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Portland police make arrest in connection with gunshots on Grant Street

Photo: Cumberland County Jail


Police have arrested a Portland man in connection with gunshots that were fired on Grant Street on Sunday night.

Portland police say 31-year-old Brandon Michael Lafler was arrested on State Street on Tuesday morning.

Lafler was charged with reckless conduct with a firearm.

There were no reports of any injuries from the shooting.

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