News

Surveillance footage led investigators to suspect in 2012 Portland killing


Portland’s police chief is extending his thanks to investigators for solving a cold case dating back to 2012.

Police said Thursday that 31-year-old Zachary Phach and 27-year-old Khang Tran were indicted by a grand jury in the killing of Matthew Blanchard. The police department says the pair were responsible for the triple shooting that resulted in Blanchard’s death. It also left two of his relatives with non-life threatening injuries.

Police Chief Frank Clark said a nearby business’s surveillance video of an Asian man with a distinctive tattoo helped them narrow their search for one of the suspects.

Clark said a drop in crime during the pandemic allowed them to divert resources to investigate cold cases like this one.

Latest Headlines

14 hours ago in Local

Maine Lawmakers Pass Bill to Let Jails Turn Away Some ICE Detainees

Governor Mills has indicated she will sign the bill.

15 hours ago in Local

Two Arrested in Gardiner for Drug Dealing, Gun Charges

Officers say they saw what looked like illegal drugs at the residence.

18 hours ago in Local

New Hampshire Man Dead in I-95 Crash in Newport

Maine State Police say they were on their way to assist a stopped car in the travel lane of I-95.

18 hours ago in Local

Casco Bay Lines considers another fare hike for passengers

Riding the ferry in Casco Bay could get more expensive as the ferry line considers a 21 percent increase for passenger fares.

18 hours ago in Local

Sen. Collins’ office says remark about not seeking another term after November was an “off-hand comment”

Sen. Susan Collins is walking back her comment that she would only serve one more term if elected in November.