The bill’s sponsor says the unit would make sure criminal convictions ‘were arrived at by just means.’
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Domestic violence call leads to standoff in Lowell, police say
Police initially responded to the scene at around 4 p.m. Sunday, after a woman inside the home called to report the incident involving her husband.
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Belfast man charged with murder of his wife at a Readfield home
Samuel Whittemore, 34, of Belfast, was charged with murder after Margaux Whittemore, his wife, was found dead outside his parents’ home in Readfield Wednesday.
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Two in custody after shots fired in North Berwick
A section of Route 4 from Dennett Road to Buffum Road was closed during the incident Tuesday.
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Court documents detail murder charge against Portland man accused of stabbing roommate
Domingus Nobrega, 48, opted not to enter a plea at his arraignment Friday, forcing the court to submit a not guilty plea on his behalf.
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Portland apartment tied to several arrests over drug trafficking
Seven people were arrested Tuesday after city police searched an apartment building on Congress Street.
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Goodwill store in Augusta evacuated after discovery of grenade
A Maine State Police bomb team determined a box that had been donated contained a spent training grenade and fuses for artillery shells.
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Legislative committee recommends rule changes for Maine teens facing adult charges
The Legislature’s criminal justice and public safety committee approved the bill, with some amendments, on Wednesday.
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Maine Mall shooting: Police search for suspect, mall fully evacuated
South Portland police released photos of the suspect, who was seen leaving through the food court and has not yet been identified.
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Portland man accused of killing roommate asks for prosecutors to turn over evidence
It has been more than 2 months since Domingus Nobrega, 48, was arrested, but his attorney says they haven’t received any evidence to review.