News

Police search Portland apartment as part of criminal investigation

Police search Portland apartment as part of criminal investigation

Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


Portland Police say roads were briefly closed near Grant St. while a search warrant was executed at an apartment building.

Interim Police Chief Heath Gorham says the search happened around noon on Friday. The department’s Special Reaction Team was used to execute the warrant, and the building was secured within a few minutes.

The warrant was connected with a criminal investigation.

Police said Friday no other details about the investigation were being released but said there’s no danger to the public.

Latest Headlines

9 hours ago in Local

Barn in Arundel Destroyed in Large Nighttime Fire

Firefighters from Arundel were on the scene for close to four hours

9 hours ago in Local

Portland Farmer’s Market Outdoor Season Starts Saturday

Market organizers are once again matching purchases made through SNAP and EBT.

11 hours ago in Local

12-year-old Skowhegan girl found safe after going missing for 3 days

A 12-year-old Skowhegan girl has been found safe after she was reported missing.

12 hours ago in Local

U.S. Marshals arrest Rhode Island man in Maine for child molestation

A Rhode Island man wanted on five counts of child molestation was arrested in Maine.

18 hours ago in Local

Authorities identify man accused of nearly hitting game warden with ATV in Dayton

A man who nearly hit a game warden with his ATV in Dayton has been identified.