News

Police charge man connected to parking garage shooting

Photo: clipart.com


Police have charged a man in connection with the shooting at the Portland Police Department garage earlier this month.

Abdikareem Hassan, of Portland, was arrested July 5th for driving under the influence in a stolen vehicle. The car in question matched the description of the dark sedan that opened fire on the Portland Police Department garage that same night.

While in custody, police say Hassan became uncooperative and assaulted an officer and FBI special agent in addition to damaging a police vehicle.

Hassan was then charged with refusal to submit to arrest, assault on a police officer, assault on a federal officer, and criminal mischief.

Additional evidence was provided on Sunday, linking Hassan to the non-fatal shooting, and he is now being charged with reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and illegal possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

Portland Police Chief Frank Clark thanked the public for their support following the shooting, saying “this type of attack on law enforcement is disheartening and personal, but the overwhelming number of positive letters, social media posts, statements denouncing violence against the department, and the calls we have received reaffirm our belief that we have the support of our community.”

Latest Headlines

4 hours ago in Local

Marijuana Grow Operation Reportedly Robbed at Gunpoint

Deputies say the suspects remained at the operation for hours.

4 hours ago in Local

Westbrook Police Looking for Help Finding Burglary Suspect

The burglary took place on July 8.

17 hours ago in Local

New state laws limiting cooperation with immigration agents go into effect in Maine

New state laws going into effect Wednesday will impact how schools, landlords, hospitals and police in Maine can interact with immigration agents.

17 hours ago in Local

Armed burglary suspect arrested in Belfast after shelter-in-place order

A burglary suspect was arrested in Belfast after a shelter-in-place order Tuesday morning.

2 days ago in Local

Man faces attempted murder charge after Lewiston shooting that left victim with serious injuries

A 20-year-old was taken into custody after a shooting that left one person injured in Lewiston.