CRIME & SAFETY
Reports outline new details about Cumberland County's response during Lewiston manhunt
CUMBERLAND COUNTY (WGME) -- After Action Reports from the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office are revealing new details about the agency's response to the Lewiston mass shooting and manhunt. The reports, which the CBS13 I-Team obtained through a public records request, were written by members of the Cumberland County Emergency Services...
Boat owner pleads not guilty to abandoning fishing vessel in Harpswell
HARPSWELL (WGME) -- The owner of a sunken fishing boat in Harpswell, which was leaking oil into the New Meadows River, has pleaded not guilty to abandoning the vessel. The boat sank during January’s storms and record high tides. According to the harbormaster, the fishing boat belonging to Cyrus...
Crash closes I-295 exit in Portland
PORTLAND, Maine — Emergency crews responded Monday morning to a crash on Interstate 295 in Portland, forcing a busy exit in Maine's largest city to close. The crash happened in the area of the southbound Exit 8 for Washington Avenue, causing traffic to back up over Tukey's Bridge around rush hour. A spokesperson with Portland police confirmed the exit was closed, but no timeline was shared for when it might reopen.
Maine man accused of drugged driving, clocking more than 120 mph during pursuit in New Hampshire
A Maine man is accused of drugged driving, clocking more than 120 miles per hour on local roads and leading New Hampshire troopers on a wild pursuit that ended with his arrest on Tuesday night.
Maine man sentenced for killing mother of children challenges his conviction
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A Portland man sentenced to 40 years in prison for killing the mother of his three children is challenging his conviction. In 2019, Anthony Leng avoided a trial by pleading guilty to murder. The plea agreement capped his sentence at 40 years. Leng now argues the trial...
Man to be arraigned for Portland murder
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A man charged in connection with the murder of a Portland man on St. John Street in March is set to be arraigned on Wednesday. Abdirahman Mahmoud, 36, was arrested and charged with the murder of 30-year-old Raoul Mapendo Tshiyuka. Mahmoud is currently being held without bail.
Topsham man with allegedly stolen guns arrested in Cundy’s Harbor
Police have arrested a Topsham man and charged him with multiple crimes after tracking him to Cundy’s Harbor following an alleged burglary and theft of guns and ammunition from a Brunswick home. Christopher James Tucker, 33, was arrested late Sunday, May 5, on charges of burglary, theft, illegal possession...
Sagadahoc County deputy continues to defend actions leading up to Lewiston mass shooting
PORTLAND (WGME) – A Sagadahoc County deputy is again defending the actions he took leading up to the Lewiston mass shooting. Sergeant Aaron Skolfield, who is now running for Sagadahoc County Sheriff, is pushing back on the interim report issued by the Lewiston independent commission. That report found Skolfield should have taken the gunman into protective custody.
Trial date set for Maine teen accused of planning shooting at South Portland High School
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A trial date has been set for a Maine teen accused of plotting a shooting at South Portland High School. The 17-year-old boy is accused of making threats and trying to recruit another person to commit mass murder at South Portland High School last spring. In April...
Maine Strong Foundation hopes to expand reach to help more Mainers experiencing tragedy
PORTLAND (WGME) – The Maine Strong Foundation hopes to expand its reach beyond victims of the Lewiston mass shooting and help all Mainers who experience unexpected tragedy. Last October, Maine Strong was created immediately after the shootings to help the families of victims and survivors and held its first fundraising softball tournament just two weeks later.
Yarmouth police dispatched to false emergency in ‘swatting’ incident
SOUTH YARMOUTH — In response to a distressing 911 call, Yarmouth Police raced to a residence late Tuesday night only to discover it was a hoax, an act known as ‘swatting,’ officials said. The call came in just before 10 p.m. with a whispering voice claiming a...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.