State police assisted in the investigation Monday morning of the shooting at Auburn Plaza, which sent a 19-year old man to the hospital and resulted in the arrest of an 18-year old Auburn man.
Maine Crime
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Case shows testing for impaired motorists has flaws
A wrongfully accused bus driver in Biddeford was an aberration, police say. But critics argue an unscientific drug recognition process is stacked against drivers.
Central Maine law enforcement noticing uptick in hung-up 911 calls
Multiple law enforcement agencies are seeing an increased number of 911 hang-ups this year and are advising people who mistakenly alert emergency responders to stay on the line.
Warren man accused of trying to strangle woman
The victim, who was pregnant, also says he kicked her in stomach, according to an affidavit.
Marissa Kennedy’s mother gets 48 years for the 10-year-old’s murder
The 35-year-old mother was convicted in December of depraved indifference murder.
Area men who supplied lethal overdose sentenced in federal court
Leeds and Auburn residents were in the supply chain of the fentanyl sold to 29-year-old Jesse Cleveland.
Portland man arrested in connection with weekend stabbing in Old Orchard Beach
Akram Ibrahim has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon.
Lisbon man convicted of manslaughter faces second probation violation accusation
Todd Gamache was convicted of manslaughter in the 2007 death of an 8-month-old girl.
Oxford man passed out in Hampton Inn lobby charged with selling cocaine
Brandon Dearborn of Oxford was found passed out in the lobby with a gun and thousands in cash.
Poland officials warn of scam seeking donations
Executive Assistant Nikki Pratt urged residents Wednesday afternoon to ignore a bogus email soliciting money for a GoFundMe page.