Maine State Police to step up traffic enforcement

Maine State Police

Published
April 6, 2021

Maine State Police to step up traffic enforcement

A policy of not enforcing some minor traffic infractions, put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic, is ending.
Published
March 22, 2021

Maine inspection sticker requirement comes under legislative scrutiny again

The Legislature's Transportation Committee is considering a slate of bills that could alter or do away with the state law requiring annual motor vehicle safety inspections.
Published
March 11, 2021

State police cruiser struck by car in Auburn

The trooper was responding to an emergency in Livermore Falls on Monday, an official said.
Published
March 4, 2021

Shannon Moss will replace longtime voice of Maine State Police

Shannon Moss, who most recently worked for News Center Maine, will replace Steve McCausland.
Published
February 23, 2021

Press Herald sues Maine State Police over concealed discipline records

The newspaper is working to obtain public information on why more than a dozen state troopers were disciplined since 2015.
Published
February 19, 2021

Man convicted for killing Somerset County deputy asks for new trial

John Williams, the man who killed Deputy Eugene Cole in 2018 is asking a judge to grant him a new trial, alleging that prosecutors failed to turn over information that could have helped his defense.
Published
February 11, 2021

Maine police voice support but raise questions about racial data collection bill

The measure aims to provide data on traffic stops that would help to identify and prevent patterns of racial profiling.
Published
February 11, 2021

State lawmaker files complaint about award for trooper accused of racial profiling

Maine State Police gave a prestigious 'Trooper of the Year' award to John Darcy, whose traffic stops have come under scrutiny.
Published
January 21, 2021

District attorney to review case about the shooting of Waterville toddler

District Attorney Maeghan Maloney said Waterville police plan to forward information about the shooting of a 2-year-old boy in his home to her office once the investigation is complete, and her office will determine if there is adequate evidence to charge someone.
Published
January 15, 2021

Police radio traffic provides details of intense, high-speed chase that led to 2 fatalities

The recording reveals that the driver of a pickup truck tossed power tools, trash and even a handgun out his window at police as he fled at speeds up to 110 mph.