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Maine state police

Published
May 3, 2023

Auburn man in standoff prepared for possible armed confrontation, police say

Daryan Bryan Saunders is charged with aggravated attempted murder of a police officer.
Published
April 10, 2023

Debate over access to police discipline records reaches State House

The Legislature's Judiciary Committee Monday listened to arguments over a bill that would expand public access to the disciplinary records of public employees, including police.
Published
April 10, 2023

‘Radio silence’ from investigators frustrates family of Edgecomb toddler killed on Christmas morning

More than three months after police ruled 3-year-old Makinzlee Handrahan's death a homicide, family members continue to wait for charges to be filed.
Published
March 28, 2023

Man who sexually assaulted child gets prison sentence nearly cut in half after initial conviction overturned

An improper meeting between the district attorney and judge resulted in the overturning of Eric Bard's 2015 conviction. Now, instead of facing 50 years in prison for more than 21 charges, he is to serve 28.
Published
March 26, 2023

Vehicle crashes into Madawaska home, killing driver and man inside

State police are investigating the cause of the Saturday night accident.

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Published
March 22, 2023

Clinton man evades police by jumping on freight train and riding it into town, authorities say

David Bowring, 32, was being sought by officers Monday following an altercation with his girlfriend when he caught a ride with the passing train, Clinton police Chief Stanley "Rusty" Bell said.
Published
March 20, 2023

Boothbay Harbor man charged with attempted murder after lengthy standoff

Police arrested 40-year-old Matthew Plummer at an apartment complex in Boothbay Harbor early Monday morning, more than 10 hours after Plummer allegedly shot a man in a nearby parking lot.
Published
March 10, 2023

Lawmakers hit the brakes on requiring snow and ice removal from cars and trucks

The bill would no longer require Mainers to clear the snow and ice from their vehicles, instead only imposing a fine if their uncleared cars lead to a crash or injury.
Published
March 3, 2023

Clinton man sentenced to at least 9 months in jail for reckless driving that killed girlfriend

Stephen B. Richardson III pleaded guilty Friday to aggravated assault in connection with a crash on Oct. 31, 2021, that killed Julie Clark, 19, of Troy.
Published
February 26, 2023

Solon man arrested after Sunday standoff with deputies

Luke Pomerleau, 42, surrendered to police late Sunday morning after a two-hour standoff, and was charged with domestic violence assault and obstructing report of a crime.