Alexander Madore, 33, of Lewiston, appeared in court Friday on a slew of charges.
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Portland education technician accused of sex crimes has past criminal background
Benjamin Conroy’s past convictions include two counts of operating under the influence in 2018, though it was unclear Friday whether that should have excluded him from working in a school.
Man shot by Portland police charged with misdemeanors
Edward C. Hyman, 42, faces counts of criminal threatening and resisting arrest, police said.
Belfast man charged with assaulting Portland police officer
Portland’s chief said the incident might have had a far more serious outcome if officers had not been trained in crisis intervention techniques.
Man charged with stealing car and eluding police after Lewiston chase
Alexander Madore, 33, was taken into custody on Ash Street about a block from where the car crashed.
Mexico man suing Lewiston police and estate of former officer for ‘illegal arrest’
Nicholas Meserve, the late Lewiston police officer involved in Norman “Bo” Thompson’s arrest, later died from an apparent drug overdose.
Greenwood man indicted on drug charges in Franklin County
A traffic stop in Wyman Township in 2020 led to the arrest of Terrence G. Gordon, formerly of Bethel.
Four arrested after searches of Fairfield house turn up drugs, explosive device, police say
Officers arrest Derek Poirier, 40, on Sunday at his Winter Street house. A day later, police searched the house again and arrested another three suspects.
Education technician at Portland school charged with multiple sex crimes
Benjamin Conroy is accused of victimizing a student in the autism spectrum program where he works at Ocean Avenue Elementary School.
Augusta police shoot and kill man who reportedly threatened people with knife at city shelter
Authorities said deadly force was used in the Wednesday night incident after a man threatened residents at the Bread of Life Shelter.