Author: Seamus Othot

Law enforcement agencies across the state, including the Maine State Police, are warning Mainers about a new scam sending false court notices appearing to be from the Cumberland County District Court, demanding immediate payment. [RELATED: Nearly $500K Restored to Maine Victims of Crypto Scam…] Scammers are reportedly sending an image of the document to victims throughout the state via text messages. The authentic-looking document informs victims that they have a traffic violation that has been declared delinquent and that they are required to immediately repay a toll along with fines, penalties, administrative fees, and court costs or appear at the…

The Oxford County Sheriff’s Department arrested an Otisfield man on Wednesday after he allegedly threatened to bomb the Otisfield Elementary School. [RELATED: Auburn Man Triggers Lockdowns Across Lewiston-Before Police Say No Gun Was Observed…] At approximately 7:30 a.m., the Oxford Sheriff’s Department received information of a potential bomb threat made against the school, located on Powhatan Road. Deputies responded and worked with school staff to place the school on lockdown and establish safety protocols. An investigation led law enforcement to identify Lucas Johnson, 43, of Otisfield, who reportedly made the threat. Deputies then located Johnson in Portland and arrested him.…

U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized the “pay and chase” system for Medicare and Medicaid payouts that funds fraudulent claims and tries to reclaim the money later during a Thursday hearing. [RELATED: President of Five-Star Homecare Ordered to Repay Nearly $400K Worked at Three Other Home Healthcare Providers Before Moving to Turkmenistan…] “Under the Biden Administration, we were paying claims that we knew were fraudulent before we paid them. It was called the ‘pay and chase’ system, and we’ve ended that now, so now we look at every claim and make sure that it…

The Oxford Sheriff’s Department is searching for a vandal responsible for painting a message of tolerance and love over public property, defacing it and costing taxpayers. [RELATED: Vandals Steal Antique Car from Levant and Start a Wildfire Burning It in Ripley…] “While the message may be harmless… the execution, not so much,” said the sheriff’s department. Oxford deputies became aware of a spray-painted message on public property in Bethel that reads “Love Wins.” The department warned that graffiti and vandalism still constitute criminal mischief, and are crimes, regardless of the message being painted. Taxpayers will now be on the hook…

A massive police operation in Waldoboro early Wednesday morning led to seven arrests, including kidnapping charges for an 18-year-old New Yorker and the apprehension of multiple suspects wanted on outstanding warrants. [RELATED: New York Fugitive Wanted In Connection with Gang Shootings Found in Waterville…] The Waldoboro Police Department worked with the Maine State Police Tactical Team, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department, Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA), and the Maine Warden Service to conduct an early morning raid as part of an investigation into kidnapping, theft, and aggravated assault. Authorities secured a warrant for 80 Reef Road in Waldoboro, where the crimes…

The Somerset Sheriff’s Department arrested two women on Monday on drug trafficking charges following a traffic stop that allegedly led to the seizure of fentanyl and cocaine. [RELATED: Police Raid Auburn Hotel and Arrest Two Lewiston Residents on Drug Charges…] At approximately 11:00 a.m., Somerset Deputy Allen Jones spotted Shania Tripp, 28, formerly of St. Albans, while at the Circle K in Canaan. He saw her getting into the passenger side of a vehicle. Tripp was out on probation and subject to an active arrest warrant. The deputy saw that the vehicle had an expired inspection sticker and initiated a…

The Auburn Police Department charged a man with aggravated assault on Tuesday after he allegedly stabbed someone on Goff Street. [RELATED: Bangor Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault with a Knife a Month After His Burglary Arrest…] At approximately 6:32 p.m., officers responded to a report that a man had been stabbed by an unknown assailant. When police arrived, they found a 43-year-old man sitting on the sidewalk and suffering from a stab wound to his torso. Officers provided emergency medical aid while others searched the area for the assailant. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment for…

Maine’s game wardens are searching for a suspect who allegedly fled twice on an ATV and came close to running over a warden with his vehicle. [RELATED: Maine Wardens Searching for Snowmobiler Responsible for $20k in Damages to Dayton Tree Nursery…] On Friday, wardens spotted a man allegedly riding an ATV in Dayton on private property without permission from the owner. Wardens approached and instructed the man to stop, but he allegedly refused. Instead, the man reportedly sped off on his ATV, nearly struck a warden, and fled at high speed. Later on, wardens reportedly located the suspect again at…

The Bangor Police Department arrested a man on Monday in connection with a stabbing incident that took place over the weekend. [RELATED: Bangor Burglar Busted Breaking Into Home with Officers Watching…] On Saturday, police responded to Center Street for reports that someone had been stabbed with a knife. When officers arrived, they determined that the male victim had been stabbed in the arm and sustained minor injuries following an altercation. The suspect was identified as Hunter Targon, 20, but he allegedly fled on foot. Days after the alleged stabbing, officers received information on Targon’s location and took him into custody…

The Skowhegan Police Department is searching for a 12-year-old girl who reportedly went missing from her family home on Sunday. [RELATED: Saco Police Request Public’s Help Locating Missing 13-Year-Old Levi Eastman…] Police requested public information on the whereabouts of 12-year-old Summer Stuard of Skowhegan. She was last seen at her family’s home between 3:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. on Sunday. She was described as being five feet and four inches tall and weighing 130 lbs. Stuard has brown, shoulder-length hair and wears glasses. She was last seen wearing a “Bluey” T-shirt and brown shorts. Anyone with information on her whereabouts…

Mostafa Alahmedi, president of 5 Star Home Health Care, continued working in Maine’s booming homecare fraud economy after his own business was ordered to repay $390,672 in MaineCare overbilling before allegedly leaving the U.S. to work as an HVAC installer in Turkmenistan. [RELATED: Five Star Fraud: Records Show Home Health Agency Over-billed MaineCare by Nearly $400k, Disappeared…] Alahmedi’s page on Bold Pro, a networking site similar to LinkedIn, reveals him to be a true Renaissance man, having mastered multiple professions, including HVAC installation, home healthcare, security, and auto sales. The page claims that Alahmedi currently works as a personal support…

The Rockland Police Department arrested a homeless man on Monday in connection with a string of four burglaries. [RELATED: 18-Year-Old Burglar Busted after Rockland Break-in…] At approximately 1:00 p.m., police responded to an apartment on Main Street following a report of a recent burglary. Several thousand dollars worth of electronics were reportedly stolen from the residence. Police mounted an investigation, with patrol officers and detectives working to quickly identify and locate the suspect, George Gilmore, 40, homeless. Along with the suspect, officers also allegedly located and recovered property stolen from the caller’s apartment along with other clothing and electronics believed…

The Auburn Police Department revived a homeless woman on Monday after she was discovered floating in the Androscoggin River. [RELATED: Police Raid Auburn Hotel and Arrest Two Lewiston Residents on Drug Charges…] At approximately 2:42 p.m., Auburn Police and the Auburn Fire Department responded to reports of a body floating in the river between Main and Mill Streets. The officers who first arrived on scene quickly located the woman and pulled her out of the water. They began life-saving measures, including administering CPR and Narcan. Police did not specify whether a drug overdose caused the woman to end up in…

