Arrests 1/5 at 4 a.m. Alicia Farrar, 31, address unlisted, on Parris Street on charges of assault and violation of conditional release. 1/6 at 5:16 a.m. Nicholas N. Humiston, 36, of Standish, on Riverside Street on charges of a probation violation and unlawful possession of scheduled drugs. 1/7 at 1:04 a.m. Robert N. Wing, 44, […]
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Police review panel deems Jennings’ response unacceptable
The Police Citizen Review Subcommittee doubles down on its recommendation to add two residents to the Portland Police Department’s use of force committee.
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Woman drops excessive-force lawsuit against Portland police
The city says there was no settlement in the case, which alleged that what happened to Mumina Ali fit a pattern of unconstitutional treatment of Somali refugees and Black residents.
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Drug Take Back Day set for Oct. 24
PORTLAND — The Portland Police Department will collect unused prescriptions and other medicine at three sites across the city next weekend as part of National Drug Take Bck Day. Medicines can be brought to the Hannaford parking lot, 295 Forest Ave., and to Walgreens Pharmacies at 364 Allen Ave. and 616 Forest Ave., where they […]
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Portland police, Black Lives Matter group clash over plans for protest Saturday
Organizers dispute Chief Frank Clark’s criticism about a lack of communication.
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Shots fired outside homeless encampment at Portland City Hall
Police are seeking a white man in his 30s in connection with the incident, and Police Chief Frank Clark says ‘prompt steps’ are needed to improve safety.
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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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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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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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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.