An officer who was inside the garage at the time was not injured, according to police.
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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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Posted inLocal & State, News
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Times Record
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Portland police identify ‘person of interest’ in indecent exposure incidents
Police in Portland are working with their counterparts in Gorham, Sanford and Scarborough on incidents involving lewd conduct by a man.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Portland swears in Frank Clark as new police chief
The Scarborough resident and former lieutenant in South Portland takes over the department in a ceremony at Merrill Rehearsal Hall.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland police investigating unexplained death
PORTLAND – Police are investigating the death of a 44-year-old Portland man who was discovered semi-conscious just before 2 a.m. Sept. 6 near 87 Free St. by workers collecting trash. Police say the workers began performing CPR after calling 911 for assistance. Paramedics attempted to resuscitate the man but they were unsuccessful. His body will […]
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Portland police arrest man charged with child rape in Pennsylvania
Jeremiah L. Gleason, 42, faces an extradition warrant on 7 felony charges brought by a police department near Harrisburg, according to police.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Police locate vehicle likely involved in hit-and-run that killed skateboarder
Portland police will examine the white sedan for evidence linking it to the July 10 hit-and-run that killed 25-year-old Wayne Harwood.