The Auburn Police Department arrested two Lewiston residents on drug charges on Saturday following a warrant execution at a Quality Inn. [RELATED: Turner Drug Bust Leads to Three Arrests…] At approximately 3:05 a.m. Auburn police executed a search warrant at the 1777 Washington Street North Quality Inn. Police obtained the warrant following a traffic stop the night before where officers allegedly received information regarding interstate drug trafficking activities. During the warrant execution, police allegedly seized 15 grams of suspected cocaine along with fentanyl pills and $5,000 in suspected drug proceeds. Investigators believe the illegal drugs were transported from Connecticut for…

The Waterville Police Department arrested a 19-year-old New York fugitive on Friday who was wanted on homicide charges in connection with multiple gang-related shootings. [RELATED: Glenburn Fugitive Arrested after Fleeing Prison Sentence Following Guilty Plea…] “We will not allow the City of Waterville to be a safe haven for these violent criminals. Thanks to the skilled work of our investigators alongside our federal partners, Waterville is a safer place to wake up in this morning,” said Waterville Police Chief William Bonney. At approximately 11:00 a.m., Waterville Police Officers worked with the FBI Safe Streets Task Force and the New York…

The Portland Police Department arrested a Windham woman on Friday after she was allegedly found attempting to conceal illegal drugs during a traffic stop. [RELATED: Wiscasset Men Found with Huge Variety of Drugs and 24 Firearms…] At approximately 9:49 p.m., Portland officers conducted a traffic stop near 1325 Forest Ave. During the stop, officers allegedly spotted illegal drugs in an open purse clearly in view. The driver then reportedly attempted to hide a plastic bag containing the substances. Police initiated a search and discovered a firearm inside the purse along with the illegal drugs. Law enforcement seized approximately 39.5 grams…

The Rockland Police Department arrested an 18-year-old from South Thomaston after he allegedly broke into a Rockland home. [RELATED: Whitefield Man Arrested after Stealing from Rockland Apartment and Filling it with Skunk Essence…] At approximately 10:45 a.m., Rockland responded to reports of a home invasion. By the time police arrived, the suspect had allegedly fled, but they learned that the suspect and victim were known to each other prior to the incident. Police believed that the suspect was at the home in an attempt to fight one of the residents. He allegedly kicked down the door to enter the building.…

A Brunswick man is facing murder charges after making statements to police that led to the discovery of a body in a Brunswick home on Friday. [RELATED: Portland Police Arrest Murder Suspect in Connection with 2017 Killing…] At approximately 6:30 p.m., the Bath Police Department responded to reports of a disturbance and spoke with one of the parties involved, identified as Tanner Dostie, 45, of Brunswick. While speaking to police, Dostie allegedly made comments that led officers to become suspicious and prompted them to mount a further investigation. During that investigation, officers executed a search warrant at a Brunswick residence…

The Farmington Police Department took an elderly man into protective custody on Thursday morning after he allegedly waved a firearm in a Walmart parking lot. [RELATED: Maine Man Taken into Protective Custody After Reportedly Emerging Naked from Woods Carrying Rifle…] At approximately 9:33 a.m., the Franklin County Regional Communication Center received a call reporting a man waving a firearm in the parking lot of the Walmart at 615 Wilton Road in Farmington. The caller reported that the man was getting in and out of his vehicle, and that it was unclear whether he was trying to leave. Police responded with…

The Portland Police Department arrested a suspect on murder charges on Wednesday in connection with the 2017 killing of Sunao “Tom” Yamada following nearly nine years of investigation. [RELATED: Shooting of 22-Year-Old Woman in Lewiston Leads to Murder Charges for Suspect…] On Wednesday morning, Portland officers arrested Stephen Versluis, Jr., on murder charges related to the death of Yamada, following what the police department referred to as a “detailed and exhaustive” investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killing that has lasted for nearly nine years. Yamada was found dead in the area of Temple and Federal Street in Portland in…

Two Wiscasset men were arrested last Thursday after they were allegedly found with an arsenal of guns and a huge variety of drugs. [RELATED: Connecticut Man, and Woman Arrested During Greenbush Drug Investigation…] Wiscasset officers executed search warrants last week at residences at 263 Poler Pit Road and 123 Lowelltown Road as part of an investigation into the manufacturing and trafficking of illegal drugs and firearm trafficking. At the Lowelltown Road address, officers allegedly discovered evidence of drug trafficking and firearm violations. They seized unspecified amounts of drugs and cash, along with tools, firearm accessories, and 24 firearms. Officers then…

A Northfield, New Hampshire, woman was killed by police on Monday after she allegedly went on a domestic violence rampage, attacking someone with a fire extinguisher and refusing to drop a knife when officers arrived. [RELATED: NH Man Shoots Police Officer Before Fleeing and Killing Himself Following Domestic Violence Incident…] Northfield and Tilton, NH, police officers responded at approximately 12:12 a.m. to a 911 call from an apartment at 20 Vine Street in Northfield. The caller reported that an adult female was attacking another resident, the caller’s girlfriend, with a fire extinguisher, smashing objects, and breaking a window. The caller urged…

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW) Commissioner Judith Camuso will be resigning at the end of the month, after a tenure pushing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)-based discriminatory hiring practices, alienating experienced wardens, and covering up her ex-husband’s alleged cocaine habit. [RELATED: Maine Agency Quickly Scrubs Discriminatory Hiring Quotas After Trump Admin Threat…] “Serving the people of Maine and our Governor as Commissioner of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has been a true honor — an opportunity I will long cherish. I am deeply grateful to Governor Mills, our staff, and our many partners for their…

A South Berwick man was arrested on Tuesday following an hours-long manhunt after he allegedly threatened a family member with a knife before fleeing into the woods. [RELATED: NH Man Shoots Police Officer Before Fleeing and Killing Himself Following Domestic Violence Incident…] At approximately 10:30 a.m., the South Berwick Police Department responded to reports of a domestic disturbance at 20 Warren Pond Road. The caller reported that an adult man had threatened a family member with a knife. Officers arrived to discover that the suspect had fled into a nearby hunting cabin in the woods. They attempted to make contact…

York County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested two suspects wanted on felony charges on Tuesday while searching for another woman wanted on felony theft charges. [RELATED: SOS Office Recommends Republican York Sheriff Candidate Be Allowed to Run Following Hours-Long Hearing, Despite His False Attestation…] Deputies responded to a South Waterboro Road home in Lyman at approximately 8:26 p.m. while searching for a woman wanted on felony warrants for theft and violation of conditions of release. Deputies were unable to locate the woman, but they did make contact with Jeri Souliere, 37, of Lyman. During the interaction, deputies learned that Souliere was wanted…

