After crashing his car into a tree, police say a man aimed his gun at an Androscoggin County deputy who was trying to make an arrest Friday night.
Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office
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Lewiston mother sues Androscoggin County jail, medical contractor for son’s 2023 death
Trevor Saunders died of pneumonia at the jail in 2023. His mother says the jail and its medical staff ignored his pain and cries for help.
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Man dead following shooting off Route 9 in Sabattus
Police confirmed one person was dead and authorities said there was no danger to the public.
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Sidney woman says she killed her son, 14, on orders from God
Megan McDonald, 39, told police in December that God had chosen her for a murder-suicide and her son, Quincy, needed to be sacrificed, according to a police affidavit.
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Police arrest man who prompted road closure in Topsham
After a day of searching, the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Topsham man for multiple alleged crimes, including violating a protection order and bail conditions.
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Poland man arrested after vehicle stolen in Minot and stabbing, police say
Payton Hamilton, 20, is charged with stealing a blue Ford F-150 from a residence on West Minot Road at around 5 a.m., local officials said.
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Poland near-drowning Saturday did not involve drugs, alcohol, police say
An unnamed 21-year-old male was rescued from a near-drowning at Range Pond State Park on Saturday.
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Cumberland County sergeant was already suspended before domestic violence allegations
Brian Smith, 36, is charged with domestic violence reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and threatening display of a weapon after he was arrested Sunday afternoon.
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A rapidly changing landscape for first responders leaves many firefighters, EMTs unprotected
With most of Maine’s fire departments and emergency medical services responding to potentially violent situations, many of Maine’s non-law enforcement first responders are investing in ballistic personal protective equipment. Many of those who aren’t investing in the equipment would like to.
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Minot man gets $1 million bail in shooting of sheriff’s deputy
Deputies respond to disturbance in Minot on Valentine’s Day, discovering a home on fire and a man with a gun.