The Augusta medical examiner will conduct an autopsy on Jason Grant, 46, of Oakland, in the coming days.
Maine Crime
Police, crime and courts news from the Sun Journal.
ICE removes detainees from Cumberland County Jail, cancels contract after sheriff’s criticism
Despite several court orders that certain inmates remain in Maine, ICE moved multiple detainees to facilities in other states, which the U.S. Attorney’s Office acknowledged was a violation of judicial orders.
Why some Mainers support ICE’s increased enforcement in the state
Homeland Security’s ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ has found vocal and widespread support among Maine’s conservatives, though some are expressing concern over the federal agents’ tactics.
Is Maine prepared if ICE protests get dangerous?
Demonstrations here have so far remained peaceful, but organizers say they’re concerned about the aggressive crowd-control tactics that federal agents have used in Minnesota and elsewhere.
NTSB releases preliminary report on Rockland school bus crash that killed 12-year-old student
The federal agency is also investigating the fatal bus crash that occurred in Standish in December.
Officials investigating death of 3-month-old Orrington infant
The baby’s father, Shawn Samuels, was arrested on a murder charge after the baby’s death was ruled a homicide.
Maine pauses issuance of undercover license plates after request from border security
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said Saturday that her office wants ‘to be assured that Maine plates will not be used for lawless purposes.’
School bus driver charged with manslaughter in Rockland student’s death
Rockland police arrested Jeffery Colburn, 65, of Camden, on Thursday. He has pleaded not guilty.
Man arrested in Skowhegan homicide after N.H. pursuit
Dane Burke, 55, was arrested in connection with the killing of Nichole Jackson, 46, of Skowhegan.
Cumberland County DA says she is willing to prosecute illegal use of force by ICE agents
As Maine communities brace for a possible enforcement surge, Jacqueline Sartoris said in an interview that she’s concerned about use of force by federal agents in Chicago and Minneapolis.