Cumberland County’s left-wing District Attorney (DA) Jacqueline Sartoris launched a new “restorative justice” program on Monday that aims to resolve cases with “community dialogue” rather than criminal convictions. [RELATED: DA Dysfunction: Top ADA Exits Jackie Sartoris’ Office Amid Allegations of Toxic Work Environment…] “We know that restorative justice has a better chance of keeping low-level offenders out of the criminal legal system because it is based on taking real responsibility. Tracking which cases and offender profiles lead to the best outcomes will be essential over this next year,” said Sartoris. “We’re excited to be working with the Cumberland County Friends…

A New Hampshire man shot a police officer on Saturday after law enforcement responded to reports that he had been firing a rifle at his family members, sparking an hours-long shelter-in-place order for surrounding residences. [RELATED: Man Arrested for Attacking NH State Trooper Unprovoked and Grabbing His Firearm…] At approximately 1:30 p.m., officers from the Nottingham, NH, Police Department responded to a residence on Ham Road in Raymond, NH, following reports that Matthew J. Masse, 38, shot at his family members. Police arrived on scene, and Masse allegedly opened fire on responding officers. He hit a Nottingham officer in his…

A Scarborough man pleaded guilty last Tuesday to child pornography charges after he was allegedly discovered with thousands of images of sexual abuse. [RELATED: Pedo Eliot Cutler Facing – Count ‘Em – Fourth Charge Of Violating Probation On Child-Porn Conviction…] Robert E. Milholland Jr., 49, of Scarborough, first came under investigation in July 2025, after he was linked to sexual abuse material on BitTorrent, a file sharing network. After becoming suspicious of Milholland, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) executed a search warrant at his residence and seized multiple devices. Further investigation revealed that the devices contained thousands of images of child…

Inmate Katie Mountain filed a lawsuit on Friday against Maine Department of Corrections Commissioner (MDOC) Randall Liberty, Maine Correctional Center Warden Ben Beal, and trans-identifying male murderer Andrew Balcer after she was forced to share a cell with him. [RELATED: Liberty’s Prison: Female Prisoner Claims Corrections Officers Retaliated After She Complained About Assault By Trans-Identifying Male Inmate…] “Prison walls do not form a barrier separating prison inmates from the protections of theConstitution. The First Amendment stands as a shield against any effort to enforce orthodoxy in thought or speech in this country,” says the lawsuit. The suit, filed by The…

The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Connecticut man and a woman on Thursday during a warrant execution in Greenbush following a months-long drug investigation. [RELATED: Three Arrested During Drug Raid in Milford…] At approximately 2:15 p.m., the Sheriff’s Department Special Response Team executed a search warrant at a residence on Main Road in Greenbush, obtained following a lengthy drug investigation. During the warrant execution, law enforcement allegedly seized cocaine and fentanyl, with assistance from K-9 Memphis. Deputies arrested Monroe Richardson, 62, of Connecticut, and charged him with unlawful trafficking of scheduled drugs, falsifying physical evidence, misuse of identification, and…

A home health care business with ties to the infamous alleged fraud front Gateway Community Services faced an audit with initial recoupment demands of over $600,000 before changing its name a year later. [RELATED: Global Home Care Overbilled Medicaid by Nearly $100k While Raking in Millions in Taxpayer Funding…] Adam HealthCare Services received $1,201,462 in taxpayer Medicaid funds from 2019 to 2020, according to payment records obtained via a Freedom of Access Act (FOAA) request. According to business records on OpenCorporates, the Medicaid recipient, operated by Ferdus Awali, rebranded as Quality Care LLC in December 2023. Those records place their…

A New Hampshire man was arrested on Thursday after he allegedly attacked an NH state trooper unprovoked and attempted to steal his firearm after following him to a parking lot. [RELATED: Tour Bus Carrying Massachusetts Children Catches Fire in NH…] At approximately 2:00 p.m., an NH State Trooper was parked in a lot on Dover Point Road in Dover, completing administrative tasks in his cruiser. While the trooper was stopped, another vehicle pulled up next to him in the parking lot, and the driver got out and allegedly approached the trooper while holding a stick and a metal tool. The…

Maine Director of Elections Heidi Peckham issued a recommendation that the Secretary of State (SoS) allow David Corbett to run as a Republican for York Sheriff despite challenges against his candidacy, while admitting that he falsely attested to his qualifications. [RELATED: York County GOP Chair and Independent Sheriff’s Candidate Challenge Republican Sheriff Candidate David Corbett’s Qualifications, Prompting Hearing…] The recommendation obtained by the Maine Wire comes after Independent Sheriff Candidate Brian Pellerin and York County Republican Chair Heidi Sampson challenged Corbett’s qualifications to run for sheriff. On Friday, the SOS office held an hours-long hearing presided over by Peckham to…

The Maine Fire Marshal’s office arrested a New Portland man on Tuesday on two arson warrants from 2023 and 2024 following a years-long investigation. [RELATED: Two Belfast Men Charged With Arson After Early Morning Structure Fire…] On Tuesday night, Somerset County Sheriff’s Deputies joined the Fire Marshal’s Office in an arrest of Ashley Taylor, 43, of New Portland on two arrest warrants for arson. The first warrant stemmed from a fire at a camp at 7 Levi Road in Moscow on June 28, 2023. Owners discovered a burned building at the address and reported it to police. Following a years-long…

New England Women’s Solidarity (NEWS), a feminist organization, is sending a letter to Gov. Janet Mills (D-Maine) criticizing her for attacking Graham Platner’s comments about rape victims while housing violent trans-identifying men in women’s prisons. [RELATED: Platner Hides Behind Allies as Mills Ad Forces Reckoning Over Past Remarks…] “We’d like Mills to address the discrepancy between her criticism of Graham Platner’s past comments on rape victims & her refusal to acknowledge incarcerated Maine women who say they’re being sexually abused by male inmates,” said NEWS co-director Jennifer Gingrich on X. https://twitter.com/fem_mb/status/2039421393041781155 “We struggle to understand why your concern about the…

The FBI arrested a Great Barrington, Massachusetts man on Wednesday after he allegedly made repeated threats on Facebook vowing to murder President Donald Trump. [RELATED: Suspect Threatens Brunswick Man with Firearm, Prompts Bomb-Squad Response for Flashbang Booby-Trap…] A federal grand jury indicted Andrew D. Emerald, 45, on eight counts of interstate transmission of threatening communications. From May through June 2025, Emerald allegedly made eight separate threats against President Trump. “Trump either you’re dead by 2026 or I’m coming for you personally and if I’m the one that kills you, you’re gonna suffer you little fucking bitch,” said Benson in a…

The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Department arrested three alleged drug traffickers on Tuesday during a warrant execution at a Milford residence. [RELATED: Two Homeless People Busted after Portland Drug Investigation…] At approximately 2:00 p.m., deputies executed a search warrant at a home on French Settlement Road. A deputy assigned to Milford obtained the warrant following an investigation into alleged drug-related activities at the residence. During the warrant execution, deputies allegedly discovered methamphetamine and a firearm. Law enforcement arrested three suspects during the raid. Adam Hesseltine, 40, of Milford, was charged with aggravated unlawful trafficking of Schedule W drugs. Tonya Albano, 48,…

