The family of Samuel Mugisha, who’s been missing since Nov. 4, are hoping police can access his personal devices to help lead their search.
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Portland police chief, sheriff at odds over jail intake limits
After a man allegedly threatened his officers, interim Police Chief F. Heath Gorham criticized Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce for continuing to limit jail intake.
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Portland police announce arrest in Grant Street crash
A suspect turned himself in to police Friday. He faces several charges, including aggravated attempted murder and kidnapping.
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Police investigate burglaries of two occupied Portland homes
Police believe the same suspect broke into houses on Dirigo Street and Brighton Avenue early Sunday morning while residents were sleeping.
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Portland police search home on Grant Street
Portland police announced Friday the execution of a search warrant on Grant Street, but won’t release any information about the criminal investigation.
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Police investigating car crash, gunfire on Grant Street on Sunday
Police say people reported a fight and gunfire on Grant Street about 10 p.m. Sunday but no one was shot.
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Judge lowers bail for Woodford Street shooting suspect
Police allege Thomas MacDonald was in the car and present during the shooting, but was not the one who shot and killed Derald “Darry” Coffin. A Cumberland County judge lowered his bail to $50,000.
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Two people shot, seriously wounded in Old Port
The early morning shootings are the latest in a series of violent crimes that are challenging Portland police and concerning community leaders.
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Portland police ramp up patrols amid spike in violent crime
Shootings in Portland have more than doubled compared to 2021, while staffing problems persist at the police department and the county jail.
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Portland man arrested in Riverton Park shooting
Police say the motive for the shooting that injured a woman may be related to an earlier altercation at The Woodfords Club.