News

Man arrested on drug charges after reported shooting in Old Orchard Beach

Man arrested on drug charges after reported shooting in Old Orchard Beach

Photo: clipart.com


After a man was shot in the leg at a home, police requested a search warrant for the residence, seized 36 weapons and later arrested a man charged with drug trafficking.

The Portland Press Herald reports police in Old Orchard Beach responded to a report of a shooting on Sunday evening to find a man with a gunshot wound in his leg.

Officers observed that there was a large amount of ammunition and weapons in the home and got a search warrant.

Police then arrested Howard T. Rowe on drug trafficking charges and violating bail.

Latest Headlines

17 hours ago in Local

Head-on crash on Route 1 in Saco leaves motorcyclist dead

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Route 1 in Saco Friday morning.

17 hours ago in Local

Police renew search for Hancock County man reported missing in 2017

A search is planned in Hancock County in connection with a missing person case from 2017.

1 day ago in Local

Turner Man Arrested in Connection with Lewiston Shooting

According to Lewiston police, they responded to reports of a shooting Thursday afternoon at 235 Bartlett Street. No injuries were reported. 

2 days ago in Local

Collins Breaks with Republicans to Vote to Shut Down Iran War

She joined GOP Kentucky Senator Rand Paul to back the measure

2 days ago in Local

No Injuries, Schools Secure After Shots Fired in Lewiston

The Lewiston School Superintendent said that police had informed them of the shooting.