The Brunswick Police Department assisted U.S. Marshals on Tuesday in the arrest of a former UMaine football player and Bowdoin assistant class dean on gross sexual assault charges. [RELATED: Bangor Man Arrested on Numerous Child Sexual Assault Charges… U.S. Marshals, Brunswick Police, and the Maine Violent Offender Task Force arrested Roosavelt Boone, 37, on a warrant for a charge of gross sexual assault in Maine. Boone was arrested at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, a private, sport-focused boarding school. The arrest came after an investigation into a sexual assault that allegedly occurred in 2024. Boone is currently being held…

A Bangor man allegedly attacked another man with a compound bow while at his house on Sunday. [RELATED: Bangor Man Arrested on Numerous Child Sexual Assault Charges…] At approximately 8:33 p.m., Bangor police responded to a home on Sidney Street for reports of a man injured by a bow. Police arrived to discover the victim with serious, but non-life-threatening, facial injuries. Following an investigation, officers allegedly determined that the victim sustained his injuries when a suspect struck him with the end of a compound bow. Police believe that the suspect, Scott Talbot, 55, of Bangor, had traveled to the victim’s…

The Penobscot Sheriff’s Department arrested a Bangor man on Friday for numerous alleged child sexual assault offenses committed over the course of years against multiple victims. [RELATED: Howland Rapist Arrested for Violating the Sex Offender Registry and Contacting Minors…] On February 26, the Penobscot Criminal Investigation Division received a tip regarding Shawn Fleming, 19, of Bangor, and the alleged sexual exploitation of a minor. The sheriff’s department mounted an investigation into the allegations. During the investigation, law enforcement allegedly determined that child sexual exploitation had taken place over the course of “several” years and that multiple victims were involved. As…

The Maine State Police arrested a Lewiston woman on murder charges on Friday after she allegedly shot and killed a 22-year-old woman. [RELATED: Skowhegan Man Arrested and Charged with Murder Following Augusta Shooting…] At approximately 1:26 a.m., the Lewiston-Auburn Communications Center received a call reporting a shooting on Union Street. Lewiston police responded with assistance from the Maine State Police. When law enforcement arrived, they discovered a woman suffering from a gunshot wound. The shooting victim, identified as Maliyah Powell, 22, of Lewiston, was transported by ambulance to the Central Maine Medical Center, where she tragically died of her injuries. She…

The most recent Massachusetts abortion data revealed that the number of abortions provided in the state more than doubled from 2023-2024, driven in large part by out-of-state women and “telehealth” abortions. [RELATED: Maine Has More Abortion Clinics Per Woman than Any Other State…] “While the governor insists that abortion is not only health care but a human right as well, Massachusetts Citizens for Life maintains that life itself is the first and most important human right. And we have learned once again that our state consistently denies this basic human right to our most vulnerable,” said Massachusetts Citizens for Life…

An allegedly alcohol-related single-vehicle crash in Penobscot on Saturday tragically left a Bucksport man dead. [RELATED: Hermon Woman Indicted on Manslaughter Charges After Allegedly Causing Fatal Crash While Drunk-Driving…] At approximately 7:46 p.m., the Hancock Regional Communications Center received a report of a single-vehicle crash on Front Ridge Road. Hancock Sheriff’s Department Detective Dylan Hall arrived with additional deputies and headed up the investigation. Based on the investigation, the sheriff’s department believes that Zachary McKechnie, 35, of Bucksport, was traveling northwest on Front Ridge Road towards Orland when he veered off the road. He then allegedly returned to the road…

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) arrested a New York man on Friday and seized over a pound of cocaine along with nearly $40,000 in suspected drug proceeds during a Portland raid. [RELATED: Ellsworth Woman Charged With Aggravated Drug Trafficking After Traffic Stop, MDEA Says…] The MDEA began an investigation into interstate cocaine trafficking with assistance from the South Portland Police Department. The investigation led officers to surveil an Airbnb on Emery Street in Portland, where law enforcement observed Raymond H. Teran, 51, of the Bronx, New York. The MDEA obtained a search warrant for the Airbnb and executed the…

The Westbrook Police Department arrested a 23-year-old man last week following a months-long investigation into the alleged dissemination of child pornography involving minors under the age of 12. [RELATED: Central Maine Town Manager, Dead By Suicide At 31, Was Under Police Watch…] Police arrested James Saunders, 23, of Westbrook, at his Kennard Street residence on a warrant on March 24, though police only issued a release on Monday. Investigators secured the warrant after a months-long investigation into alleged child pornography possession by the suspect. During the investigation, police searched the suspect’s residence, though his arrest came months after the search.…

The Clinton Police Department arrested a Waterville subject to an active arrest warrant on Monday after he allegedly stole from a Make-a-Wish Foundation donation jar intended to benefit children with life-threatening illnesses. [RELATED: Clinton, Maine Police Department Breaks The Stodgy Mold, Now An International Internet Sensation…] On Monday morning, the Clinton Police published an image from Clinton Variety conveniance store security footage showing a suspect. The suspect allegedly stole from a container on the store counter meant to collect donations for Make-a-Wish. “We’re pretty confident the Make-A-Wish Foundation was not, in fact, granting wishes for pocket cash,” said the Clinton…

A Greenwood motorcyclist was killed on Monday during a three-vehicle crash in Raymond. [RELATED: Hermon Woman Indicted on Manslaughter Charges After Allegedly Causing Fatal Crash While Drunk-Driving…] At approximately 7:27 p.m., deputies from the Cumberland Sheriff’s Department responded to the intersection of Webb’s Mills Road and Tarkiln Hill Road in Raymond with the Raymond Fire Department for reports of a three vehicle crash. Based on a preliminary investigation, police believe that Seth Hodgkins, 20, of Greenwood was traveling north on Route 85 at the time of the crash. At the same time, Seth Thayer, 23, of Raymond, was operating a…

The Bangor Police Department arrested a Hermon man on Sunday after he reportedly threatened a woman with a firearm. [RELATED: Windham Man Arrested for Domestic Violence After Reports of Shots Fired…] At approximately 10:10 p.m., Bangor police responded to reports of a domestic violence incident at a Broad Street residence. Officers arrived and spoke with the residents. Following an investigation, police learned that Garrett Foss, 31, of Hermon, had allegedly assaulted the home’s resident and threatened her with a firearm. Foss is a previously convicted felon and was thus allegedly prohibited from owning a firearm. He was arrested and charged…

New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte signed an executive order on Thursday aimed at ramping up nuclear energy production in the state to fight growing energy costs for consumers. [RELATED: Maine Has Highest 2024-2025 Energy Cost Increase With Staggering 36% Hike…] “I’ve issued an Executive Order directing our Dept. of Energy to work with lawmakers and industry leaders to foster next-generation nuclear in New Hampshire. Granite Staters’ electric bills are way too high, and we need to expand our energy supply to bring down costs,” said Gov. Ayotte. https://twitter.com/KellyAyotte/status/2037178939722915882 In her order, Ayotte pointed out that nuclear energy provides a far…

