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PublishedDecember 18, 2024
Rape kit backlog shows how much Maine still lags on investigations
A 3-year, $2.5M grant will allow Cumberland County to inventory as many as 500 untested kits and then investigate and prosecute eligible cases. It remains a statewide problem.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2024
Police say South Portland teen accused of planning school attack glorified Columbine shooters
A judge is considering if the 17-year-old will be tried as an adult after his friend told police he was plotting a school shooting and had racist beliefs.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2023
South Portland teen accused in scheme to kill members of school community pleads not guilty
The South Portland 17-year-old appeared in Cumberland County Juvenile Court on Thursday on several felony level charges, including arson and solicitation for murder.
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2023
District attorney asked to investigate misappropriation of Gray town funds
An annual town audit uncovered several financial issues, including a large payout of sick time to an employee leaving their job, which was later reported to investigators.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2023
Father of South Portland teen accused of planning attack pleads not guilty to obstructing police
A South Portland man is accused of obstructing police during the arrest of his son, who has been charged with trying to persuade another person to kill students, faculty and staff at South Portland High School.
Cumberland county district attorney
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