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Man charged with firing gun in Portland’s Riverton neighborhood

Photo: Cumberland County Jail


Police in Portland have made an arrest related to a report of shots fired last month.

Police said 23-year-old Tony Semuhumuza of Westbrook was arrested on a warrant that was issued Friday.

He’s accused of firing a gun near the intersection of Forest Avenue and Riverton Drive the morning of June 26th. There were no injuries.

“Such complete disregard for our community’s safety is, to say the least, both reckless and irresponsible,” said Chief Frank Clark in a statement. “We’re fortunate that no one was injured. Kudos to the officers and detectives who responded to and investigated this incident. My hope is that this suspect will now be held accountable for his dangerous behavior.”

Semuhumuza posted $1,000 bail and is due in court in October.

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