The “Franklin County Sheriff’s Office received a report in July from a state lab indicating white powder seized during the stop was 8.6 grams of fentanyl, according to the sheriff.
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Three people arrested, more than $3,000 seized in Winslow drug bust
Winslow police found more than 100 grams of fentanyl after a bail check led to the discovery of drug-related activity at the Monument Street residence of Joseph Romagno, 38.
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Attempted traffic stop turns into a rescue after crash and vehicle fire
With luck and quick thinking by Deputy Kevin Collins, a 17-year-old boy survived the fiery crash after apparently fleeing from the officer Tuesday night in Waterboro.
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Maine Supreme Court says warrant of cellphone records was legal
A lower court had ruled a search warrant for cellphone records related to a string of burglaries was not legal because of a lack of probable cause.
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With traffic deaths up 24%, police ramp up drunken-driving patrols for holiday weekend
Officials expect more than 1 million vehicles on the Maine Turnpike over the Labor Day weekend, and police agencies across Maine will be watching for impaired drivers.
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Illinois fugitive charged in vehicle theft spree
Before police surrounded a Livermore Falls home and arrested him last week, investigators had pursued the suspect in various ways, including a vehicle chase along Route 4 and a foot chase through a swamp.
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California man accused of crawling into bed with girl, 11, is indicted
A York County grand jury indicted Claudio Pinto, 31, on charges of burglary, aggravated criminal trespass, assault and attempted unlawful sexual contact.
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Somerset sheriff to launch active shooter app program for schools
In an active shooter situation, a teacher or school official would push a button and all law enforcement officials, especially those in the immediate area, would be alerted.
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York police, video doorbell company team up to aid investigations
Ring’s partnership with York police aims to give investigators a new way to ask for surveillance footage from residents’ security systems.
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Former Lewiston cop’s drug history could compromise court cases
The illicit drug use by former police officer Nicholas Meserve appears to have affected two criminal cases, including an attempted traffic stop of Norman ‘Bo’ Thompson of Mexico.