A tour bus carrying Massachusetts seventh and eighth graders caught fire in New Hampshire on Friday, but a swift evacuation saved all students from injury. [RELATED: Two Belfast Men Charged With Arson After Early Morning Structure Fire…] At around 6:30 p.m., NH State Troopers responded to reports of a bus fire on I-93 northbound near mile marker 99 in Woodstock. The 911 caller reported that a bus was actively on fire and the occupants were evacuating. Local firefighters arrived and confirmed that the back of the bus was fully engulfed in flames. Eventually, firefighters were able to extinguish the fire…

The Portland Police Department arrested two homeless men during a drug investigation on Sunday after responding to a report of trespassing at 15 Temple Street, home of the Twenty Seven Variety convenience store and The Works Bakery Cafe. [RELATED: Portland Development Director Issued Assault Summons Following Congress Street Incident…] At approximately 9:14 a.m., Portland officers responded after a business owner requested that two men be ordered to leave his premises. Officers arrived to allegedly see one individual attempt to pass something to another while apparently trying to conceal it. During the encounter, one of the suspects allegedly dropped a bag…

Two Chinese siblings were indicted on Thursday after they allegedly conspired to place an improvised explosive device (IED) at the MacDill Air Force Base Visitor’s Center in Tampa, Florida. [RELATED: Former Air Force F-35 Instructor Arrested After Defecting and Training Chinese Fighter Pilots…] The siblings, Alen Zheng, 20, living in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, and Ann Mary Zheng, also of Land O’ Lakes, Florida, were charged with an alleged failed bomb plot. Alen Zheng was charged with attempted damage of government property by fire or explosion, unlawful making of a destructive device, and possession of an unregistered destructive device. He…

Reps. Mike Soboleski (R-Philips), Katerina Smith (R-Palermo), and Alicia Collins (R-Sidney) visited the Maine Correctional Center on Friday and spoke with Katie Mountain, an inmate who previously told The Maine Wire that she had been threatened and sexually assaulted by trans-identifying male murderer Andrew Balcer. [RELATED: Liberty’s Prison: Female Prisoner Claims Corrections Officers Retaliated After She Complained About Assault By Trans-Identifying Male Inmate…] “This guy, Balcer, he is an agitator, a predator . He’s mean. He’s constantly trying to amuse himself at their cost and sexual innuendo, rubbing his erection against her, you know, just really being obnoxious and abusive.…

The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office arrested a Howland woman for arson on Friday following an extensive investigation into a 2022 fire at a convenience store. [RELATED: West Bath Woman Arrested for Arson and Animal Cruelty After Burning Down Her Own Goat Barn…] On the night of November 22, 2022, firefighters responded to reports of a blaze at the Howland Corner Store in Howland. Firefighters observed an active fire, and signs of rapid fire development shortly after the store closed for the night. The Fire Marshal’s Office mounted a years-long criminal and financial investigation that eventually led to arson charges…

The Rockland Police Department arrested a Whitfield man on Thursday after he allegedly broke into a Rockland apartment, stole a safe, and filled it with skunk essence. [RELATED: New York Minor Busted in Rockland for Drug Trafficking…] On Monday, Rockland Police received a report of a burglary at an apartment. The town’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) found that a suspect had allegedly broken into the apartment when its owner was on vacation and had stolen a safe. The suspect also reportedly doused the apartment in liquid skunk essence. After searching through security footage from nearby businesses, officers were able to…

Two 18-year-old suspects were busted on Tuesday after they allegedly stole liquor from a corner store in Wayne. [RELATED: New York Minor Busted in Rockland for Drug Trafficking…] “These two young men were obviously not thinking with a clear mind, as there are other way to satisfy your sweet tooth. They also forgot there are cameras everywhere, so don’t commit crimes in your pajamas,” said the Kennebec Sheriff’s Department At approximately 2:30 a.m., Deputy Elijah Curtis responded to the Cobbies Corner Store following reports of a burglary. The owner of the store showed Curtis security footage of the incident that…

A Chinese national living in California pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a multi-faceted wire fraud conspiracy that defrauded over 40 elderly victims across multiple states. [RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Sanford Police Execute Search Warrant at Chinese Spa with Federal Assistance As Part of Sex Trafficking investigation…] Danxiu Wang, 30, of China, residing in San Gabriel, California, defrauded her victims of over $1.2 million. According to court records, the case stemmed from an FBI investigation into a call-center scam targeting elderly victims in California and other states in May 2025. Wang and co-conspirators at the call center used three primary methods to trick…

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department was forced to respond on Friday to yet another hoax call reporting a threat against a school, prompting a lockdown at the Lake Region High School. [RELATED: Hoaxer Reporting Shooting at Bonny Eagle High School Leads to Lockdown and Police Response…] At approximately 7:30 a.m., Cumberland deputies responded after a call was placed to the Lake Region High School in Naples reporting that someone in the parking lot was armed with a rifle. The school resource officer from the sheriff’s department was on-site at the time, and additional deputies and officers from other law enforcement…

The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Glenburn man on Wednesday after he allegedly failed to report for a prison sentence following a guilty plea. [RELATED: Fugitive On the Run Since 2023 Arrested with Help from K9 Unit…] Penobscot deputies and detectives mounted an investigation into the whereabouts of Donald Searway, 41, of Glenburn, due to outstanding arrest warrants for his alleged failure to report to jail for a two-year sentence. He pleaded guilty to unspecified charges on September 29 but was not in jail at the time of the plea. He allegedly failed to report to the jail to…

York County GOP Chair Heidi Sampson and Independent York Sheriff Candidate Brian Pellerin challenged David Corbett’s petition to run for the sheriff as a Republican last week, accusing him of lying about his qualifications for the position. [RELATED: Cumberland County Chief Deputy Announces Independent Run for York County Sheriff…] According to state law, someone must have at least two years of supervisory experience in law enforcement or corrections in order to qualify to run for sheriff. Those requirements can be waived for anyone who can prove that they served as a full-time law enforcement officer prior to July 1990 or…

Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) directed $2 million in federal taxpayer funding to a non-profit that seeks to address homelessness in Bangor by building tiny homes for homeless people. [RELATED: A Warning for Maine: NYC Spent $81,700 Per Homeless Person Last Year…] Sen. King’s office told the Bangor Daily News about the funding on Wednesday; it will go to the non-profit Dignity First. “People are discovering that if you can get homeless people into housing, then you can start to solve other problems associated with homelessness,” King told the Bangor paper. “I think the concept has been proven nationwide, and I…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Wednesday that it is temporarily easing fuel standards amid skyrocketing gas prices caused by the Iran war. [RELATED: Maine Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Reversal of 2009 Greenhouse Gas Declaration…] “I just signed and announced a nationwide E15 and E10 fuel waiver to fortify U.S. fuel supply. This waiver ensures a robustly available supply of domestic fuel, providing Americans further relief at the pumps, and reducing our reliance on foreign oil. This means lower energy costs for ALL Americans—fulfilling President Trump’s Day One Executive Orders,” said EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. https://twitter.com/epaleezeldin/status/2036847352053403846 The EPA’s temporary emergency…

