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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 4, 2018

Restaurant Chain Celebrates Labor Day by Delivering Hot Meals to Police Departments

A restaurant in Maine delivered hot meals to officers at the Bangor (ME) Police Department on Labor Day. The restaurant was one of hundreds of Olive Garden franchises across the country that took part in the effort to thank law enforcement for their service.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 7, 2018

Maine Police in Labor Dispute Shed Duty Uniforms in Favor of T-Shirts

Lewiston, ME, police union representatives say that officers are "ditching their uniforms to show 'dissatisfaction' over contract negotiations with the city." Officers debuted the dark green shirts last week saying that there will be no interruption in police services, but "they are hoping to make a strong statement," according to the report.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 31, 2018

Maine Police Apologize for "Arresting" Marilyn Manson

A "Gif video" of rock performer Marilyn Manson being placed in handcuffs by a Bangor (ME) police officer was posted to Instagram and instantly went viral, receiving more than 415,000 views. The trouble is, the whole thing was a prank

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 9, 2018

Maine Police Surprise 8-Year-Old Girl with Birthday Party

When none of an 8-year-old girl's friends were able to attend her birthday party, Augusta (ME) police officers stepped in and gave the girl a birthday party to remember.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 28, 2018

Slain Maine LEO was on Ground when Fatally Shot

Somerset County (ME) Sheriff’s Corporal Eugene Cole was on the ground when John Williams allegedly shot and killed him on April 25.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 30, 2018

Maine Manhunt Ends with Suspect in Slain Deputy's Cuffs

“We did use Cpl. Cole’s handcuffs. I think that was fitting,” Lancaster said at a 4 p.m. news conference in Norridgewock Saturday.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 27, 2018

Search Continues for Accused Maine Cop Killer

Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster says the man wanted in the murder of Corporal Cole may want to reach out to them.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 26, 2018

Video: More Than 175 Officers Searching for Cop Killing Suspect in Maine Woods

Sheriff Lancaster even had a message for Williams, directly addressing the man he says killed Corporal Eugene Cole. “I'm asking John Williams personally, if you are listening to my words today, I implore you to turn yourself in,” Sheriff Lancaster said.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 25, 2018

Maine Deputy Killed, Patrol Vehicle Stolen by Robbery Suspect

Somerset County Deputy Cpl. Eugene Cole was killed in the line of duty early Wednesday morning in Norridgewock, police said Wednesday morning.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 14, 2017

Video: Maine Officer Stuck by Suspect's Bloody Heroin Needle

A traffic stop for a speeding ticket escalated quickly in Wiscasset, Maine, this weekend, and ended with assault charges and an officer in the hospital when the officer was stuck with a used heroin needle.

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