CRIME & SAFETY
New Hampshire man accused of helping boater leave scene in hit-and-run
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A New Hampshire man is accused of helping a boater who hit another boat and took off. Around 11 p.m. on August 12, police say the driver of a 50-foot "Sea Ray" hit another boat docked along Lake Winnipesaukee before leaving the scene. Officers found the Sea...
'It's a garbage pit:' Portland residents unsure how police presence will help neighborhood
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Portland police continue to put more resources into the Bayside neighborhood. It's in response to complaints about crime after a landlord shared video of violence and drug use on Portland Street. The police chief says it's too early to tell the impact they're having since this video...
Portland man who chanted 'it's our house' during Jan. 6 riots pleads guilty
WASHINGTON — A Portland man is now facing up to a year in prison and a $10,000 fine after pleading guilty to two charges relating to the January 6, 2021 riots at the U.S. Capitol. Michael Fournier, 46, was arrested on January 22, 2024, and originally pleaded guilty to...
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.
Crash in Gorham under investigation
GORHAM, Maine — A motor vehicle crash in Gorham early Tuesday afternoon led officials to close the intersection of Flaggy Meadow Road and Cressy Road, which reopened a few hours later. The Cumberland County Regional Communications Center announced the closure around 1:50 p.m. saying drivers should seek alternate routes.
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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