42-year-old Kyle Desmarais pointed a gun at police Sunday night and was shot by 2 officers, according to Portland police.
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Jury to resume deliberations in Woodford Street murder trial on Monday
The 12 jurors will decide whether Damion Butterfield, 24, is guilty of murder, aggravated attempted murder and robbery in the death of Derald Coffin in April 2022.
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Portland standoff with yellow-flagged subject ends when police find body inside condo
Robots and a K9 unit helped to search and secure the townhouse after police heard a gunshot when they tried to serve court papers.
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Portland to clear homeless encampment at Harbor View Memorial Park
The city announced Friday that it will clear dozens of tents along Commercial Street on Tuesday because so many beds are open at the city shelter.
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Federal labor board wants Starbucks to reopen 23 locations, including 1 in Portland
The National Labor Relations Board is accusing Starbucks of closing its Old Port location last December in response to workers’ attempt to unionize.
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Judge bars jailhouse call evidence in Woodford Street murder trial
Superior Court Justice MaryGay Kennedy isn’t dismissing a murder charge against Damion Butterfield, but she has agreed to bar prosecutors from playing recorded jail calls, a crucial part of their case.
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Citing conflicting jail texts, attorneys ask judge to dismiss charges in Woodford Street killing
In messages he sent to his girlfriend from prison, Damion Butterfield both confesses and maintains his innocence in the shooting death of Derald Coffin in April 2022.
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Man arrested minutes after Marginal Way bank robbery
Portland police arrested Khalid Gurhan, 29, and recovered the money they say he stole from Skowhegan Savings Bank on Wednesday morning.
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Portland residents ask jetport to increase parking without paving over woodland
Portland International Jetport officials presented the surface parking proposal as it enters the public review process.
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Prosecutors walk jury through police investigation in second week of Woodford Street murder trial
Police charged Damion Butterfield, 24, with murder about 4 weeks after he met with Portland detectives at the York County Jail. He has denied being the man who shot Derald ‘Darry’ Coffin in April 2022.