Portland police
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PublishedJuly 6, 2020
Portland police investigate shots fired into station parking garage
An officer who was inside the garage at the time was not injured, according to police.
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PublishedJune 11, 2020
Some Portland councilors want outside review of police response to protests
The City Council will consider launching an independent probe into police actions during demonstrations last week that led to arrests and damage to buildings.
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PublishedJune 11, 2020
Police say they intercepted armed counterprotesters in Portland last week
The disclosure comes after a resident questions why officers were stationed on rooftops during last week's protests and a police official says they were there to protect demonstrators.
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PublishedApril 1, 2020
Police plan education, measured enforcement of statewide stay-at-home order
Police around southern Maine say they don't plan checkpoints or other aggressive enforcement of the order that takes effect Thursday.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2020
Portland Police Logs: March 2-8
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2020
Fisherman’s death in Portland Harbor was accidental, police say
David Downes of Brunswick lost his footing as the boat he was on was docking, and he died after about 5 minutes in the water on Jan. 15.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2019
Portland Police Logs: Dec. 2-8
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PublishedNovember 27, 2019
Portland Police Beat: Nov. 27
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PublishedNovember 18, 2019
Portland Police Logs: Nov. 10-17
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PublishedNovember 13, 2019
Portland police will honor school board’s request to put body camera use on hold
The decision comes a day after the board voted to ask that camera use by school resource officers be delayed until rules are finalized.