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Maine man charged in connection with incidents at Portland businesses

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A Lewiston man accused of pouring out windshield washer fluid inside of a diner and causing a disturbance at a Starbucks faces several charges.

Police responded to a report of someone causing a disturbance at the Starbucks on Commercial Street in Portland around 9 a.m. Saturday. He was taken into custody after reportedly refusing to identify himself.

Police say the same man was linked to an incident at Becky’s Diner, where staff found windshield washer fluid on chairs, tables, mugs and cups when they opened in the morning.

Police identified the man as 44-year-old Edwell Gethers. He was charged with burglary, theft and other crimes.

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