The Maine Fire Marshal’s Office arrested a West Bath woman on Tuesday on arson and animal cruelty charges after she allegedly burned down her own goat barn. [RELATED: Possible Arson Under Investigation After Early Morning Fire at Portland Apartment Building…] At approximately 5:45 p.m., officers arrested Grace Burnham, 38, of West Bath, at her home. There was a fire at the same residence on March 14. That fire destroyed a small barn on the property that was being used to house goats. Burnham was transported to the Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset, where she faces charges of arson, failure…

The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Department arrested three suspects during a drug raid in Hermon that allegedly led to the seizure of half a kilogram of drugs. [RELATED: Penobscot Deputies Arrest Men in Hermon and Garland on Domestic Violence Charges…] At approximately 1:30 p.m., the Penobscot Sheriff’s Special Response Team executed a search warrant at a Crogan Road residence in Hermon. Deputies obtained the warrant after a multi-month investigation into drug trafficking operations by a deputy assigned to Hermon. During the warrant execution, deputies allegedly seized approximately half a kilogram of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine, crack cocaine, and fentanyl. As a…

A Medford man was critically injured on Monday when he was struck by a car in Veazie while trying to help a woman who had crashed into the median due to the snow. [RELATED: Skowhegan Man Arrested on Drug Charges after Causing Crash with NH Driver in Franklin County…] At approximately 7:02 p.m., Maine State Police Troopers responded to I-95 Northbound near mile marker 189 for reports of a crash. According to an initial investigation, police believe that an 18-year-old woman from Bangor had lost control of her 2013 Kia Sorento due to snowy conditions and came to rest in…

A truck carrying liquid nitrogen rolled over in Rockport on Wednesday morning, prompting a temporary road closure, as authorities provide scant details. [RELATED: Department Of Transportation Slams Brakes On Illegal Trucking Licenses With Loophole Closure Now In Effect…] The Rockport Fire Department announced via Facebook on Wednesday morning that a portion of Route 17, between the intersections with Route 90 and Meadow Street, would be closed for “an extended period of time.” The Fire Department included no additional details, and the Rockport Police Department did not issue its own statement on the closure. According to the Pen Bay Pilot, the…

The number of people receiving (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) SNAP benefits dropped under 40 million for the first time since 2020 in December, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced on Wednesday, citing a 3.3 million drop from January to December 2025. [RELATED: Trump Signs Executive Order Putting JD Vance in Charge of Federal Anti-Fraud Task Force, Raises Concerns About Fraud Linked to Somali Networks…] “Half a million people we have found in the last year that are taking benefits more than once. 200,000 dead people or people using dead people’s social security numbers. Of course we made a huge…

The Maine Warden Service is searching for a snowmobiler who allegedly caused more than $20,000 worth of damage to a tree nursery in Dayton. [RELATED: Former Game Warden Calls Out the Political Agenda Taking Hold of Maine’s Fish & Wildlife Service…] The Warden Service believes that at some point between February 26 and February 28, a suspect left a marked snowmobile trail in Dayton and drove through a roped-off area. He allegedly destroyed numerous trees and saplings, causing over $20,000 in damages at Pierson Nurseries in Dayton. The Saco Pathfinders Snowmobile Club and the Maine Snowmobile Association have each offered…

The Topsham Police Department arrested a man on Tuesday on drug charges after he was allegedly found with a significant amount of cocaine during a drug investigation. [RELATED: Milford Probation Search Leads to Seizure of Backpack of Drugs and Arrest of Repeat Offender…] On March 1, Topsham officers responded to the area of West School House Crossing Road for reports of an unspecified “issue.” During the investigation, officers met several people at a residence and became suspicious of drug activity inside the home. Police requested assistance from the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA). They investigated the property and allegedly seized…

All eight of Maine’s Republican gubernatorial candidates gathered for the first time in Bangor on Tuesday evening for A Clash in Queen City, the debate hosted by The Maine Wire and moderated by Maine Wire Editor-in-Chief Steve Robinson. Each of the candidates argued that they should be the one to take Maine’s crown out of the gutter and fix the mess left by Gov. Janet Mills (D) in the sold-out Cross Insurance Center. Though some of the Republican hopefuls have debated before, this is the first time that all eight of those who will appear on the ballot competed on…

The Brewer School Department and its legal representatives from the Drummond-Woodsom law firm settled a First Amendment lawsuit on Saturday with the estate of Shawn McBreairty regarding a threat of legal action from Drummond-Woodsom attorney Melissa A. Hewey. McBreairty tragically died by suicide in June 2024, but his wife, Patricia McBreairty, continued the lawsuit with legal representation from First Amendment lawyer Marc Randazza. [RELATED: Maine Law Firm Tells Public Schools to Resist ICE Enforcement by Destroying Immigration Records…] “We resolved it for quite a large sum. But, I must admit to a small degree of disappointment. Melissa Hewey behaved shamefully,…

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Skowhegan man on Friday after he was allegedly caught with illegal drugs following a crash with a New Hampshire driver. [RELATED: Massachusetts Teen Flees Police in Maine and NH During Drugged Driving Pursuit Before Crashing Into an Overpass…] Franklin Deputy Isaac Wacome responded at approximately 9:47 p.m. to reports of a two-vehicle crash on Anson Valley Road in New Vineyard. Following an investigation, deputies allegedly determined that Zackery Eaton, 26, of Skowhegan, was operating a 2008 Ford Fusion eastbound when he lost control and reportedly swerved into the opposite lane. He allegedly struck…

The Brunswick Police Department confiscated a firearm on Tuesday from a suspect who allegedly threatened another man and booby-trapped his own apartment with a flash-bang grenade. [RELATED: Bomb Squad Responds After Limington Resident Finds Grenade Near Dumpster…] At approximately 5:21 p.m., the Brunswick Police Department responded to a Federal Street residence after receiving a report that an unnamed male suspect had threatened another man with a firearm. Officers arrived and learned that the suspect had allegedly approached the other man while wearing a mask and threatened him with a firearm. Police located the suspect, who allegedly had the firearm tucked…

A routine probation check on Tuesday led to the seizure of a backpack containing methamphetamine and the arrest of a repeat offender. [RELATED: New York Minor Busted in Rockland for Drug Trafficking…] At approximately 12:15 p.m., the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office joined Maine Probation and Parole to conduct a probation search at a French Settlement Road residence in Milford. Investigators allegedly located two suspicious backpacks during the search. A Penobscot deputy applied for and received a search warrant for the bags. One of the backpacks allegedly contained 23.5 grams of methamphetamine. The next day, at approximately 1:40 p.m., deputies returned…

Three men, including two Taiwanese nationals, were charged with allegedly smuggling $2.5 billion in sensitive AI-related computer technology to China, according to a federal indictment first unsealed on Thursday. [RELATED: Former Air Force F-35 Instructor Arrested After Defecting and Training Chinese Fighter Pilots…] “Controlling the export of sensitive U.S. artificial intelligence technology is essential to safeguarding our national security and defending the homeland. That’s why combating export violations is among the FBI’s highest priorities, and we will continue working with our law enforcement, private sector, and international partners to bring to justice all who take action to undermine U.S. national…

Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) voted against two bills this week that would increase immigration enforcement, one that would make fraudsters deportable, and another targeting foreigners who harm police dogs. Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) broke with his party majority and supported the bill to deport animal abusers, but voted with Pingree on the other bill. Both bills passed despite Democratic opposition. [RELATED: Pingree Votes Against Condemning Violent Anti-ICE Riots in LA While Golden Supports Resolution…] On Wednesday, the House voted 231-186 in favor of Rep. David Taylor’s (R-Ohio) “Deporting Fraudsters Act.” The bill drew unanimous support from voting Republicans and prompted…

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department responded to the Bonney Eagle High School on Wednesday after a report of an active shooter situation that was later determined to be a hoax. [RELATED: RSU 34 Placed on Lockdown Following Threat Later Deemed Non-Credible…] At approximately 11:49 a.m., the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department responded to the school for reports of an active shooter. Numerous other law enforcement agencies responded as well, and the school went into lockdown. Emergency Communications Officers at the Cumberland County Regional Communications Center eventually determined that the call was a hoax, but deputies continued to investigate out of an…

Former Maine Center for Disease Control head and Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Nirav Shah blamed ICE raids for a reported January drop in retail revenue. [RELATED: As Many Maine Businesses Take a Long Weekend to Protest ICE, Others Dare to Stay Open While Making Anti-ICE Statements…] “The Maine Center for Economic Policy just put out some data on how economically impactful the January ICE raids were. What they found was disturbing. They found about a drop of about [sic] $3.4 million in retail activity in the parts of Maine that were the most affected by the raids,” said Shah in a…

The Rockland Police Department arrested a minor from New York on Wednesday on drug trafficking charges. [RELATED: Massachusetts Teens Among Those Arrested in Franklin County Drug Raid…] At approximately 6:30 p.m., the Rockland Police Department received information from the Knox County Sheriff’s Department informing them that an individual allegedly involved in drug trafficking operations on Vinalhaven Isle was in Rockland. Knox deputies joined Rockland police to make contact with the suspect. After meeting the suspect, police allegedly discovered crack cocaine, fentanyl, $4,000 in suspected drug proceeds, and a loaded handgun/ Police identified the suspect as a juvenile from Brooklyn, New…

The Limestone Fire Department responded on Wednesday after reports of a building engulfed in flames. [RELATED: Possible Arson Under Investigation After Early Morning Fire at Portland Apartment Building…] The fire department arrived at 302 Main Street at approximately 1:44 a.m. and found a building fully involved in the fire. The building was a potato storage facility owned by Butler farms Fire crews remained on scene until 3:57 a.m., working to suppress the flames, but the building was nevertheless a total loss. The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office sent investigators to determine the cause of the blaze. Based on an analysis…

A Massachusetts man was indicted on Wednesday after he allegedly forcibly sex trafficked four women, including one who was a minor when the trafficking began, in an operation spanning seven states, including Maine. [RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Sanford Police Execute Search Warrant at Chinese Spa with Federal Assistance As Part of Sex Trafficking investigation…] A federal grand jury indicted Daniel Rodriguez, 36, of Cambridge, Mass., on charges of sex trafficking a minor, four counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, and one count of persuading, inducing, enticing, and coercing an individual to travel in interstate commerce to engage in prostitution. Rodriguez…

The Rockland Police Department arrested three suspects on drug charges on Tuesday after receiving reports of illegal drug use at a subsidized housing development for elderly and handicapped people. [RELATED: Apartment Building Drug Bust Leads to Arrest of Rockland Man…] At approximately 3:00 p.m., the Rockland Police Department received reports of drug use at the subsidized housing and began an investigation. Officers spoke with multiple people well known to law enforcement, including people out on bail conditions and probation, and one person subject to an active arrest warrant. Police allegedly discovered and seized 50 grams of fentanyl and an unspecified…

The Portland Police Department made a shocking discovery on Thursday after a caller reported the discovery of human remains. [RELATED: 19-Year-Old UMaine Student Missing Since January Found Dead in Orono Pond…] At approximately 8:42 a.m., the Portland Police Department received a call requesting that they respond to the Homeless Services Center at 654 Riverside Street. The caller reported the discovery of human remains in the woods behind the building. Police arrived to discover decomposed human remains that appeared to have been there for “a significant amount of time.” Police are working to identify the deceased. They do not currently believe…

A 19-year-old UMaine student was found dead in an Orono retention pond on Tuesday after he was first reported missing in January. [RELATED: Auburn Police Investigating after Homeless Man Found Dead…] The Orono police received a tip from a local resident, urging them to investigate the retaining pond outside an apartment complex. Officers arrived to discover a deceased person in the water, and requested assistance from the Maine Warden Services to remove the body from the pond. The Maine State Medical Examiner examined the remains, and authorities identified them as belonging to Chance Lauer, 19, of Orono. Lauer was first…

The Maine State Police arrested a Skowhegan man on murder and assault charges after he allegedly killed a man and injured a woman in an Augusta shooting in February. [RELATED: Carrabassett Valley Man Arrested for Murder After Shooting 23-Year-Old Connecticut Woman…] The State Police Major Crimes Unit arrested Edward Longley, 30, of Skowhegan, at approximately 2:14 p.m. on Wednesday on charges of murder and elevated aggravated assault. He was charged following an investigation into a February 2 shooting on Flagg Street in Augusta. During that shooting, Billyjack Curtis, 51, of Augusta, and Sherry Gilley, 40, of Brunswick, were hit. Gilley…

Conservative Augusta school board member James Orr took a stand against radical gender ideology in schools on Monday, vowing to oppose any proposed budgets until the district decides to comply with federal Title IX antidiscrimination law. [RELATED: Conservative Augusta School Board Member Speaks Out on Serious Issues Facing the District…] “I’m going to be voting no. The reason why I’m going to be voting no is just as a point of until [sic] we decide that we are going to follow federal law and Title IX and stop this gender nonsense, I’m not going to be voting in favor of…

The New Hampshire state police arrested a Massachusetts 18-year-old on Monday after he allegedly led them on a multi-town pursuit while high after fleeing police in Maine and eventually crashed into a wall. [RELATED: Maine State Police arrest suspect in Skowhegan homicide after pursuit across three states…] At approximately 12:30 a.m. NH State Trooper Daniel Bourque spotted a 2014 Chrysler 300 allegedly speeding at 118 mph in Greenland on I-95. Borque attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver reportedly refused to comply and fled, sparking a pursuit. The Chrysler reportedly entered Route 101 near the Hampton Side Toll Plaza…

A burlesque and drag show event put on by “Port City Peep Show” and hosted at the Austin Street Brewery in Portland drew criticism from the seemingly left-wing social media users on Reddit after a child performed at the event featuring drag queens and strippers. [RELATED: UPDATE: DHHS Drag Queen: Former Maine Child Protective Worker and Current DHHS Employee Was Set to Headline Now-Canceled Bangor Drag Show for Children…] “I went to a burlesque show over the weekend and there was a kid performing. I’m not sure how old she was, but maybe middle school. She sang a song. She…

