility comes at a cost for correctional workers, who say they already were struggling with the workload.
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‘I’m not a murderer’: Suspect in death of Waldoboro man says he’s innocent
Jason Hewett said in an interview from Two Bridges Regional Jail that he didn’t kill Kyle MacDougall last month. He shared sealed court documents and claimed police led a sloppy investigation that landed him in jail.
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Teen seriously injured in Portland motorcycle crash
A 16-year-old boy was brought to Maine Medical Center after his motorcycle left the road and hit a tree near the intersection of Brighton Avenue and Raymond Road Sunday evening.
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Portland police arrest suspect in deadly Morrill’s Corner shooting
Police said Aaron Karp surrendered Thursday night and is being held without bail on a homicide charge at the Cumberland County Jail.
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Teens escaped from Long Creek by jumping from roof
The breakout from the state’s only youth prison kicked off a 3-day manhunt, and both young males now face multiple charges after police say they stole 3 cars and crashed 2.
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Portland shooting victim found community in city’s restaurant and bar scene
Susan McHugh, 54, of Gray, was 1 of the 4 people taken to the hospital following the shooting last week. Police investigating her homicide say the 3 other victims are men in their 40s and 50s.
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Woman killed, 3 injured in Portland shooting. Police scant on details.
Police say Susan McHugh, 54, of Gray, was killed, but they do not release details about the other people hurt in the shooting near Morrill’s Corner late Tuesday and say they will ‘provide updates to the public as the case allows.’