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Portland Man Accused of Throwing Rock Through Vehicle Window Arrested in Possession of Stolen Gun, Cocaine

Edward TomicBy Edward TomicMarch 17, 2025Updated:March 17, 20256 Comments1 Min Read
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A Portland man accused of throwing a rock through the window of a motor vehicle was arrested on Sunday and found in possession of a stolen firearm and over 11 grams of cocaine, police announced Monday.

Portland Police say they responded to the area of Chestnut and Oxford Streets shortly after 12 p.m. on Sunday for a report of a rock having been thrown through the window of a motor vehicle.

The suspect, 36-year-old Keon Gaston of Portland, was found by police in the area shortly after the call and was placed under arrest.

Police say Gaston was found in possession of 11.6 grams of cocaine and a stolen handgun.

Gaston was charged with theft by receiving stolen property, criminal mischief, illegal possession of a firearm, aggravated furnishing of scheduled drugs and violating conditions of release.

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Edward Tomic

Edward Tomic is a reporter for The Maine Wire based in Southern Maine. He grew up near Boston, Massachusetts and is a graduate of Boston University. He can be reached at [email protected]

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sandy
sandy
1 year ago

Oh! I want to go to Dinner in Portland to night so I can get a rock put through my window tonight-not.
Businesses in in Portland again have again been diminished in value. You can thank the local politician’s.

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Anita Knober
Anita Knober
1 year ago

Don’t forget about the extra 2-4% portland will be adding to sales tax.

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getting played
getting played
1 year ago

if he is a full time drug dealer this “portland man” has no income and should qualify for a state attornney but there isnt one… so he will get out in 7 days charges dropped after 14?… right?

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Joel
Joel
1 year ago

Does anybody really go to Portland anymore? Remember when it was fun to go to the old port? Those days are pretty much gone.

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Charles
Charles
1 year ago

The name “Keon” says it all.

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Norman Linnell
Norman Linnell
1 year ago

“Portland man” ? Born and raised in Maine and imbued with Maine values ?

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