The Rockland Police Department arrested a Warren man on Sunday after he allegedly tried to force a driver off the road, seemingly without motive. Law enforcement received multiple 911 calls reporting a vehicle operating erratically and traveling at high speeds. At approximately 9:00 a.m., Rockland officers spotted the vehicle allegedly driving into oncoming traffic in an attempt to recklessly pass another driver despite a double yellow line. Officers then pulled the vehicle over and identified the driver as Michael Canfield, 29, of Warren. Further investigation reportedly revealed that Canfield had tried to force another driver off the road “at random”…

The Maine State Police Bomb Squad responded to Limington on Monday after a resident reportedly discovered a grenade near a dumpster. [RELATED: Just Lying Around: Cumberland County Bomb Squad Called to Remove WWII British Artillery Shell…] At approximately 5:30 p.m., a Limington man called the Augusta Regional Communications Center with a strange report, claiming that he found a grenade near a dumpster along the town’s Number 1 Road. Maine State Police troopers responded and corroborated the man’s suspicion that the device was dangerous. They requested assistance from the bomb squad, which sent technicians to examine the apparent grenade. Technicians attempted…

A Somali-founded money transfer bank, Dahabshiil, with links to Maine Home Care fraud and Rep. Yusuf Yusuf (D-South Portland), has ties to a sanctioned Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) oil vessel, according to a Somaliland-based outlet. [RELATED: Rep. Yusuf Yusuf Tied in to Vast Network of Million-Dollar Somali-Run Medicaid Recipients and Money Transfers…] “A finding that its petroleum subsidiary systematically accepted shadow fleet cargo while concealing vessel identities from its banking partners, the public, and the press is not merely a legal problem. It is an existential one for the remittance architecture that moves the Somali diaspora’s money home,” said…

Maine Department of Corrections (DOC) commissioner Randall Liberty defended his decision to allow a 310lb trans-identifying male murderer to live in the women’s prison when House Minority Leader Billy-Bob Faulkingham (R-Winter Harbor) questioned the policy. [RELATED: Liberty’s Prison: Female Prisoner Claims Corrections Officers Retaliated After She Complained About Assault By Trans-Identifying Male Inmate…] “The Department follows State and Federal law in its practices regarding transgender residents,” said Liberty, Rep. Faulkingham reached out to the far-left Commissioner Liberty after The Maine Wire published an article in late February including allegations from a female inmate, Katie Mountain, who claimed that she had…

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is restoring nearly $500,000 stolen from two Mainers via a cryptocurrency investment scam. [RELATED: Trump Signs Order to Prevent the Creation of a CBDC, Promote Cryptocurrencies…] According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine, the victims, who were not named, transferred over $800,000 to cryptocurrency wallets owned by scammers in 2022. The FBI was able to seize $470,773 from those scammers in USDT (Tether)—a form of cryptocurrency equivalent in value to the dollar that was traced to the Maine victims. The U.S. Attorney’s Office filed a civil forfeiture complaint against the…

The Houlton Police Department worked with Border Patrol agents on Thursday to arrest two alleged drug traffickers and execute a search warrant. [RELATED: Houlton Man Arrested for Domestic Violence and Distributing Child Porn…] Houlton Police Officer Joshua Foster was responding to a routine service call when he obtained information on drug-related activities in town. Foster then worked with other officers to conduct further investigation, and eventually applied for and received a search warrant for a Houlton residence on Court Street. At approximately 7:53 p.m., Houlton officers, joined by three Border Patrol agents, executed the search warrant. One suspect was on…

The Androscoggin Sheriff’s Department is searching for two suspects believed to be responsible for a car theft and a string of burglaries in Turner, Auburn, and Sabattus on Friday. [RELATED: Bangor Burglar Busted Breaking Into Home with Officers Watching…] At approximately 3:21 a.m., the Maine State Police were notified of a burglar alarm activation at Northeastern Firearms at 868 Auburn Road in Turner. Police notified the Androscoggin Sheriff’s Department and dispatched deputies. Deputies arrived at the firearm dealer and allegedly found evidence of an attempted burglary but determined that the would-be thieves were unable to gain entry. Minutes after deputies…

York County Sheriff William L. King appointed an attorney previously convicted for his role in a drug-related money laundering scheme to a board responsible for overseeing the York County Jail, where corrections officers keep being arrested. [RELATED: Dropping Like Flies: Yet Another York Corrections Officer Indicted for Smuggling Contraband to Inmate…] The attorney, Gary Prolman, was previously suspended from practicing law due to an inappropriate sexual relationship with a client and allegedly has a history of cocaine use. Prolman will serve on the York County Jail Board of Visitors (BOV), the Sheriff’s Department announced via a Facebook post on Tuesday.…

President Donald Trump’s administration restored federal funding to the Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC) after it was removed because the department houses violent trans-identifying males with women. [RELATED: DOJ Pulls Federal Funding from Maine’s Department of Corrections for Housing a Dangerous, Biological Male in a Women’s Prison…] Trans-identifying males are still allegedly terrorizing incarcerated women, but The Maine Wire can confirm that the funding was quietly restored in June just months after Attorney General Pam Bondi publicly bragged about defending women and revoked non-essential funding in April. “We will pull your funding. We will protect women in prison. We will…

The Penobscot Sheriff’s Department is investigating after a person was stabbed during a possible home invasion in Mattawamkeag on Thursday. [RELATED: Woman Arrested following Bangor Stabbing Incident…] At approximately 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, a 911 caller reported a possible home invasion at an Indian Avenue residence involving a stabbing. Deputies responded and discovered that the stabbing victim had fled in a vehicle. They tracked the victim to another residence and confirmed that he had been stabbed. He was transported to the Penobscot Valley Hospital in Lincoln. The Maine State Police joined deputies to secure the scene of the alleged stabbing,…

Augusta School Board Member James Orr addressed significant issues facing the school district during Wednesday’s meeting, including LGBT books for children, a class on Ramadan, and a high rate of absentee students. He also tried to address a formal admonishment he received based in part on his opposition to the department’s transgender policies before he was cut off. [RELATED: Conservative Augusta School Board Member Receives Letter of Reprimand After Speaking Against Pro-Trans Policies…] “I will end with this. Matthew 18:6, Jesus says, ‘Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for…

The Bangor Police Department arrested a Guilford man on kidnapping charges on Thursday after he allegedly held a woman prisoner at gunpoint. [RELATED: Lewiston Man Arrested for Kidnapping after Trying to Force His Ex-Girlfriend to Steal from a Walmart…] A woman called the Bangor police, claiming that she had been assaulted and held at gunpoint while staying in a Bangor hotel room. She told police that she had been staying at an Odlin Road motel with Joseph Pepin, 48, of Guilford, over the week. On the night of March 11, she told officers, she attempted to leave, and Pepin allegedly…