CRIME & SAFETY
Portland man pleads guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud, identity theft
PORTLAND, Maine — A Portland man pleaded guilty Wednesday in a Portland court to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. Court records show 22-year-old Paul Logugune and a coconspirator broke into unattended vehicles to steal purses and wallets between May and June 2022, the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Maine said in a release.
Westbrook officers honored for solving complex domestic violence case
WESTBROOK — Two Westbrook police officers have been recognized for their exceptional investigative work that led to the arrest of a suspect in a complex domestic and sexual violence case. Sergeant Chris Burgess and Detective Jeff Stackpole were awarded the 2023 Criminal Investigation Award for their dedication to a...
South Portland police seek help identifying person of interest in Home Depot incident
SOUTH PORTLAND — South Portland Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance in identifying a person of interest related to a recent incident at the local Home Depot. In a social media call to action, authorities have asked for Facebook users to aid detectives by providing...
South Portland police make 5 OUI arrests in recent crackdown
SOUTH PORTLAND — South Portland Police reported a series of operating under the influence (OUI) arrests, totaling five since late Friday night, attributed to vigilant police work and community involvement. The department’s efforts come as a response to both citizen tips and driving complaints, alongside proactive patrols by officers....
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