CRIME & SAFETY
Mason the comfort dog makes big community impact for Portsmouth police
PORTSMOUTH — City police detective Rochelle Jones and her canine partner, Mason, have a tough job. They both go into all kinds of situations: intense, tactical, critical, health and well-being checks and many more. They always have each other’s backs. Mason is a comfort dog and has been...
New Hampshire man faces felony charges after discovery of fentanyl
KITTERY, Maine — Officials say a police dog helped track down deadly drugs hidden inside a car in Kittery early Monday morning, leading to the arrest of a New Hampshire man. Local officers were reportedly investigating a suspicious car parked at around 1:45 a.m. near the Kittery Outlets. That's when officials say the officers became suspicious that drugs were hidden inside the vehicle.
South Berwick postal carrier pleads guilty to stealing from mail on his route
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A South Berwick man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to theft of mail by a postal carrier. According to court records, 48-year-old Russell Joaquin opened and stole the contents of greeting cards from his postal route between January and May 2023. The Department of Justice says Joaquin was...
Rochester shooting victim Kyle Violette remains in critical condition, mother says
ROCHESTER — Kyle Violette, the 37-year-old Rochester man who was shot six times on April 8, remains in critical condition at Boston Medical Center, but his mother says there are signs he is fighting hard for his life. "He is a strong, strong man," said Cyndi Glenn. "He is still not breathing on his own, but he is aware at times and can communicate by writing or using signs. He knows what happened to him and...
York home damaged during fire; Multiple crews called to scene
A home will no longer be able to be lived in following a fire in York Beach Saturday afternoon. York Village and York Beach Fire Departments were both called to Long Sands Road around 4:40 p.m. for a fire at a home. When they arrived, a fire was found in...
York apartment fire sparked by charging battery for model race car, chief says
YORK, Maine — A fire at an apartment building on Long Sands Road on Sunday has been ruled accidental, according to Fire Chief Chris Balentine. Firefighters responded to a reported building fire at 64 Long Sands Road at approximately 4:40 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered a fire inside a wall on the second floor.
Driver arrested for DUI, leaving accident scene in Whitingham
WHITINGHAM — Vermont State Police apprehended a 22-year-old Readsboro man on April 16 after he attempted to flee from the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Vermont Route 100. Adien Bimmler was detained by officers from the Dover Police Department who were assisting state troopers in managing the accident area.
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