CRIME & SAFETY
Body found Friday in Lewiston, but police say death not considered suspicious
LEWISTON, Maine — A body was found Friday afternoon in Lewiston, but police said the death is not considered suspicious at this point in the investigation. Lewiston police confirmed with NEWS CENTER Maine that a body was found in a wooded area near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge in Lewiston at about 4:30 p.m. Friday.
Emergency officials respond to incident in South Paris
OXFORD COUNTY, Maine — Several roads in the Oxford County town of South Paris were closed by emergency officials around noon Monday while law enforcement responded to a developing situation. Maine State Police and other law enforcement officials were spotted at the scene of the incident by NEWS CENTER...
Portland PD report on Lewiston shooting claims sheriff's team was intoxicated, almost ran over other officers
LEWISTON, Maine — A report detailing the police response to the Lewiston shootings accuses the Cumberland County Sheriff's tactical team of being intoxicated and almost running over other officers. Portland police filed its "after action report" in December. The report became public Thursday. In the report, Nick Goodman, commander...
Lewiston police arrest three, seek fourth after College Street shooting
LEWISTON — Police have arrested two juveniles and a 19-year-old man in connection with a shooting late last night and are reviewing the involvement of a fourth individual. Officers responded to reports of gunfire at 84 College St. around 11:37 p.m. on April 25 and found multiple shell casings, suggesting several shooters were involved.
Total Maine 05/05/24: In-depth on the race for Sagadahoc County Sheriff
BATH, Maine — On this edition of Total Maine, we speak one-on-one, at length, with the candidates for Sagadahoc County Sheriff. The agency was heavily criticized by the commission investigating the Lewiston mass shooting for failing to confront Robert Card during wellness checks at his home in September. Sheriff Joel Merry says his job isn't finished while his opponent Aaron Skolfield disputed the commission's findings.
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