The review was conduced after Trooper John Darcy was accused by multiple defense attorneys of pulling suspects over because of race.
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Three Portland officers injured in violent arrest that draws another hostile crowd
Police say a man became violent when they took his gun because he was identified as a convicted felon, and about a dozen people taunted and cursed at the officers.
Lewiston man sentenced to more than 3 years on gun charge
Steven Walker said he had disarmed his wife of the gun police found in his car after she had shot his car with it.
Biddeford Middle School employee arrested on child pornography charges
Police say an education tech at the school faces child exploitation charges after transmitting obscene material over the internet.
York veterinary practice hit by ransomware attack
The vet who runs the York Animal Hospital said he lost patient records when he refused to pay the $80,000 ransom.
Oxford County arrest log: July 9, 2021
• Amber Lewis, 36, of 904 Lodge Court, Auburn, on a charge of disorderly conduct, 4:47 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, in Oxford by Oxford Police Department. • Gale S. Smith, 49, of 4 Hazen St., Apt. 1, Norway, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 10:10 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, at 4 Hazen […]
Lewiston man charged with felony assault in January brawl
Abdullahi Issak is accused of striking a man with a bat or a billy club.
Lisbon teen charged with attempted murder in stabbing
The 18-year-old remains in jail while facing two felony charges involving a 17-year-old boy.
Third man involved in York robbery attempt gets more than 8 years in prison
Three men have now been sentenced to federal prison for a 2019 robbery attempt that turned violent.
Armed men’s Maine license plates raise more questions about militia’s links to state
New court documents reveal that the two vehicles carrying 11 heavily armed people who were arrested on a Massachusetts highway last weekend had unregistered Maine license plates.