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Police ID Man Killed in Crash on I-295

BOWDOINHAM, Maine (WGAN)  State Police say a Richmond man was killed late Friday night when his pickup crashed into trees off Interstate 295

Man Killed During Confrontation With Police

(WALES, Maine) State Police say a man was shot and killed early this morning in an armed confrontation with a State Trooper in the Androscoggin County Town of Wales.

Hundreds Pay Respects to Fallen Deputy

Hundreds of people payed their respects to a fallen law enforcement officer in Maine Saturday in Lewiston.

Man Arrested After Police Find Drugs During Probation Check

BANGOR, Maine (WGAN)  A Bangor man is under arrest after police say they found drugs during a probation check

Handcuffed Suspect Who Stole Police Cruiser Captured After Crash

DEXTER, Maine (WGAN) Police say the man who stole Dexter Police cruiser has been involved in a serious crash

Man Involved in Gray Weekend Motorcycle Crash Dies

GRAY, Maine (WMTW) The man who was injured after a weekend motorcycle crash has died, according to the Cumberland County…

Pair of Men Arrested on Drug Charges on Maine Turnpike

AUBURN, Maine (WGAN)  Two men have been arrested for trafficking drugs in Auburn

Missing Turner Teen Found Safe

TURNER, Maine (WGAN)  The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office says a missing teen from Turner has been found safe

Hollis Man With Violent Criminal History Turns Himself in to Police

A 27-year-old who was wanted by police has turned himself in.

Police Looking for ‘Violent’ Felon, Girlfriend

HOLLIS, Maine (WGAN)  Maine State Police say they are looking for two people, one of whom is a felon with a violent history

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